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March 28, 2012

Second guest author Susan Abulhawa hosts writing workshop!

Susan\\\'s visit yesterday was a breath of fresh air for the aspiring writers that attended our second guest author workshop. The importance of creativity and expression is…

March 19, 2012

The University of Westminster in London hold their first Virtual Majlis!

Fakhoora Gaza-based students, met for the first time this week with The University of Westminster and Imperial College London students, in a very successful Virtual Majlis. The VM took place just…

March 14, 2012

Author Susan Abulhawa, to host the second special Virtual Majlis writing workshop

We are thrilled to announce that the author of international bestseller 'Mornings in Jenin' will be visiting us on Tuesday March 27th. Following the success of Selma…

March 13, 2012

Virtual Majlis continues as scheduled despite the 4-day war

Despite the violence in Gaza, the students endeavoured to meet today and share their experiences in the majlis. The Al Fakhoora students have braved the danger of air…

March 12, 2012

Worst attacks on Gaza since Operation Cast Lead

The attacks of the last four days have bought death and destruction to Gaza’s civilians, as well as a removal of their basic living requirements. Since Friday…

March 5, 2012

Israeli soldiers break into Al Quds University, damaging and stealing broadcasting equipment

In the early hours of this morning, two fully armored vehicles carrying a dozen Israeli occupation soldiers broke into the campus of the Institute of Modern Media, a…

March 5, 2012

Al Fakhoora awards the Furkan Dogan scholarship for Medicine to 11 students in Gaza

Furkan Dogan was a 19 year-old Turkish man, on board the Turkish ship that sailed out to break the blockade on Gaza in May 2010; the ‘Mavi Marmara’.…

February 20, 2012

Selma's VM writing workshop

In a very special Virtual Majlis session, author Selma Dabbagh met last night with 10 Al Fakhoora students for a fascinating writing workshop. Selma’s recently published novel, ‘Out…

February 7, 2012

Author Selma Dabbagh to be a Virtual Majlis guest

Palestinian-born British writer Selma is confirmed for a Virtual Majlis session with Gaza. On Monday the 13th February, Selma will be holding a book signing, and we hope…

January 24, 2012

A long-awaited industry boom for Gaza!

The construction industry in Gaza is experiencing a spirit-lifting boost, according to a report released by UNWRA, and international press. The Israeli army have previously been concerned…

January 10, 2012

The Journey from Gaza to Norwich, UK

One of our masters’ students charts a journey of a lifetime from Gaza to Norwich in the UK. On the 7th of September at 03:30am, I woke up,…

December 19, 2011

Ten students give Gaza a voice at the UN Alliance of Civilizations

Amongst the 2,500-strong crowd, ten people stood out; Al Fakhoora's students ahd experienced the most treacherous journey to attend the conference. Their determination to represent themselves and their…

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