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Sister Cities

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Invest in Justice by Building Genuine Connections

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Cities for Palestine by the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights

WHAT’S THE CAMPAIGN ABOUT?

Invest in justice by building genuine connections between US and Palestinian cities, towns, villages, or refugee camps through a sister city relationship. Sister Cities promote ties between community members in both places to learn about each other’s lives and work together on projects to support one another.

Sister Cities have transformed US city officials’ and other residents’ understanding of what is happening in Palestine through personal and official connections with Palestinians living under Israeli apartheid. Sister Cities also open the door to delegations to Palestine, including by city officials.

Current official and unofficial sister cities between the US and Palestine include:  Continue reading →

Final 2019 Appeal — Clean Water for Kids

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Best Photos of 2019 from MECA

We are now more than halfway to providing another water filter system to a school in Rafah, Palestine.

If you have contributed to this project, thank you.

If you have not yet contributed, please consider an end-of-year donation to help us raise the balance of the $16,000 needed to provide clean, safe water for 2,200 students at the the Al-Shuka Preparatory School.

This is the fifth Maia water filter project funded by MRSCP and other citizens of Madison.

At least 95 percent of the groundwater in Gaza is unfit for drinking, cooking, washing, or bathing. Read about the causes and consequences of the Gaza water crisis.

You can donate in three ways:

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Fall Olive Harvest Delegation to Palestine

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EyeWitness Palestine still has some openings available for their fall delegation. Scholarships are available.

The Environmental Justice and Olive Harvest delegation is your opportunity to visit Palestine during the olive harvest season — a culturally rich and important time. Hear from farmers and learn of the importance of agriculture to the economy and culture. Learn about threats to the environment, the exploitation of natural resources, and the struggle of Palestinian communities to maintain access to land and water.

There are folks from Wisconsin going who would love to have your company!

April 19, 2019
Palestinian Culture Night: Existence is Resistance

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UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine‎

Memorial Union
UW-Madison
800 Langdon St
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Register here

Despite decades of facing oppression and appropriation, Palestinians continue to resist the attempted erasure of their identity. Palestinian Culture continues to thrive, both in Palestine and in the diaspora. We wish to recognize that resilience.

Join us as we celebrate the rich history and heritage of Palestine. The night will feature authentic Palestinian Cuisine, spoken words, poetry performances, Dabka performances, art display and auctions, and dancing!

February 23, 2019
International Festival at Overture Center

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201 State Street
Madison
10 am – 5 pm

Once again Overture celebrates the rich cultural heritage within our community with more than 30 FREE performances by artists who call Dane County home. Indulge in cuisines from around the world, browse stunning arts and crafts available for purchase and learn about the many local businesses with global connections.

Be sure to check out MRSCP and Playgrounds for Palestine’s table where you can buy delicious Palestinian olive oil, zaatar, and olive tapenade as well as our fantastic assortment of embroidery, wood products, olive oil soap, earrings, keffiyehs and more. Hope to see you there!

November 18, 2018
Orchard Ridge Holiday Fair Trade Fair

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November 18, 2018
Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ
1501 Gilbert Road, Madison
9 am – 2 pm

Join MRSCP at this annual sale of unusual and beautiful gifts and holiday items.

Help people around the world to be self-sustaining by giving the gift that gives twice: once to the producer, and once to the recipient!

For more information, call Orchard Ridge UCC at 271-7212.

December 1, 2018
Monona Terrace Fair Trade Holiday Festival

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Monona Terrace Convention Center
1 John Nolen Drive, Madison
8 am – 3 pm

Come visit the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project and dozens of other vendors selling fair trade products from around the world at Madison’s Fair Trade Holiday Festival!

FREE! Bring your friends & family to this one-of-a-kind event!

More info? Visit http://www.fairtrademadison.org/.

October 7, 2018
Demystifying Muslims and Islam

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Demystifying Muslim and Islam

October 7
UW-Madison Union South
1308 West Dayton St
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

    Door opens at 1:00 PM
    1:30 PM: Welcome Remarks by Masood Akhtar, Founder, We Are Many – United Against Hate
    1:40 PM: National News Coverage, Muslim Father Forgives Son’s Murderer
    1:45 PM: “Demystifying Muslims and Islam” by Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
    2:15 PM: Q&A

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May 2, 2018
Memorializing 70 Years of Occupation

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UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine

Rescheduled from April 27. Stop by to see UW SJP’s display memorializing 70 years of occupation and devastation that stills continues today in Palestine. We will be handing out literature and you can find out how you can get involved in the cause. Hope to see you all there!