Day 8, by Nancy Barry: Today we went to the Eritrean Women’s Center and had such a good day. It was almost all men! The conversation was lively and everyone felt safe to share their experiences, their concerns, and their contributions. It was really great to hear this disenfranchised population brainstorm ways to support their … Continue reading
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Middle East Delegation, Day 5
Today the delegation again worked as two different groups. The film crew stayed in Amman and we visited with Syrian refugees living in the city. The other delegates spent the day in the Gaza Palestinian refugee camp in Jeresh. Their role was hearing women’s medical issues and answering questions. Then, they finished the day offering … Continue reading
Middle East Delegation, Day Four
On the fourth day of the delegation our group split into two groups. Rasha and I headed back to D’leil with our cameras. The first portion of the day was spent capturing footage of the center we had been visiting as a gift to them. Next we went onto to interview individual women. The first … Continue reading
D’leil, Day Three
Today we traveled to the small town of D’leil to a community based organization called the D’leil Center for Helping Handicapped. By day this Community Based Organization (CBO) is a residence for local handicapped children, but it also acts as a place for the community to convene. It is headed by the incomparable Fatma, who … Continue reading
Syrian Refugee Family Visits, Day Two
Our driver took us to a working class neighborhood in Amman where he introduced us to two Syrian refugee families living near to his home. We first had coffee with him and his son in law, served to us by his wife who was our interpreter for the rest of the day. Walking through the … Continue reading
Welcome to the Journey, Day One
As I crossed the threshold of my front door in Austin, TX to leave for my flight to the Middle East my four year old daughter clung to me. “I don’t want you to go…” she said. And I didn’t want to leave her. We’re a team, and I’ve not left her for any duration … Continue reading
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