tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70229546060310828032024-02-06T20:55:57.484-08:00Women's visit 2008Group blog for the Palestinian women's visit March 2008 - for our visitors and for their hosts - English and Arabic and writing and photos all welcome.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-53516306802073801532008-11-13T02:01:00.000-08:002008-11-13T02:02:45.090-08:00Great - this is from Rawan<a href="http://khadoori.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23335">http://khadoori.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23335</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-67176300529293714912008-04-16T07:47:00.000-07:002008-04-16T08:11:24.124-07:00Visiting Exeter 7th MarchAll these seven photos were taken in Exeter on the first full day of the Tour.<br />I was really pleased to meet the group, and felt privileged to take some of them into Devon schools, so that children could hear first hand how life is in the West Bank. It was great to be with them as many of them saw the sea for the first time.<br />Their personal stamina is striking - they had only arrived into the UK late the day before, had very little sleep, and then had an incredibly long day in Exeter. Which is only the first day of the tour. There's a nice contrast seeing some of them at the beach huts - such a British institution...<br /><br />So many fond memories and poignent images remain for me from your visit - and I am so glad I got the chance to meet you all!<br /><br />RichardrichThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947122757358649894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-9821415453017744952008-04-16T07:45:00.000-07:002008-04-16T07:46:49.436-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNNQfh3ykhDUKamDi0Ohk4ah10Yikh98qMCOQkONU24Dx025yyJN46-pvKvhs-vh0yrPz_pp0EvoduvqjiCnxP3Afqv25wfyJt8ho2xGDgoN7KWKDI1zk5rCBLqHOvAQxtvJoWZHIw8o/s1600-h/Still+smiling+after+long+day+in+Exeter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189854588333702530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNNQfh3ykhDUKamDi0Ohk4ah10Yikh98qMCOQkONU24Dx025yyJN46-pvKvhs-vh0yrPz_pp0EvoduvqjiCnxP3Afqv25wfyJt8ho2xGDgoN7KWKDI1zk5rCBLqHOvAQxtvJoWZHIw8o/s320/Still+smiling+after+long+day+in+Exeter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>richThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01947122757358649894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-82695996323060949452008-04-16T07:44:00.000-07:002008-04-16T07:45:36.560-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQnIEJmCgd7k-xHW-2S_xXup3E4lAqHktjxlmqzKLZkunP5u83v34Q6Wm1xHzKGWuadVI-sjwp-ADSpE8_b6VLvGBWASRvZiHiJNV3I32zxOXKgELU9d43HSvo33IVQKC-1yjBuMQn4Vw/s1600-h/The+first+time+we+saw+the+sea.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189854304865860978" style="FLOAT: left; 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the first was age 15-16<br />They were not informed about our visit, they were just listening .<br />The second group was children age 11-13, they were informed by their teacher about our visit, the aim and a little about our life in Palestine .<br />I felt that They were very interested in our speech, they asked many questions about the politics , the land , the transportation , the wall ,the heath care . their teacher presented pictures to support the discussion .<br /><br />Then we visited the Exeter University , we met the other groups , we had tea , some photos , there was no activity to our group there .<br />I remembered myself when I was in University .<br /><br />I went to the mosque , it was Friday ,it was a good chance to pray in a mosque, I felt more secure , and self confident ,praying for God to succeed in our mission during this trip , seeking from God to give us the strength to achieve all the objectives we came for , protect my Family and my baby , and to have a safe return to my home .<br /><br />At 4.00 we went to the sea Dawlish , Even the weather was very cold , but we were warmed watching amazing views of the nature that God created , praising the Lord who gave us the chance to stand next the sea , which we are prevented to reach , even it is very close to us ,<br /><br />The last activity was a meeting in the Phoenix Art Center , we met all the group , had a nice discussion with people there .<br />I talked about my own experience (my suffer in the Amino fluid test). <br /><br /><strong>Saturday the 8th of March</strong><br />Nandita , Lynda<br />we had lunch in the green nature of Hide Park.<br /><br />We met the Palestinian General Ambassador Prof Hassassian at the Palestinian trade fair at the Arab British chamber of commerce , we had a nice talk , then a tour in the exhibition of the Palestinian products , that we are proud of.<br /><br />4pm, a person can’t imagine the strong feeling of self confidence and high esteem and freedom to express our thoughts and feelings in the Trafalgar square, participating in the speech at the international Women’s day and participating in a demonstration to Gaza.<br />We have the great honor to have this chance to talk freely in front of thousands of participants in this event, and millions watching TV. It was realy as a dream , if we were to practice such activity in Palestine , there could be a disater , curfew and we would have been imprisoned .<br /><br />6pm , we had a meeting and a meal in Tower Hamlet , Manal , Wasfeya and Rawyia had spoken that night . we had a nice meal full of pepper……. .<br /><br /><strong>Sunday 9th</strong><br /> Clare , Shuma<br />A day of refreshment and relaxation in London Eye and river times , watching amazing views from the sky .<br />Then we had a meeting in Somers Town , we had a meal and all the members of the group talked about themselves and the aim of the visit , answering people’s questions . Two films were showed by Dr Nandita about Ama`ary camp and a village in Ramallah .<br />We returned back to Haringey .<br /><br /><strong>Monday 10th<br /></strong> Clare ,Philip <br /> We visited the Collegeof north east London , we attended an English lesson for students who learn English as a second language , we exchanged talk about our life , we discovered that there are people who share us the same problem ( people feom Areteria , Kurdish lady )<br />We visited the nursery , I was very interestd there , I liked the way they work , I liked to take ideas to implement in our orphanage .<br />I asked for some photos , the answer was to have a permissiom from the parents of the children , it is the child protection law ,,, I really felt astonished and jealous in the same time comparing the life of our children with children in British , our children are completely abused , deprived from all their rights . I hope one day we can return back out rights to live in dignity .<br />We also visited a women’s community center , I shared the women their in a dancing lesson , to feel refreshed and to be empowered to the other activity , we had a meal their with the women .<br />The last activity was visiting Highgate wood school in Haringey ,<br />We were told that we have only 10 minutes to talk , but to the surprise the talk lasted for 1.10 one hour and ten minutes , one of the students descibed a her own daily life , in comparison with a palestinian student daily life , they themselves understood our suffering , the students wanted us to stay more and hear more , in that meeting we were invaded by tens of questions about the situaion in Palestine , I guess it is prove of achieving our aim of the visit . we were welcomed by the principle of the school , offering future cooperation . <br />We had Dinner with the twinning group in a Turkish restaurant , we had a nice talk and a nice meal .<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday 11th</strong><br /><br />Birmingham Nilly , Dr Kamel , Caroline and Cristine<br />When we first arrived we went directly to a Radio interview,we were not informed about the kind of questions we were going to be asked , the questions were more about the government , the negotiations , the president .<br />But it went good .<br />Birmingham event Council House we met the Mayor , it lasted for 45 minutes full of warm reception and welcoming ,we introduced our selves , talked about our aim of the visit , we were encouraged overcome our problems , to continue our work in the twinning projects , he was supportive to us .<br />After that there was a Public meeting , well organized by a member of the council , full of questions and answers about the Palestinian life under occupation .<br /> <br /><strong>Wednesday 12th</strong><br /><br />Lunch with Palestinian family , discussing the aim of the trip , the importance of the unity of the Palestinian people in Britain , illustrating on the group work to achieve aims to benefit us as palestinians ,and to increase the people`s solidarity with us .<br /><br />The last activity was a Meeting in walsall , a group of Muslims from Bakistan it was the largest number of people , more than 60 .it run well questions and answers about our daily life .<br /><br /><strong>Thursday 13th</strong> <br />Ormiskirk<br />Cynthia dereli / Charles lomas / Sylvia cottle / Clare Gillard<br /> We met the Council leader chairman of west lankshire , there was a warm welcome and a nice discussion , he was supportive to us . <br />Followed by a Meeting with the Mayor of Southport , he was kind , welcomed us , but he refused to listen to us in a( polite way ) telling us that he knows everything going on in palestine . <br /><br />We moved to a Radio interview , Dune FM , it was better than the previous one , we talked about our own experiences and about stories of suffering in the educational and medical side .<br />Having dinner with Charles , Justice for Palestine movement .<br /><br /><br /><strong>Friday 14th</strong><br /> We started our day with a nice cup of coffee in a bookshop , we met a lady who interviewed us , she is an advertizer in local daily newspaper .<br />Followed by Meeting with a staff in Edge Hill university , thanks for them who gave us the opportunity to talk to them in their rest time , it was a good meeting ( the talk was like the previous meetings ) it was successful .<br />Again, to the green nature , 3 hours of refreshment , watching nice creatures white as snow , gave me a peacful feeling , a sense of security and relaxation in Martin mere<br />We had Dinner with justice for palestine group .<br />The last activity was a Public meeting reception in a church hall in ormiskirk . we met more than 25 person .<br />The meeting was well organized by Charles , we were divided into three groups , each persos talks to a group, then we exchange the groups , all the people heard all of us .<br /><br /><br /><strong>Saturday 15th</strong><br />Nandita<br /> Meeting other groups in Manchester ,each group talked about its journey , mentioning all what happened with us .followed by evaluation , lunch ,and then back to haringey meeting others<br /><strong><br />Sunday 16th</strong><br />Haringey Erica , Clare<br />Shopping ,followed by praying in the mosque ,and finally dinner at Erica`s house , preparing the luggages for leaving .<br /><br /><strong>Monday 17th</strong><br /><br />Unfortunetly it was the last day , the hardest day saying goodbye for london , for generous people , saying goodbye for freedom ,having lunch with a representative of the palestinian ambassador , going to Heathrow , and back to Jordan .</span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><em><span style="color:#000000;">I wish you can put this in the blog , I don’t know how to use it</span></em></span> </strong></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-51475580322538505942008-04-01T11:23:00.000-07:002008-04-01T11:31:01.971-07:00Music in Camden<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyqO6mYUyXNHP4LrQ-4jEE7EAVLA1lDxPBCKlddJDw4NP-WguzFuGu6npKboUlQDS2D0hioANbTFcPj7XK-kiZKLziFPSklbbfksUVgGPCPgEnuR_xzZ1_VOqTla0Gl4VhtCyZdZ4UPhXb/s1600-h/_MG_8563.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184344928915009714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyqO6mYUyXNHP4LrQ-4jEE7EAVLA1lDxPBCKlddJDw4NP-WguzFuGu6npKboUlQDS2D0hioANbTFcPj7XK-kiZKLziFPSklbbfksUVgGPCPgEnuR_xzZ1_VOqTla0Gl4VhtCyZdZ4UPhXb/s320/_MG_8563.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeJ4wM3w7-JoLk962XXQ2cYy2zxmPoTEFnoOfu9KzgjS2UkJeqA4o8RrHqvLVBTLBkAB5T4JeXLfx3QsCjnmVbbxNCV6tLAquhzVpzyu8n50Lw152-CfsCOD_KtKjpEe7s-eyZjSC83QZ/s1600-h/_MG_8551.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184344452173639826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeJ4wM3w7-JoLk962XXQ2cYy2zxmPoTEFnoOfu9KzgjS2UkJeqA4o8RrHqvLVBTLBkAB5T4JeXLfx3QsCjnmVbbxNCV6tLAquhzVpzyu8n50Lw152-CfsCOD_KtKjpEe7s-eyZjSC83QZ/s320/_MG_8551.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-16617479839011039682008-03-31T06:35:00.000-07:002008-03-31T06:36:15.985-07:00Photos! Who has photos?<strong>Lots of us had problems with our cameras, and relied on others - who had problems with their cameras... Please if you have any good photos of the tour, forward them to us or put them on this blog!</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-46153478775756087122008-03-31T06:31:00.000-07:002008-03-31T06:33:11.355-07:00From Carmel (Camden-Abu Dis)I thought it was really impressive to see a whole panel of women talking so knowledgeably and passionately as they did at the event I attended (W's Day at Ossulston st). They also seemed to be invigorated by it all.<br /> <br />I think there were a few new faces who I hope will be inspired by the quality of the speakers to get more involved with CADFA and help organise another such tour!<br /> <br />CarmelUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-46365807202462699582008-03-18T15:52:00.000-07:002008-03-18T15:53:09.377-07:00From Cynthia (West Lancs - Al Walaja)I'm so glad we were able to meet at last even though it was a brief meeting! The two days with our visitors was rather tiring for me too even though they were doing most of the hard work. Thankyou so much for organising this event. It was a huge task and it all worked so smoothly.<br /><br /> <br /><br />I think I have learned a lot in the process and am doing a lot of hard thinking about what we can do in the future as a group.<br /><br /> <br /><br />I'm afraid I wasn't able to get any photos though Rana was very busy with her camera and the press came along to several events and took photos. So if we get any of those I hope we can send them on and I'd really love to see photos from others.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Please do email when you have news of their safe return and also in due course about Rana's baby.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-49760160885501097402008-03-18T15:33:00.000-07:002008-03-18T15:50:30.097-07:00From Miriam (Tower Hamlets-Jenin)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-h0cDCV39kI6UaMoKYI0HGQFubv6D6Z7rKgz3ENY7ysVowFttTZhCcFlIDvY9GE_okGy3gx4nnAxMtIyXySUzrvtyTNVm5GI7FbvIagFivDs-gUCxLv6eTH2lawBBcxZcByCtTJg2mNCe/s1600-h/P1010143.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-h0cDCV39kI6UaMoKYI0HGQFubv6D6Z7rKgz3ENY7ysVowFttTZhCcFlIDvY9GE_okGy3gx4nnAxMtIyXySUzrvtyTNVm5GI7FbvIagFivDs-gUCxLv6eTH2lawBBcxZcByCtTJg2mNCe/s200/P1010143.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179217491415530402" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqS-UBANa6-0ON2FJrIx76fxz17v8vwU35Xq4yTqsEtY-JOWhoTe_0vy9KwIhllT1R1BtDB6FpdLxiLnQvKBgjujTobI8g1c-W2dfK717IbQ9wBIciyI5kxeTdwB9-xjupCGU9KLgqdRH/s1600-h/P1010145.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqS-UBANa6-0ON2FJrIx76fxz17v8vwU35Xq4yTqsEtY-JOWhoTe_0vy9KwIhllT1R1BtDB6FpdLxiLnQvKBgjujTobI8g1c-W2dfK717IbQ9wBIciyI5kxeTdwB9-xjupCGU9KLgqdRH/s200/P1010145.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179217203652721554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw69MO5OffB-J31Tef2F41qjLQMWG3wyWAw0qov8Ca6s2m0-CG6dm_WuJQM8QLQs47vOj8yDyh_BAEvALVSQ8FaeJN1WdpVm0VfPuZ2b44Ci7k4ZGABQ5afXv2T2twzi42eqWyl5dHTHsG/s1600-h/P1010121.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw69MO5OffB-J31Tef2F41qjLQMWG3wyWAw0qov8Ca6s2m0-CG6dm_WuJQM8QLQs47vOj8yDyh_BAEvALVSQ8FaeJN1WdpVm0VfPuZ2b44Ci7k4ZGABQ5afXv2T2twzi42eqWyl5dHTHsG/s200/P1010121.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179216834285534082" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPi5yGgv_ME5-aL1b6waiXF2sIXfD9HxnC6bYiCr-IFSwKDOPi2E9QT1ubBGyAgBwBLrmSHMpx1aw-FxJd8CEXyivrmaGqUNJjwQOpfgkp6_voRJMpAWIGhw-_O76-KYtlZQ_qsPxP_b5i/s1600-h/P1010108.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPi5yGgv_ME5-aL1b6waiXF2sIXfD9HxnC6bYiCr-IFSwKDOPi2E9QT1ubBGyAgBwBLrmSHMpx1aw-FxJd8CEXyivrmaGqUNJjwQOpfgkp6_voRJMpAWIGhw-_O76-KYtlZQ_qsPxP_b5i/s200/P1010108.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179216563702594418" /></a><br /> Well done, it was a great experience and as u say the women met so many people and allowed us to reach out to new people and fresh contacts for future activities.<br /><br />Attached are 1 photo of arrival heathrow, 2 of event of March 8th when over 80 people heard the women speak at the brady arts centre E1, and two of the event in St. Barnabas church Bow E3 where they spoke to (and read qu'ran) the congregation of Father Brian.<br /><br />Will send on photos of Sharifa at the STW demo soon. <br /><br />U probably need a good rest!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-69675426959970291232008-03-16T18:12:00.000-07:002008-03-16T18:13:46.663-07:00From Mike (Watford-Salfeet)Thank you for organising the Palestinian Womens International Womens Day trip--it must have taken huge amounts of time. Both our visits yesterday went very well. <br /> <br />Keith and I met Shatha and the other 2 students with Hayet for lunch, which was pleasant and very interesting. The contact with Shatha in particular will be very useful for Keith during his forthcoming visit to Salfeet.<br /> <br />The evening meeting was also very good. We had around 55 people--much the biggest attendance we've ever had, including a higher proportion of women than usual. We served a meal to most of them, and Rawya's talk was well received with many questions. She also visited a local secondary school during the afternoon, partly to see the school and partly for a question and answer session with some sixth formers. That also went really well. Rawya was ideal for us with her good command of English, and I think real friendships may result from her visit.<br /> <br />So from our point of view, well done and thank you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-59555052754980915162008-03-16T18:08:00.000-07:002008-03-16T18:09:28.565-07:00Sharifa's speech at the demo on 15th MarchLook at (www. leninology.blogspot.com)<br /> and then go down to the video under Sunday 16th March<br />and about 2 minutes inUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-29380716541316000402008-03-16T13:52:00.000-07:002008-03-16T14:12:18.463-07:00We loved the sea at Dawlish...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-WCj6qOxjmmq1oB80w7ijToD7jwC-3ib0Sk3BTgU_AQrL3Om1UPSec_mJuMYnYZv9XXryT4_I_6QBNEszkzjFyLk2fAT5WqyIZhPbwOoZulcGj8f8beK-FqWgLrJxdUiPRqg-T4yXYuw/s1600-h/Nandita+n+co+on+jetty.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-WCj6qOxjmmq1oB80w7ijToD7jwC-3ib0Sk3BTgU_AQrL3Om1UPSec_mJuMYnYZv9XXryT4_I_6QBNEszkzjFyLk2fAT5WqyIZhPbwOoZulcGj8f8beK-FqWgLrJxdUiPRqg-T4yXYuw/s200/Nandita+n+co+on+jetty.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178446836843674386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNP5n75iyJEXoWU7xW_JH1QpYt_fiXaXLNXJSAXJQWDvJ4lUzxhn5AvUzTsDXjnkFcxI1VGUoJKjtOflRIr-ZWPu8udvlQwZiJ5mbSX2hqk07R3kB7W_a3T-sF1pBOYIsEP5_k13OmVke/s1600-h/4+women+at+Dawlish+seafront.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNP5n75iyJEXoWU7xW_JH1QpYt_fiXaXLNXJSAXJQWDvJ4lUzxhn5AvUzTsDXjnkFcxI1VGUoJKjtOflRIr-ZWPu8udvlQwZiJ5mbSX2hqk07R3kB7W_a3T-sF1pBOYIsEP5_k13OmVke/s200/4+women+at+Dawlish+seafront.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178445840411261698" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-67623673242180055522008-03-16T06:34:00.001-07:002008-03-16T06:34:23.708-07:00From SharifaI really think the jmost important thing is that we had the understanding from people, they listened to us, they thought about us – I am so pleased about that: it will make a lot of people think about our problems. The most important thing is the schools and the universities, they are the new generation this means the new generation will think in a new vision of our stories and our plans….. maybe one of them (like little Liam) will have a decision in the future to make our state come up…<br /><br />In some of the meetings I was disappointed because there was no reaction from people but then I learned that English people think a lot before they react and I think it’s good.<br /><br />It’s good that there are a lot of us from different places and with different fields, health, education etc, these different things make our journey more useful.<br /><br />I discovered how much work it was to bring us here and really thank you.<br /><br />But even then 10 days is a ver short time to get to see the whole of England! We are just starting to get to know England/<br /><br />EXETER <br /><br />Exeter seemed a very quiet place and also so clean and shining everywhere. Her people who are living there seem so kind and generous and sensitive specially Lizi. I appreciate her putting her dog outside for me! I am really grateful for that. <br /><br />I noticed an important thing, that school classes contain only 15 to 17 students whereas ours can go up to 50. Also in the university they are organised, they have a union for students. We have that but it is not so completely organised. You have in your education all your rights and duties, you really learn them good but in our education we don’t have that. I mean your students know exactly what they need to do, they can go university to have elections to have parties to have some fun as well as study, in our universities they just go to study.<br /><br />Some of you are really interested in politics.<br /><br />When we went to the London Eye and the River Thames I felt that you wanted us to enjoy ourselves and I really appreciated that. I remember going up the hill and seeing the rainbow – that was a very strong memory.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-37535437892243660322008-03-16T06:28:00.001-07:002008-03-16T06:28:39.118-07:00From ShathaWe profited a good deal from the journey, our personal experience was great, the other thing was this journey made some things true that I had only dreamed of<br /><br />Always I wanted international support for the Palestinians and on this trip I talked about Palestinian life and so that people could know about our life and how we live under apartheid worse than South African apartheid. We helped the students here to strengthen their understanding of the issue. Our experience here gave us a feeling of responsibility to go ahead with the twinning work and we really understood how useful it is to us.<br /><br />I really loved the sea at Dawlish and I loved SOAS because there was a really strong relationship between us and the people there, and I felt that there was a genuine link. Because there were people with us and also people against us, it was honest.<br /><br />Sometimes I didn’t believe that people would listen to me, but their reaction was positive. I feel that we did something serious and useful.<br /><br />I want to talk about the people we stayed with, all of them are great.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-27682099095616434432008-03-16T06:26:00.001-07:002008-03-16T06:26:50.003-07:00From RawanThis was a new experience and the first experience for me, there were so many new things in it, specially leaving Palestine. The communication with people was very helpful in improving my English language, the new links that we made with people are going to be useful in the future because we will be able to exchange experiences and we will be able to talk together about activities in Palestine and things they will do here. I have got to know people and new friends who are really lovely.<br /><br />The places we went to, each had a different character. But the one I liked best was Exeter and specially Dawlish where we went to the sea. I want to talk about the fish and chips - really tasty - but also the atmosphere was new to us.<br /><br />We got to know someone called Pablo and he is very interested in our place and can speak Arabic He came to two of our meetings and said he was very interested in what we had to say. <br /><br />I also liked the meeting at SOAS: the atmosphere was very good Lots of students, the room was very crowded They showed a video about children in schools in Palestine. After we finished the meeting, students asked many questions - more than in the other meetings. There were Zionist students among them among them asking about Gilad Shalit. They said that Palestinian prisoners can have their families visit them but no one knows about Gilad Shalit for a year and a half. In fact he is the only Israeli prisoner held by Palestinians, and the families of Palestinian prisoners very often can’t see their children, and if their families can see them, they are held up for ages at gates and checkpoints first. Also this is an unequal comparison between one Israeli and all the Palestinian prisoner (about eleven thousand) and it isn’t fair.<br /><br />Another thing about the SOAS meeting it was very special because there was Palestinian food and Palestinian dancing, which is dabke, and we got to know Palestinian students studying in the university and we danced together.<br /><br />The meetings in general are fruitful because there were things we said about our lives and situation that they didn’t know We felt proud because we could do something for Palestine. At the same time there was a good reaction from the other side.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7022954606031082803.post-82814616919920241232008-03-16T06:21:00.000-07:002008-03-16T06:23:02.762-07:00From ImtethalI want to talk about the places we’ve been to - I really liked the places we’ve visited. The journey was very useful to us. Everywhere we’ve been, we’ve learned something new. Also I’ve learned a little more English (a little!) The meetings we went to were very fruitful and useful.<br /><br />OXFORD<br /><br />Oxford is a beautiful town. Our first meeting in Oxford was very hard, we were scared, but the people who were there, the students, encouraged us. We really liked Nandita and Najla. The place we had supper in was very beautiful and traditional, it looked like a church. The place we stayed in was also beautiful. It was the nicest town out of the ones we’ve visited. I really liked the museum we visited (the Ashmolean). I would have liked to have stayed for a long time.<br /><br />I really liked the people we met in England, they were really kind. There was always a link between us.<br /><br />There are twinning links between my university An Najah and Manchester. I am ver ykeen on the idea of twinning between universities, it will be very useful to the universities in PalestineUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0