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Challenge to Opportunity: 4 Outcomes from BuildPalestine’s Crowdsolving Seminar at PTUK
Ever had a problem that you were just too stuck on? And then you share it with a few friends, and they figure it out for you? That’s crowdsolving - one problem, multiple minds, multiple innovative solutions. Crowdsolving is a process in which individuals, crowds, and...
12 Lessons from BUILDx 2018
BUILDx Social Entrepreneurship Series is a monthly event run by BuildPalestine. It provides a platform for our community to learn about social entrepreneurship, exchange knowledge, and collaborate with each other to build a better future. With 29 speakers and 300+...
12 Palestinian Women Worth Talking About This Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. And yes, while we agree that every day is Women’s Day, we’re still eager to take advantage of the occasion to celebrate a few women who deserve some extra frosting. We’ve curated a mashup of unapologetically defiant quotes, colorful...
SAMA ABDULHADI; Putting the Words “DJ” and “Palestine” in the Same Sentence
There are so many Palestinians who have incredibly unique and society-testing careers; it’s impossible not to talk about them. On January 13, 2018, BUILDx event, Mix Kalam, hosted an unbelievable icon that made her career visions a successful reality. The Event Before...
How do Palestinians give locally during Ramadan?
“From our people to our people” is what a working mother of four had to say about why she does what she does during the month of Ramadan. Nassim Zitawi, a Palestinian woman living in Ramallah initially started a project with her friend to cook homemade food to those...
BuildPalestine’s first Design Thinking Workshop in Washington D.C. to Co-Create a Global Membership Network
How might we create a valuable and meaningful program for people who want to make an impact in Palestine? This was the guiding question that spurred four hours of brainstorming activities at BuildPalestine’s first Design Thinking Workshop in Washington D.C. on January...
9 Steps to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Are you considering crowdfunding to get your project off the ground? We’re here to give you the steps you need to take to successfully crowdfund your initiative. Crowdfunding is not easy, but not impossible and the tips below will help you increase your chances for a...
Taita Leila’s Successful Crowdfunding Journey
Stories can be told using various tools. Since ancient times, stories were told visually using tapestries hung on castle walls. Today, stories of Palestinian culture are told through the intricate weaving of embroidered thread. Unfortunately, preserving culture can be...
يوغا — Bringing Yoga to the Arab World
Meet Shadan, the yogi determined to spread this mindful practice across the Arab world– so that everyone, irrespective of opportunity, can enjoy its benefits. Can you tell us about your first yoga class? Was it in Palestine? My first Yoga class was when I was around 5...