Beit Atfal Assomoud (National Association for Medical Social Care & Vocational Training) institution focuses on preserving the Palestinian identity by transmitting them to the new generation : www.socialcare.org
World organisation of the Scout movement :
www.scout.org
The benefits from the CD will go towards the ‘Music for Study’ project which comprises scholarships for 2 young Palestinians from Burj al Shemali camp,
and the professional and artistic development of the bagpipe band GUIRAB.
The cost is 12€ + 3€ of sending to Italy, 4€ to Europe. For more than 10 CDs and sending outside of Europe, please contact us : ulaia.artesud@libero.it
In order to receive, please contact ulaia.artesud@libero.it writing:
Number of copies
Name and surname
Address to send CDs
P.I. or fiscal code to issue the invoice
Please, choose the payment that you prefere :
- Paypal : www.paypal.com The address email of ULAIA paypal account is ulaia.artesud@libero.it
- Bank transfer : our account “ULAIA ArteSud” onlus, Banca Etica of Roma
cod. IBAN IT61 E050 1803 2000 0000 0116376 BIC CCRTIT2T84A
- If you prefere paying by check, please send us a message at guirab@gmail.com
Thank you for the help you can provide them this way !
THROUGH TIME AND SPACE, ONE AND ONLY PASSION : THE BAG PIPE
According to some sources, Crusaders returning from the wars in Palestine first introduced the bagpipe into Europe.With time, the Arab sheperds of Palestine have lost its usage.It wasn't until th 20th century that the bagpipe was reintroduced into Palestine, which was under the british mandate.This lost musical art was relearned during the period of Sir John Glubb's reorganization and command of Jordan's colorful Bedouin Corps.
The instrument was transmitted from generation to generation, and reintroduced into Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon in the 70's
The National Institution of Social Care And Vocational Training commonly known as Beit Atfal Assoumoud was established in 1976 to provide a home for orphaned children from Tel al-Za'atar.The institution has concentrated on community development to help all children in the Lenanon camps through youth activities such as sport, cultural activities and summer camps.
The musical group Guirab was formed in 1989 as one of the activities of the scouts of Bourj al-Chamali, one of the most deprived camp in lebanon.
Guirab, which means Bagpipes in Arabic, is a mixed group of twenty musicians.The group tries to promote the art of the bagpipe amongst the Palestinians in Lebanon.
Bourj al-Chamali camp is located 3 km east of Sour in south Lebanon and has around 19000 registered Palestinian refugees.The camp was set up after the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict to provide tented shelter for Palestinian refugees mainly from Hawla and Tiberias in northern Palestine.
Approximately 80% of the camp's inhabitants work in the agriculture domain.This is a seasonal occupation that offers low daily wages.Therefore poverty is widespread among the majority of the camp's population.
The infrastructure of the camp is in a very poor condition.The drinking water and sewage systems have yet to be treated by the UNRWA.Since the government has imposed restrictions on the availability of construction materials in the camp, the living conditions and economic situation have deteriorated, and unemployment amongst construction workers is on the rise.
THE BEIT ATFAL ASSOUMOUD CENTER AT BOURJ AL-CHAMALI CAMP
The Beit Atfal Assoumoud center began functioning in 1986 in a small building at Bourj al-Chamali camp.As the work expanded and the number of families and children increased, a larger locale was needed.The center has expanded, and now consists of two floors.
The lower level includes the kindergarten, the management office, and the dental clinic.The upper level hosts the medical dispensary, the entertainment room, the Palestinian heritage museum, a room for various activities, and a computer room.
The center plays now an essential role in the life of the camp and fulfills a crucial social function.
THE OBJECTIVES OF BEIT ATFAL ASSOUMOUD CENTER ARE :
- Providing monthly financial support, through a special sponsorship program for families who lost their primary income provider and to help the mothers and guardians with the responsibility of raising their children.
- Providing cultural, recreational, educational and health services for those children and their families, through our centers in the camps.
- Contributing to the developing of the economic and professional capacities and potentials of the families, through special programs directed at the women and youth.
- Focusing on preserving the Palestinian identity of our people, by reviving our culture and heritage and transmitting them to the new generation
Help National Institution of Social Care and Vocational :
www.socialcare.org
Sponsoring a child, through the payment of a monthly sum of (35$ US) paid quarterly, or every 6 months or on yearly basis.Click here to sponsor a child
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem, & some songs, on myspace... Poem 187 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): A SOUTH SHIELDS WALKABOUT - AUTUMN 2001
Out of the museum-and-gallery (Wiser on Cookson and the local way), Down Ocean Road with, to the right of me, Its eateries and, left, neat places to stay; Before, on either side, Marine Parks - The southern-one a most beautiful place, Teeming with moorhens, swans, grebes and mallards In a small lake at a scenic-hill’s base.
Then (holding chips from the parade’s cafe And, thus, a flock of gulls squawking above) Onto the South Pier I made my way: Seeing seaweed over rocks - like a glove - And high-and-dry sands held from transgression By growth of grass and the weaving of wood, Plus, in the dim light of a sleepy sun, Fishing boats returning to Tynemouth’s hood.
Hello, Thank you for supporting the new documentary film by Aki Nawaz.
Aki is still currently in Bosnia filming, it's going to be hard to watch and hear some of the interviews he has recorded, but looking forward very much to begin viewing the footage and assembling our first cut. Among many other days and nights of filming, Aki has recorded footage with Imam Mustapha, General merdan, General wahid, Sharief putovic- head of the 7th muslim brigade, Ayman awad- mujahadeen from syria, an Islamic choir, human rights activist Natasha Kandic, women activists, and many many eye witness accounts.
While Croatia and Sebia are moving forward, Bosnia continues to be unstable.
Bosnia - A Painful Peace is due for completion early 2010.
AKI NAWAZ (FUN_DA_MENTAL) TO ATTEND LONDON ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR THIS SATURDAY
TO GAZA WITH LOVE (The Film) will be shown at The Anarchist Bookfair festival this Saturday 24th Oct at 5.30pm with a Q and A with ugly Aki Nawaz, all welcome including the intelligence agencies. Its free
The details are Queen Mary & Westfield College, Mile End Road, London, E1 4N
The film shows how a group of people from all walks of life broke the siege of Gaza by Israel and made history against all the odds by getting into Gaza via the sea. Inspiring to all those that fight injustice It's a big event check http://www.anarchistbookfair.org/
This Friday our documentary film To Gaza With Love is being screened at the excellent Portobello Film Festival, as part of a whole night of Palestinian Films,
The evening starts at 6pm, and is totally FREE!
The event is held at the very trendy Westbourne Studios
Address 242 Acklam Road. London. W10 5YG.
The easiest way to get to the Studios is from Westbourne Park Station on the Hammersmith and City line. Buses 23, 28, 31 and 328 stop either outside or very near the station. Buses 18, 36 and 7 are fairly close.
From the station turn right and then right again past the pub. You will need to walk through the Tavistock Crescent paved area for about two minutes. In front of you will be The Mother Black Cap pub. To the right of the pub you will see a pedestrian and cycle bridge. Cross the bridge. turn right and Westbourne Studios will be in front of you.
Hope you can all make it, it is going to be a very fantastic and inspiring night.
Thank you very much for your friendship! Have you ever heard of Armenian legendary DUDUK (a reed instrument made from aged apricot wood), and how it mixed with a modern Big Band technique! If not you're in for a big SURPRISE ! ! ! Listen and enjoy the incredible WORLD-JAZZ Mix on our page. Armen Martirosian artistic director Armenian Jazz Band
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