Palestinian Territories Gaza

This term applies to posts that are associated with the Palestinian Territories/Gaza program.

Gaza/Portland Student Leader Video Conference

One of the coolest parts about GlobalCitizenCorps is how it provides great ways for student leaders across the world to meet and discuss the issues that affect them.

Gaza: A Day with Deaf Children

Annually on December 3rd, the United Nations celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

Gaza: iYouth visit the Al Wafa hospital and the elderly care center

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 to 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating and drinking and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituality. Muslims fast for the sake of God and to offer more prayers than usual.

Gaza: Celebrating Universal Children’s Day

"We were all children once. And we all share the desire for the well-being of our children, which has always been and will continue to be the most universally cherished aspiration of humankind."

Gaza: iYouth and Global Hand-washing day

Hand-washing is a simple and ordinary behavior, but one with extraordinary results, especially for children. The World Health Organization estimates that 90% of the 18 million children who die every year are children under the age of 5.

Gaza: Celebrating International Peace Day

On September 21st, 2011, iYouth members held a gathering for youth form different backgrounds and discussed important topics related to Peace and Conflict.

Gaza: iYouth Photography Field-trip

In a city like Gaza, perceptions tend to focus on the fear, conflict, and instability that often make the headlines.  However, Gaza has another face, one that shows its inhabitants pursuing a normal life, where people love to live and laugh. 

Gaza: No more hunger in Northern Gaza during Ramadan

Ramadan is Muslims’ holy month, which is intended to teach Muslims patience, modesty, and spirituality. Muslims fast for the sake of God and to offer more prayers and charity works than usual during Ramadan.

Qatar: Doha - Let youth lead the way

Cross posted from www.mercycorps.org - Written by Andie Long

This week marks the start of the Global Citizen Corps (GCC) International Youth Gathering in Doha (July 23-28), where they'll discuss five key issues that are central to the GCC curriculum: environment and climate change, education, food security and hunger, health, and peace & conflict.

Gaza: iYouth Encourage Local Organizations to be Green

In response to World Environment Day, which was on the 5th of June, iYouth members planned to implement a local action to distribute saplings to institutions and organizations in the com

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