Resources
Whether you’re looking for documentaries which will give you the background on what is happening in Gaza, a solid grounding in the history of Palestine, historical dramas which bring the impact of the Nakba into sharp focus, celebrations of Palestinian culture and persistence, or films which bring home the appalling realities of life under occupation, this list of feature films, documentaries and shorts covers everything.
Many of these films are available to stream online, some for free, and others are showing at film festivals across the world – keep an eye out for one near you!
The death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 10,000. The atrocities continue in both Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, and we’ve seen many people feeling helpless and powerless to act. Very little aid is making it into Gaza, and none at all into the worst affected areas in the north of the territory.
It’s so important that we don’t lose hope, don’t look away, and don’t stop supporting Gaza and the rest of Occupied Palestine. Here are some things which you CAN do to channel your despair, grief and anger into action, and keep going.
This list contains a range of fiction and non-fiction literature focusing on Palestine, including historical, political and some deeply personal accounts, with an emphasis on highlighting the work of Palestinian authors. The list starts at the beginning, delving into the colonial history that shaped the Middle East as it exists today. It goes on to trace the experiences of Palestinians over the course of the last century until the present, including fiction and poetry reflecting on the Palestinian experience, and culminating in powerful calls for change, analysis of how the world is failing Palestine, and arguments for how we can all be part of the solution.
A month on from the 6.8 magnitude earthquake which rocked Morocco, official reports are showing its full catastrophic impact. We’ve put together some ways to support Moroccans and to help with the country’s recovery, from beautiful artisanal products made in the Atlas to buy to wonderful places to stay to support communities as they rebuild.
A further tragedy has struck in North Africa this week, with a devastating flood wiping out huge swathes of the Libyan city of Derna and the surrounding areas. We’ve put together the following list of resources if you are looking for a way to help with relief efforts in Libya. Read on for charities and campaigns you can donate to, as well as people to follow for more information.
On the night of Friday 8th September a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco. As of Monday morning, the death toll has surpassed 2,100 and the World Health Organisation estimates that a further 300,000 have been impacted by the earthquake. We’ve compiled the following list of resources if you would like to support Moroccans dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake. Scroll down for charities and campaigns you can donate to, as well as people to follow to stay up to date.