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December 14, 2011

'Children of the Gravel' deaths continue to rise

A new report has been released, revealing 28 cases in which children have been shot at, while gathering gravel or working near to the border fence of the…

December 8, 2011

Al Fakhoora’s third batch of scholarships announced

The 300th scholarship has been assigned and the selected students are thrilled at the prospect of what the future now holds for them! It’s been three years since…

November 30, 2011

Students join the Annual Peace March

“Let us, on this International Day, reaffirm our commitment to translating solidarity into positive action. The international community must help steer the situation towards a historic peace agreement.”…

November 25, 2011

Online Dialogue Forum 'Virtual Majlis' launched in the USA, Gaza and Doha

Al Fakhoora has officially launched its 'Virtual Majlis' initiative, an online weekly meeting for students from Doha, Gaza and the US, which aims to create deeper understanding and…

November 14, 2011

London University to share lectures

Plans have been announced for the London School of Economics to provide one of Fakhoora’s partner universities, the Islamic University of Gaza, with online video conference lectures! …

November 3, 2011

Al-Fakhoora thank UNESCO

A group of 43 Al-Fakhoora scholars gathered on November 4th at the front of the UN building in Gaza to thank UNESCO for supporting the decision of full…

October 18, 2011

1027 Palestinian prisoners released

Today is a momentous day in Gaza as 1027 Palestinian prisoners are freed following painstaking negotiations between Palestine and Israel for the release of Gilad Shalit, a hostage…

September 19, 2011

Second Phase of Reconstruction and Psychosocial and Disability Support Programs launched

Al Fakhoora has launched its second phase of projects and programs in support of higher education and youth empowerment in Gaza! Following the success of its flagship scholarship…

August 23, 2011

August 2011 violence in Gaza

Following violence on both sides of the blockade, there's more disaster and destruction for the civilians of Gaza to live with. These photos depict the damage of the…

August 19, 2011

Flotilla II stalled; but it's not over yet... by Omar Abdul Jabar

Flotilla II is now assembled and ready for the trip to Gaza, but with political hesitation and abandonment, there are problems to overcome first. Following the tragic deaths…

July 27, 2011

Fakhoora Summer Camp is a great success!

85 Fakhoora students have just returned from a wonderful time at their summer camp, courtesy of Al Fakhoora’s Scholarship program. A month before the camp, preparations had…

June 15, 2011

Israel’s child prisoners: Putting the issue on the political agenda. Commentary by Caabu's Graham Bamborough.

As part of Caabu’s advocacy programme we’ve been running a series of parliamentary visits to the Palestinian Territories. Since October last year five delegations from the British parliament…

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