Projects

• Presented Peace Works 2011: Solidarity in Action featuring Alice Walker, Sharif Abdel-Kouddous, Dr. Dalit Baum, Noura Erakat, and over 400 participants
• Participated in Move Over AIPAC conference & Washington DC actions
• Contributed to U.S. Campaign annual meeting in Washington DC
• Funded a water purification unit for Rafah, Gaza, kindergarten
• Supported 2011 Rachel Corrie Ramadan Soccer Tournament in Rafah
• Provided olive trees to Palestine farmers Engaged three RCF interns, two work study students, and countless volunteers.
• Educated the public and media about the Corrie family trial in Israel
• Led campaign to convince National Building Museum to cancel public ceremony for Caterpillar Inc.
• Supported local BDS efforts: TESC Divest and the Olympia Food Co-op
• Awarded the Rachel Corrie Memorial Scholarship at The Evergreen State College
• Managed Iraqi Student Solidarity Committee scholarship
• Educated U.S. members of Congress in district meetings with Corries, flotilla participants, Israeli Dorothy Naor, and local constituents
• Launched Gaza Pen Pal Project with UNWRA school
• Corresponded with key Iranian officials to support release of U.S. hikers held in Iranian prison.
• Supported Washington State participants on the U.S. Boat to Gaza
• Co-sponsored Maia Mural Brigade Delegation to Gaza
• Provided numerous Corrie family speaking events and interviews from at home in Olympia, Washington, to Istanbul, the West Bank, Jerusalem, Washington DC, Des Moines, Iowa, and McMinnville, Oregon – to name a few!

Events

• Ziad Abbas: Children Under Occupation: Human Rights, International Solidarity and Water in Palestine
• Mohammed Omer: Voice of the Voiceless
• March 16th: Continuing Quest for Justice: Rachel Corrie Eight Years Later
• May 15th: Palestinian Nakba Day: Reading and Remembrance
• Remi Kanazi and Dr. Nada Elia: Challenging Racism through Art and Activism
• David Barsamian: Uprisings: From Kashmir to Egypt to Wall Street
• Co-sponsor: Mideast Solidarity Project 8th Annual Middle East Film Festival Co-sponsor: U.S. Policy in Palestine-
• Israel: Engaging Faith Communities in Pursuit of a Just Peace
• Provided post-screening panel for film Israel vs Israel by filmmaker Terje Carlsson