Join the people of South Hebron Hills in their daily struggle against military occupation and apartheid!
From November 9–12, you are invited to take part in house building, agricultural work, discussions, cultural events and Playback Theatre performances about the realities of life and struggle in the South Hebron Hills.
The South Hebron Hills are located in Area C of the occupied West Bank, placing the whole region under complete Israeli civil and military control. Since the 1970’s, firing zones, closed military areas and illegal Israeli settlements, have led to the displacement of entire communities. Others live under the constant threat of forced expulsion. In addition, Palestinian residents face violent harassment from settlers, home demolitions and restricted access to farming land. Many communities lack paved roads, electricity, telephone lines, running-water, or a sewage system. Infrastructure built to meet these needs is frequently demolished under orders issued by the Israeli Civil Administration.
ITINERARY
November 9th, At-Tuwani
11am – 1pm: Walk in surrounding hills
1pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 3:30pm: Playback Theatre on theme of water apartheid
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Discussion with community members
6pm – 7pm: Dinner
7:30pm – 9:30pm: Musical performance
November 10th, Mafaqarah
9am – 1pm: Building/Agricultural work
11am – 12noon: Women-only Playback Theatre event and discussion
1pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 5pm: Building/Accompaniment
6pm – 7pm: Dinner
7:30pm – 9:30pm: Playback Theatre + Dubke performance
November 11th, Tuba
9am – 1pm: Building/Agricultural work
1pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 5pm: Building/Agricultural work
6pm – 7pm: Dinner
7:30pm – 9:30pm: Playback Theatre + Dubke performance
November 12th, Umm-Al Khair
9am – 12:30pm: Building/Agricultural work
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch
2pm – 3:30pm: Playback Theatre performance and discussion
COST
15 – 20 NIS suggested donation per meal
RSVP
Please confirm your participation via phone or email at least 2 days in advance of each event
CONTACT
Hafeth Heraini, Ph: 0598300845
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ORGANIZERS
The Freedom Theatre, South Hebron Hills Popular Committee
THE FREEDOM BUS
The Freedom Bus, an initiative of The Freedom Theatre, uses interactive theatre and cultural activism to bear witness, raise awareness and build alliances throughout occupied Palestine and beyond.
PLAYBACK THEATRE
Audience members share autobiographical accounts and watch as a team of actors and musicians instantly transform these accounts into improvised theatre pieces. Playback Theatre provides opportunity for education, advocacy and community building.