Since the signing of the Interim Agreement in 1995, Palestinian dependence on Israel for purchase of natural resources such as water and gas has only increased, old water-wells continue to dry up as Israel denies permits for new ones, and most solid waste is either...
Ruba Shamshoum, a jazz artist from Nazareth, sits down with BuildPalestine to share her crowdfunding experience and tell us more about her debut album, Shamat, which she has both written and composed. Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and how you found...
We all know what to do when life gives you lemons. But what about when life gives you ashes? We just got back from our first trip to Gaza, and were overwhelmed by the determination and hope of each person that we met. We received a consistent message from everyone:...
Middle East social entrepreneurship and tourism…how do you do both, and can you even do both? Our answer is a simple yes! We’ve compiled a list of the coolest organizations to check out when you’re in the Middle East. We’re focusing on Palestinian social enterprises...
Drive through the Palestinian countryside and you’ll find houses caved in on themselves. Yellowed stones tumble onto the earth, flowers pushing through the crevices. Painted tiles have faded in vibrancy and iron clad windows have rusted a burnt orange. What were once...
