10 Inspiring Photos of Resilience in 2018

Dec 18, 2018
You might sometimes wonder how children grow up with so much violence and deprivation in their lives. But again and again, we're amazed at the resilience of children and the...
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Chilean Musicians Visit Palestine

Sep 06, 2018
In April, Duamuxa, a duo of Chilean musicians living in the U.S., went to Palestine to perform, collaborate with Palestinian musicians, and conduct musical workshops with children in refugee camps....
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Shoruq Tour: Palestinian Refugee Youth Visit the U.S.

May 20, 2017
The show celebrated Palestinian culture and told the history of Palestinian refugees and daily life under occupation. CREDIT: Brooke Anderson In March 2017, MECA brought eighteen young dancers and hip-hop...
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For Refugees Culture is Resistance and Solidarity

Feb 08, 2017
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-DeProtoby Zeiad...
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Palestinian hip-hop group uses music as a weapon

Jan 19, 2017
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...
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MECA partner receives award for their work with Palestinian refugee girls

Dec 10, 2015
MECA is thrilled to congratulate our partner, Shoruq Organization, on this new award recognizing their vital work with Palestinian refugee girls and young women. MECA is thrilled to congratulate our...
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