22 Aug 2025
Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk
An Iranian filmmaker participates in a series of video calls with a young Palestinian photojournalist who describes her life confined in Gaza during the current regional conflict.
Aisha's Story
“When you’re used to something and it’s gone, part of you is lost.”
A Palestinian grain miller in a Jordanian refugee camp safeguards her culture and shares her people’s history through food prepared with love, longing, and sumud—the Palestinian spirit of steadfastness.
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Omar Alababda Self
Tamam Ahmed Al-Khawalda Self
Mariam Dheeb ‘Abed Self
Amal Mreish Self
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