by rchakaki | May 9, 2013 | Ramblings
A few years back I read this quote in the US National Newseum photography exhibit section: “If it makes you laugh, if it makes you cry, if it rips out your heart, that’s a good picture” Eddie Adams Since then, I’ve been so conscious of the...
by rchakaki | Jan 20, 2013 | Ramblings
Here it is.. the WAY 2 Gaza campaign.. The WAY 2 Gaza is PEACE / Education / Youth / Collaboration .. Victory through community support of programs that matter. Mustaqbali is a program that matters. The Welfare Association Youth members are rallying behind the...
by rchakaki | Jan 15, 2013 | Ramblings
The WAY 2 Gaza is PEACE. The people and children of Gaza are peaceful .. We live it through our actions, we share Palestinian stories of peace, love, kindness, solidarity, humanity. Last week, I hiked in Kuwait with a group of Kuwaiti, Palestinian and British youth;...
by rchakaki | Jan 2, 2013 | Recollections
It is every Arab’s responsibility to document the beautiful and rich history of our people, places and culture.With our cities, towns and architectural landmarks turning to dust, all that remains are the memories of our elders. They stand as our national...