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Young Palestinians to visit Hackney in July

Pupils at an UNRWA school in the Occupied Palestine Territories. The trip is based around a drama theme 'In Our Place', comparing and contrasting what it's like to live in the Occupied Palestine Territories and the UK. The young people will take part in daily drama workshops, culminating with a performance at the end of the week.

Three of the group of sixteen young women and their teacher will be staying in Hackney from 6 - 16 July. The others will be staying in Camden and Tower Hamlets, as guests of the relevant Friendship Associations there (Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association and Tower Hamlets Jenin Friendship Association). On the mornings of Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 they will be visiting schools, then taking part in a range of sporting and cultural events locally. Offers to visit would be most welcome.

On Thursday 12 July there will be a Public Meeting 6.30 - 8pm at CLR James Dalston Library, Dalston Square, E8, at which local people will have a chance to find out from the young people 'What's life like as a child living in the Occupied Palestine Territories?' There will be a short film, books and a small selection of Palestinian goods for sale. Refreshments will be available.

The trip has been organised by Beit Sourik Hackney Friendship Association in conjunction with CADFA. For more information contact Sally Haywill at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 020 8802 4604.

Photograph - Pupils at an UNRWA school in the Occupied Palestine Territories.