We wish our Muslim friends in the U.S. and around the world a joyful Ramadan. Welcomed this week to a local iftar (the evening meal to break fast), we were reminded of the shared values of family, community, and giving that connect us all, and that are celebrated through this rich holiday month.
Intern for RCF!
by Maya Harris
Last November, I contacted RCF in my search for an internship for my Student Originated Studies program at The Evergreen State College (TESC). I was interested in learning how a non-profit functions and benefits its community, and of all of the organizations I researched, I was most drawn to the Rachel Corrie Foundation by the passion and care of its staff. With that, I became the Community Development and Educational Outreach Intern for RCF’s upcoming Peace Works conference: Solidarity in Action.
Sumud – Corrie Trial Update
by Cindy Corrie
“A lawsuit is not an event for the sprinter.” Mickey Rathbun
On July 10, my family returns to Haifa District Court for a closing session in the civil trial in my daughter Rachel’s case. Pinhas Zuaretz, Brigade Commander in charge of Southern Gaza in 2003, has now “committed” to attending. Zuaretz was expected at April and May sessions but failed to appear. Witnesses in an Israeli civil trial testify at the invitation of the court and are not subpoenaed. Due to trial delays, our family will make our fourth trial-related trip to Israel in sixteen months. As the judge points out, Israeli law makes no special provision for plaintiffs from outside the country. Our family has grown to appreciate the Arab concept of sumud – steadfastness.
BDS in Action: Peace Works ’11
by Zora Djenohan
With the bittersweet passing of the 2011 Peace Works conference, Solidarity in Action, we continue to celebrate the growth and success of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement. Born July 9, 2005 out of Palestinian civil society’s call for worldwide solidarity, BDS has since wedged its way into mainstream success as people from all sects of society stand up for human rights. This year’s conference welcomed organizers from across the nation to share their stories of struggle and success, and inspire attendees to join the movement by providing social, economic and political methods of action.
Purification Unit for Rafah Kindergarten
by Rochelle Gause
We extend our deepest gratitude to all those who contributed to RCF’s fundraising campaign to cover the cost of installing a water purification and desalination unit in a kindergarten at the Rafah Children’s Kindergarten. Because of this effort, 145 children will benefit from having regular access to clean water.
The Kindergarten, located on Salah Edin Street in Rafah, is run by the Early Childhood Education Association. The unit will be built, tested, customized, and installed with local labor in the next three months and will consist of 80% local materials.
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