Palestine fundraiser & film screening: Arna’s Children

Join us for an impactful evening fundraising for HEAL Palestine with a special screening of Arna’s Children (2004), a powerful documentary that shares the stories of Palestinian children growing up in the Jenin refugee camp attending a theatre school as an outlet for their emotions under occupation. This event is hosted by Londoners 4 the Levant, a collective dedicated to amplifying on-the-ground realities in Palestine and Lebanon and fostering solidarity through action.

ALL TICKET SALES AND EXTRA DONATIONS GO TO HEAL PALESTINE

About the film:

Arna’s Children follows the lives of children at a theatre school in the Jenin refugee camp, founded by Israel-born Jewish human rights activist Arna Mer Khamis who sought to provide an outlet for the children to express their anger and grief amid the brutality of Israel's military occupation. Years later, Arna's son Juliano returns to the camp to find some of the children who once starred in theatre plays about kings and queens, had grown up and joined militant resistance fighting against the Israeli army.

Through the eyes of these Palestinian children, the film captures the reality of life in occupied Jenin, which remains subject to deadly raids by the Israeli army as well as settler violence today.

Fundraising information:

All proceeds including ticket sales, added donations & further fundraising will go directly to HEAL Palestine, a verified organisation dedicated to providing critical medical aid, mental health support, and resilience-building programmes within Gaza and to provide ongoing support to many of the Palestinian child amputees and injured, displaced people who have been evacuated from the Gaza Strip.

Event highlights:

Film screening: Arna’s Children offers unique insights into the lived experiences of young Palestinians.

Discussion & reflection: A post-screening discussion will explore themes from the film, the mission of HEAL Palestine, and ways to take meaningful action - TBA

Community connection: Meet others who are committed to solidarity and justice over light refreshments and get your henna done by Huq That! Most importantly, we are here to renew our intentions & commitment to Palestinian freedom, and consider effective means of direct action over a year into the ongoing genocide that continues to be aided and supported by much of our establishment.

Accessibility: Please contact us or SET Vault for further information.

Our film screening is a chance to stand with Palestinian communities, learn about the history of Israel's occupation of Palestine, and engage in a lively discussion which we hope will empower you to take action to support the Palestinian struggle for freedom, and combat harmful misinformation campaigns that strengthen Israel's occupation, displacement, imprisonment and slaughter of the Palestinian people.

Our mission:

Londoners 4 the Levant is a collective aiming to mobilise communities in the UK to help support people in Palestine and Lebanon affected by Israel's ongoing attacks. We hope to amplify truth, counter harmful narratives, raise money to support those on the ground, and work towards safety and freedom in Lebanon, Palestine & beyond. The good people of conscience in the UK are not our political or media establishment, they do not represent us, and we demand that they are held account for their complicity in the ongoing violence.

Instagram: @Londoners4theLevant

Email: [email protected]

ALL TICKET SALES AND EXTRA DONATIONS GO TO HEAL PALESTINE

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SET Woolwich, Beresford Street, London, United Kingdom