Last summer, Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists worldwide rose up to defend Silwan and other villages in East Jerusalem from Israeli bulldozers. Silwan is out of the headlines, but the battle rages on! Silwan is an example of creative resistance to Israeli efforts to destroy all Palestinian presence in the villages surrounding Jerusalem’s Old City. The community, [...]
TRIBUTE TO GUS NEWPORT Former Mayor of Berkeley, racial justice champion, former MECA Board Chair – --Including MC and Special Guest: DANNY GLOVER-- Monday, MARCH 28 -- In-Person & Virtual -- 6pm PT / 9pm ET Buy TICKETS! $25-100 sliding scale for in-person and virtual tickets! or Join the HOST COMMITTEE! Facebook event - please RSVP [...]
With author and chef REEM ASSIL, celebrate the warmth and welcoming spirit of Arab food and hospitality while supporting fabulous causes! Join celebrity chef and author REEM ASSIL at the release of her new book ARABIYYA: Recipes from the life of an Arab in Diaspora [A Cookbook] Music by DJ Emancipation and small bites provided by [...]
The Middle East Children’s Alliance’s (MECA’s) First Annual Ride for Palestine, on July 17, 2022, will be a day of fun, solidarity, and celebration to raise money for children in Palestine. The 11-mile scenic Ride for Palestine is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels. The post-Ride celebration will include delicious Palestinian food, [...]
Poetry Readings and Conversation with Maya Abu Al-Hayyat & Special Guest Deema Shehabi “You Can Be the Last Leaf: Selected Poems” by Maya Abu Al-Hayyat directs the Palestine Writing Workshop. She'll read poems & be in conversation with poet Deema Shehabi SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 11am PT / 2pm ET Register now! $10 donation, benefit for [...]
Join MECA & Joining Hands for our 19th annual Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! One Day Only! Stunning gifts directly from Palestinian craftspeople -- your purchase aids Palestinian children and their families. Browse the award-winning olive oil, olive wood products, embroidery, pottery, rugs, jewelry, cookbooks, children's toys, much more from Palestinian artisans, cooperatives, and farmers! Date: [...]
The Middle East Children’s Alliance presents Voices of Palestinian Resistance: Commemorating 75 Years of Nakba Featuring: Special Introduction by Dr. ANGELA DAVIS In person: RASHIDA TLAIB, Congresswoman from Michigan and Original video interviews with Palestinian refugees about their history and dreams Sunday, April 30, 2023 6 PM Sydney Goldstein Theater, San Francisco (near Civic Center [...]
Join us in San Francisco to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. Nakba Day commemorates the ongoing displacement and dispossession of Palestinians as a result of zionism and its collaborators. Generation after generation, Palestinians continue to resist Israeli military occupation, colonialism, exile, and ethnic cleansing. Wear your keffiyehs and bring your flags! We call on the Bay [...]
We're sad to announce that this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen logistical issues.
Date: Sunday July 16, 2023 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: MECA 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA Cost: $25-$50 The Ride for Palestine is an annual fundraiser to support the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA’s). The Ride for Palestine is an 11-mile scenic route with beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. Bring the entire family along for the [...]