When my dear friend and founder of Playgrounds for Palestine, Susan Abulhawa, asked me to write an article for the newsletter, I was certainly honored. Now that I am completing this task at the eleventh hour, I guess I underestimated the thought and emotion that would swell in me as I attempted to explain my motivation and ... more
Ramzy Baroud joins PfP Board members susan abulhawa and Dennis Parrish as they train to run the Philadelphia Marathon in the Fall in support of PfP. Would you like to join us? ... more
We're very excited to report to our supporters that PfP will build two playground in Lebanon late this summer. In cooperation with MECA and ANERA, the first system has already been purchased for a preschool and it includes two separate units, a "hide-away hut" and a full play module for ages 2-5 years. ... more
Playgrounds for Palestine would like to extend special gratitude to the following individuals:
Lowell Hartzell
Mariam Rajab and her friends in Ottowa
Sofwat Omar and his friends ... more
As you all know, susan abulhawa and Sonia Rosen traveled to Palestine at their own expense to install the new playgrounds. Susie was there from Feb 14 until March 1st and Sonia from Feb 29 until March 14. ... more
PfP is proud to announce that the installation of our two new playgrounds has officially begun. Susan Abulhawa arrived in the West Bank last week and has been scrambling to take care of some unforseen problems before installation can begin. For more information about her trip, go to http://pfp2008trip.blogspot.com/... more
The one state solution is a massive fantasy, not because its political analysis and moral assumptions are necessarily wrong, but because these assumptions necessarily ascribe rational motives and behavior to Zionism.... more
The Philadelphia chapter of the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee honored Playgrounds for Palestine at its 25th anniversary banquet on April 28, 2007 at the Renaissance Hotel Philadelphia Airport. ... more
My brother Corey Parrish was one of a kind if simply put. His passion for music, songwriting and playing was contagious at times. You couldn't help but want to jam with him knowing he would take your ears to a place you'd never been and would always want to return to. Growing up in a musical ... more
PfP Board members susan abulhawa and Linda Hanna will hold two workshops at this years Friends of Sabeel Confernece in Villanova, April 25-26. ... more
On 18th July 2007, Playgrounds for Palestine Ltd was registered in London with Companies House. And tomorrow, September 14th, they set off on their first fundraiser - A bike ride from London to Paris! http://playgroundsforpalestine.org.uk/... more
It's that time of year again!
Thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, PfP will be installing two fun-filled, colorful, state-of-the-art playgrounds in the West Bank! ... more
Anan Zahr, a member of PfP's Board of Directors, happens to be an amazing cook! On Saturday, August 4th she used her talent and hard work to hold a cooking class at her home, with all proceeds going to PfP. ... more
Don't miss our screenings of the newly released Occupation 101, an award-winning documentary film (90 min) that provides an objective and basic overview of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict for anyone wanting a better understanding of the Middle East tragedy and why it's important to Americans in the U.S.! ... more
Author and founder of Playgrounds for Palestine, Susan Abulhawa, announced that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her first novel, The Scar of David, will go to PfP. Journey Publications ... more
Our friend, Karen Kovalcik, held her annual olive oil fundraiser to benefit Playgrounds for Palestine on November 16th and 17th, 2006. Once again, she prepared a spectacular party, with delicious Middle Eastern food and ... more
On September 17th, 2005, ANERA honored Playgrounds for Palestine and the multitude of loyal ANERA donors who consistently support our work. The awards were presented at ANERA's Annual Dinner. The theme for this year's dinner was "Education Creates the Future." ... more
Instead of gifts for her 7th birthday, Natalie Hackett asked her friends to make donations to one of 4 charities. These included three Native American charities and Playgrounds for Palestine. ... more
Philadelphia Fox News featured a story on its news programming about Playgrounds for Palestine on May 2002, after founder susan abulhawa traveled to Jenin ... more
