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The A.M. Qattan Foundation

Serving Culture and Education in Palestine and the Arab World

5 - 2012

Handing over Gaza Music School to Edward Said National Conservatory of Music

On April 1, the Foundation and the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music signed an agreement whereby the ownership and management...

 

In this Newsletter

  Partnering with Prince Claus Fund to Support Cultural Initiatives in Lebanon   Book Donation by Sabre Foundation to Palestinian Libraries
  Cultural Cooperation Discussed with French Delegation   Cambridge Students Present Business Model Recommendations for Foundation’s New Building
  Participation in Youth Engagement Conference in Brussels   Contribution to Ramallah Municipality Strategic Plan Discussion
  37th Edition of Ru'a Tarbawiyya   Two New Publications on Drama in Education
  Celebrating World Book Day   Graphic Design Courses for School Librarians
  Launch of Awareness Campaign on World Water Day   New Grants for Performing Arts and Film Production
  "Keffiyeh: Made in China" in Belgium and Palestine   "Typographical Error" Book Signing
  Artist Al Ruzzi at the International Art Competition in Venice   Gaza Music School Performances
  Irish Delegation Visits Gaza Music School   "Iraq: How? Where? And for Whom?" at the Mosaic Rooms
  Culmination of "Introduction to Drama in Education" Project   Workshop on Palestinian Identity and History
  Regional Meeting for “Hakaya" Programme   Exhibition: Plant a Tree in Memory of Land
  Enrichment Course in Drama for Jerusalem Educators

 

General News

Partnering with Prince Claus Fund to Support Cultural Initiatives in Lebanon

The Foundation and the Netherlands-based Prince Claus Fund signed a partnership agreement to support cultural initiatives in... ...more

 

Book Donation by Sabre Foundation to Palestinian Libraries

In cooperation with the United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) in the USA, the Foundation received, on April 30, a collection of books donated... ...more

 

Cultural Cooperation Discussed with French Delegation

On April 24, the Foundation hosted a cultural delegation from Toulouse Municipality, the cultural capital of the southwest region of... ...more

 

Cambridge Students Present Business Model Recommendations for Foundation’s New Building

On April 19, a delegation of four MBA students from Cambridge University concluded a business trip to the Foundation’s office in... ...more

 

Participation in Youth Engagement Conference in Brussels

Ziad Khalaf, Executive Director of the Foundation, participated in the UNRWA-organised international conference "Engaging Youth:... ...more

 

Contribution to Ramallah Municipality Strategic Plan Discussion

On March 29, Ziad Khalaf, Executive Director of the Foundation, took part in discussing the strategic plan for Ramallah Municipality... ...more

 

37th Edition of Ru'a Tarbawiyya

The Qattan Centre for Educational Research and Development released the 37th issue of Ru'a TarbawiyyaMagazine. It featured a special... ...more

Two New Publications on Drama in Education

The Qattan Centre for Educational Research and Development released two books in the field of drama in education: “The Worlds of Drama... ...more

Child Centre Gaza

Celebrating World Book Day

The Centre’s children celebrated World Book Day on 23 April by taking part in a number of reading activities organised at the Centre... ...more

Graphic Design Courses for School Librarians

The Centre's Computer and Information Technology Unit organised two courses in graphic design for librarians in public schools from 11... ...more

Launch of Awareness Campaign on World Water Day

On the occasion of World Water Day, the Centre launched an awareness campaign from 11-22 March with the participation of about 2,400... ...more

Culture And Arts Programs

New Grants for Performing Arts and Film Production

The Programme awarded $230,000 in 14 grants to support new performing arts and film projects. The grants fall under the Qattan Fund for... ...more

 

"Keffiyeh: Made in China" in Belgium and Palestine

On 24 March, the theatrical production "Keffiyeh: Made in China" was launched at the Royal Flemish Theatre in Brussels, Belgium... ...more

"Typographical Error" Book Signing

The Programme organised a signing ceremony for a story collection entitled "Typographical Error" by writer Isra’ Kalash on 15 March in... ...more

Artist Al Ruzzi at the International Art Competition in Venice

The Programme contributed to supporting artist Abdallah Al Ruzzi's participation in the International Art Competition (Arte Lanuna... ...more

Gaza Music School Performances

On 22 March, a group of Gaza Music School students participated in the World Water Day celebrations at the Qattan Centre for the Child... ...more

 

Irish Delegation Visits Gaza Music School

On 28 March, a delegation from the Irish “Galway Palestine Children's Appeal" visited the Gaza Music School. The delegation included... ...more

 
The Mosaic Rooms

"Iraq: How? Where? And for Whom?" at the Mosaic Rooms

This is the first collaborative exhibition between Iraqi artist Hanaa’ Malallah and UK duo kennardphillipps, who share a critical and... ...more

 
Educational Research and Development Programme

Culmination of "Introduction to Drama in Education" Project

On 26-27 April, the Centre concluded the activities of the project "Introduction to Drama in Education - Drama as an Integrative... ...more

Workshop on Palestinian Identity and History

On 28 April, the Centre organised a training workshop entitled "From Ancient Ages until Today: the Palestinian Identity and History... ...more

Regional Meeting for “Hakaya" Programme

Wasim Kurdi, Director of the Centre and member of the Advisory Board for “Hakaya [Tales]” Programme, participated in the Hakaya... ...more

Exhibition: Plant a Tree in Memory of Land

On 5 April, students involved in the "Green Rantis" project organised an art exhibition entitled "Plant a Tree in Memory of Land". The... ...more

Enrichment Course in Drama for Jerusalem Educators

On 1-3 April, the Centre ran an intensive course for kindergarten teachers in Jerusalem on drama and the particular ‘Mantle of the... ...more

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