Maisa’s Story
Maisa, who is 14 years old, came to Lebanon three years ago with seven family members after her house was bombed and destroyed in the Syrian war. Her father is now stuck in Syria. She hasn't seen him for three years.
Like thousands of Syrian refugees, she can’t attend school in Lebanon. She attends classes for refugees at MECA’s partner organization Al-Jalil Cultural Center.
VIDEO: These Palestinian teenagers are fighting for their freedom … using rap.
MECA is sponsoring a US tour for these young hip-hop artists and debka (Palestinian folkloric dance) dancers! See full tour schedule
Gaza Update: Medicine, Winter Aid, Psychological Support, Music and More
Palestinian children and families in Gaza are living every day with the aftermath of the 2014 seven-week Israeli assault on the entire population, which killed more than 500 children, injured thousands and left virtually every child in Gaza suffering from psychological distress. The attack and its lasting impact comes on top of a devastating blockade, now in its tenth year, previous attacks, and decades of occupation and dispossession. MECA continues to meet children’s basic needs and provides help through our psychosocial support program, “Let the Children Play & Heal.” (Th
For Refugees Culture is Resistance and Solidarity
One of the tiny cement rooms in Dheisheh refugee camp that the UN built for whole families like mine in the early years of the camp. Credit: Pablo Pitcher-DeProto
Survival is a daily struggle for refugees.
Two and a half years on, the Gaza war claims another child victim
Hani Swairki, 2, stands at the entrance to the trailer where his infant brother, Mohammad, died from cold exposure. (Photo: Swairki family)
Palestinian hip-hop group uses music as a weapon
MECA is sponsoring a tour for the girls hip-hop group interviewed in this piece. Come hear them in Oakland on March 19, 2017!
Through its verses, Palestine Street expresses the frustrations of living under Israeli occupation.
By Jaclynn Ashly, Al Jazeera
Silwan Sports Field
The families of Silwan in East Jerusalem have been living under constant siege for several years. Their land is being stolen under the guise of biblical archaeology. Israeli settlers have taken over Palestinian homes and [...]
Rantis Playground
MECA provided the funds for the construction of this playground which was designed and built by Riwaq: Centre for Architectural Conservation, which revitalizes the historic centers of Palestinian villages and help families move back in. [...]
Nisf Jbeil Playground
This playground is in a small village called Nisf Jbeil close to Nablus and is part of the village’s first kindergarten! The kindergarten will be run by a local fair trade women’s cooperative. In the afternoons and weekends, [...]