September Newsletter
2012
Human Rights Theater Project
During September, and after not having enough rehearsals
during August because of Ramadan, the participants of the HRTP felt the need to
have more training sessions in order for them to perfectly show their plays.
The project’s staff and volunteers implemented intensive training sessions for
the participants, with help from the theater expert, Mr. Qais Awayes, who
worked with the participants individually and in groups in order to get them
ready for their upcoming schedule of performances.
The first show of the HRTP was implemented in cooperation
with the Brotherhood Association in Tubas, who have arranged for HSA to use one
of the schools within the city. The show addressed almost 350 children from
Tubas area, between the ages of 9 and 13 years. It included 4 performances by
the HRTP participants, poetry reading by a 5-year old girl, who is a beneficiary
from another HSA project, 1 Dabkeh performance by HSA Dabkeh band and other
entertaining activities. The show was concluded by a demonstration which was
organized by HRTP participants who had prepared signs showing the 7 Human
Rights focused upon during the project and were accompanied by poetry reading
from Mahmoud Darwish poems, done by one of the participants themselves.
Other performances and events are scheduled to take place
within the upcoming 2 weeks in Nablus, Tulkarem, Salfeet and Jenin.
"Promoting Children, Youth and Women Education and Psychosocial Wellbeing in Nablus (Old City)"
The preparations for beginning the third year of this project are ongoing. The staff of this project is actively planning for the upcoming activities that are provided with many educational means to help the children to cope within their environments and get better educational levels with high personal benefits.
“Young Leaders” Training Program
The implementation of this training program targeting youth
continued during September. The participants received trainings on developing
the use of body language and self-expression. The volunteers are also taking part
in other activities implemented by HSA, such as the final events of the HRTP.
Partnership with “Young Artists Forum (YAF)”
During September, HSA signed a partnership agreement with
YAF to co-implement a project called “An Open Drawing Studio for Young Artists”
which aims at empowering young artists and art students from the university and
developing their capacities through participating in 10 workshops concluded by
an exhibition showing their art work and productions throughout the project.
HSA’s Football Team
During September, the team participated in a local
competition against 5 other teams, and won 1st place. Other
competitions are being scheduled for the upcoming month on a broader scale, to
include other national, and perhaps international, teams.
HSA is also hosting international volunteers and interns,
who participate in our activities and help organize them, in addition to interns
from the university who specialize in psychology and social studies.
