We are excited to share the news that Dr. Mona El-Farra, MECA's Director of Gaza Projects, will be in New Mexico in early December. She will be speaking on "Gaza - 10 Years Under the Israeli Siege, Humanitarian Crisis and Resilience." We are so grateful to Santa Feans for Justice in Palestine and UNM Muslim Student [...]
Join us this weekend for the 2017 Joining Hands and MECA Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! 2 days only! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9: 10am-5pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10: 11am-3pm At the Middle East Children's Alliance 1101 8th Street, Berkeley (near Gilman & San Pablo) 100% of every purchase aids Palestinian children & their families A magnificent array of items [...]
In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has recognized the Palestinian city of Jerusalem as the capital of the apartheid state of Israel. This not only illustrates the longstanding commitment of the United States in the continuation of Israeli colonialism, violence, and territorial expansion. It also furthers the necessary commitment of movements for social justice in [...]
Join San Antonio for Justice in Palestine in our 4th annual fundraiser for the children of Gaza. The evening will include a catered dinner as well as guest speakers, including a talk from San Antonio's own Dr. Luke Peterson. There will be Palestinian cultural activities and Palestinian fair trade craft items for sale. Child care will [...]
Stand with Ahed Tamimi & all Palestinian Political Prisoners Wednesday, January 31st Facebook event 4:30-6pm Rally at the Oakland Federal Building (1301 Clay St) 6:15-9pm Celebrate Ahed Tamimi's resistance on her birthday at Reem's pop up in West Oakland (1700 Center Street) On January 20th at women's marches across the U.S., Ahed's struggle was lifted as [...]
Tickets are on sale now for this event celebrating MECA's 30th Anniversary!
Come here Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch and Jody Sokolower from our Teach Palestine project at one of the following events! Tuesday, March 27th, 2018, 7 - 9 PM University of Massachusetts, Amherst “Resisting Occupation ~ Palestine, Honduras, Springfield, MA” ILC Third Floor COMM Hub Contact: Anna Mullany - amullany@umass.edu A panel with Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch, Asis Castellanos, STiCKii [...]
This event is sold out! Thanks for all your support. Of course there may be folks at the door selling tickets they cannot use. If you have a ticket, doors open 5pm on Monday June 4; if you didn't receive your ticket in the mail or online, come to Will Call to pick up your ticket. [...]
Doug Von Koss, Barry and Maya Spector, Larry Robinson, Kay Crista, Carol Fitzgerald and Carol Bower Foote, with musicians Christine Tulis, Suellen Primost and Sufi dancer Chelsea Rose Unitarian Church, 685 14th Street, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00) TICKETS: $15.00/Advance, $30.00 at the door www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3371248 A Poetic Conversation: For fifteen years Rumi’s Caravan has inspired audiences, weaving together poems by Rumi, Hafez, Machado, Rilke, [...]
Join us! Fundraising Dinner Celebration In honor of Middle East Children’s Alliance 30th Anniversary— This event benefits MECA’s work providing humanitarian aid to children in Palestine & Lebanon (including refugees from Syria) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 – 6pm-9pm BACHEESOS 246 Grand Avenue, Oakland Delicious Buffet! Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine Vegan and Gluten Free Cuisine Available [...]