Palestine

Community Organizing 101

What is Community Organizing vs Advocacy?

Community Organizing: A process of bringing people together around shared concerns or goals so they can build collective power and take action.

Advocacy: Speaking, acting or writing on behalf of others to influence decision-makers or raise awareness.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Join us for a workshop on Community Organizing led by two brilliant advocates from the Palestinian Youth Movement.

When: Sunday, September 14 from 3 PM to 5 PM

Where: Main Hall of the Muslim Community Center (15200 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905).

Youth and adults are welcome to this event, suitable for an audience of people aged 13 and up. Bring your friends, family and even neighbors in the fight for the liberation of Palestinians!

Palestinian Youth Movement is a transnational independent, grassroots movement consisting of Palestinian and Arab youth in the diaspora fighting for the liberation of Palestine. We currently have several campaigns including:

1. Mask Off Maersk: This campaign targets Maersk, the world’s second largest shipping company, which is integral in the F-35 fighter jet supply chain and the delivery of military cargo to support the genocide. Both worker and mass actions against them have been held in Houston, TX, Norfolk, VA, and Elizabeth, NJ, as well as abroad in Algeciras, Marseilles, Tangier, and more. Due to these protests, Maersk’s shipments have been delayed - and in the latest victory, Maersk has decided to sever ties with illegal Israeli settlements.

2. The People Stand with Gaza fundraising campaign benefitting the Middle East Children’s Alliance. This campaign has currently raised 1.6 million dollars to strengthen the steadfastness of our people in Gaza by providing shelter, food, and clean water.

Learn more: palestinianyouthmovement.com

palestinianyouthmovement.com/reading-list

Instagram: @dmvpym

SPEAKER BIOS

Sara is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement. Growing up in Chelsea, MA, she has organized with various mutual aid networks, for housing justice and is currently serves as a board member of the Rooted Communities Land Trust where she works to take housing off the market and put it in the hands of community.

Anyssa is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement. Originally from New London, CT, she has served as the Coordinator of Youth Affairs for CAIR-Conn. She is a trained Youth Development Specialist and is passionate about providing a safe space for youth to help educate new generations of confident, socially aware, and emotionally intelligent leaders using social emotional learning components and restorative justice practices.

FOOD VENDORS

Vendors will be on site from 1 PM to 6 PM!

GATHER AND GRILL

Food truck

www.gatherandgrillmd.com

Whether you're in the mood for a juicy zabiha halal chicken or lamb shawarma, a crispy falafel wrap, a hearty zabiha halal beef gyro, or our crowd-favorite loaded fries — we’ve got something for everyone! Come check out this healthy food truck!

Instagram: @gatherngrill

BOOSA

Dessert vendor

boosadesserts.com

We take pride in our work. Each recipe is the result of long hours spent crafting imaginative dessert concepts that deliver a truly unique experience. Each offering comes from the heart, combining traditional Arab heritage and modern culinary tastes to give rise to something bold and new. Learn below about their support to Palestine!

Instagram: @boosadesserts

MERCHANDISE VENDORS

A seller of a variety of high quality items that showcase your support for Palestine. Visit the shop for stickers, pins, keffiyehs, and more. An image showing the merchandise is available.