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Faith and Friendship Working Miracles - How the Partnership between the YWCA of Palestine and the UCC Central Pacific Conference Brings Healing and Hope to Palestinian Refugee Camps.

This Webinar is sponsored by the YWCA of Palestine, the Central Pacific Conference Palestine/Israel Network, Central Pacific Conference Wider Church Ministries, and Global Ministries of the UCC and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
WHAT TO EXPECT: You are invited to a live conversation with the staff of the YWCA of Palestine describing the difficult conditions Palestinian families face living in refugee camps for more than three generations and the ways the YWCA assists them in meeting their needs for food, hygiene, medical supplies, and medical equipment.
Also, premiering a brief film of life in the Jalazoune Refugee Camp recently produced by the YWCA.
Sponsored by: Tree of Life Educational Fund; Contact: tolef@tolef.org
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6V6GadeHbj4VfacL1fvoncdF7JccbFX6LvcMVrjSBjTuE9g/viewform

Dr Peter Makari, PhD/Executive, Middle East and Europe Global Ministries of the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (DOC) will share the history and continuation of the refugee camps and the partnership between Global Ministries and the YWCA of Palestine.
Other Speakers:
Amal Tarazi, National Director/YWCA of Palestine, will address the YWCA mission, the needs of marginalized Palestinians, and the Y’s Response.
Ropina Rafidi, Executive Manager/YWCA of Ramallah, will discuss the work of the Y in the Jalazoune Refugee Camp/marginalized areas.
Nazar Halteh, Executive Manager/YWCA of Jericho, will speak about the Y’s work in the Aqbet Jaber Refugee Camp.