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Living Through Catastrophe: Marking 72 Years Since the Nakba

As the world tries to manage the COVID19 Pandemic, we are all experiencing an event that will appear in the history books of every nation. Seventy two years ago, another hugely significant event took place- the Nakba (and the creation of the state of Israel). Nakba is the Arabic word…

Nakba 72: From Balfour to the Great March of Return

The 1917 Balfour Declaration marked pivotal moment in the history of Palestine, laying the groundwork for Al Nakba in 1948 and decades of dispossession, conflict and displacement thereafter, affecting millions of Palestinian lives. Today, the displacement and dispossession of Palestinians continue, with more than 5 million registered Palestinian refugees still…

Interpal running costs – Q&A

What is considered an admin/running cost and why are they needed? This is defined as anything that helps Interpal to run as a charity or deliver its life-saving and improving work, from office rent to logistical costs in the field. The work of any charity is impossible without running and…

Interpal- How will you Cheque on Palestine

Making the Most of the Last Ten Days of Ramadan

The last ten days of Ramadan are full of blessings and are a time when your good deeds can bring extra reward. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this special and holy time: 1. Plan for each of the ten days, not just the odd…

Iftar Thirst Quenchers

The fasts are long and we are in lockdown. This is a Ramadan like never before. Come iftar time, we could all do with a drink! 🙂 Some of our staff at Interpal are very serious about their beverages, so we asked them to give us their favourite Ramadan thirst…