New Askar Refugee Camp
While the economic situation in much of the West Bank has improved over the last couple years, this progress has largely missed many of the West Bank’s refugee camps. Askar Refugee Camp was established in the Palestinian city of Nablus in 1950 by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). It was designed to [...]
Announcement: Nablus Photowalk!
I’m delighted to announce that, with the help of some friends, I am setting up a photowalk in Nablus, Palestine! Date: Monday, February 1, 2010 Time: 10:00am Location: Downtown Nablus, main circle, followed by a walk through the Old City to take photos! If you’re in or around Nablus and you have a camera, [...]
A Caption Completed: Askar Poster
I first came to the West Bank in August 2005 as part of an international voluntary work camp. For almost three weeks I, along with approximately 30 other people from around the world, spent time with the children from New Askar Refugee Camp. While we were there, we painted one of the walls of the [...]
On to Hebron
I made it to the West Bank on Friday afternoon without too much trouble. I’ve spent the last two days catching up with a bunch of friends in Nablus. Tomorrow, however, I’m heading to Hebron for a few days to work with a great NGO there. I’m really looking forward to it. The Internet situation [...]
Update: Marching On
I’ve just learned today that, for a chance to go to Gaza, I would have to re-apply to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry as an individual or as part of a very small group. Under current regulations, the Egyptian government has 20 days to respond to the request. Others that have gone through this process before [...]
Photo Essay: A Parade for Child Martyrs
Askar Refugee Camp is located on the outskirts of the Palestinian city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The camp was established in 1950 by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The camp was created to house some of the 700,000 people displaced or expelled by the creation of the state of [...]
