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==Transition Norwich May meetings== | ==Transition Norwich May meetings== | ||
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| - | [[Image:freedom_oppression_pic1.jpg|200px]] | + | [[Image:freedom_oppression_pic1.jpg|left|200px]]Using the arts as a model for social change The Freedom Theatre is developing the only professional venue for theatre and arts in the north of the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The aim of this project is to empower and give voice to the children of Jenin Refugee Camp through a unique programme of workshops and activities in theatre, supporting arts and multi-media. |
| - | Using the arts as a model for social change The Freedom Theatre is developing the only professional venue for theatre and arts in the north of the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The aim of this project is to empower and give voice to the children of Jenin Refugee Camp through a unique programme of workshops and activities in theatre, supporting arts and multi-media. | + | |
In 2008 a group of children and youth from the Jenin Refugee camp embarked on an artistic journey, exploring the concept of freedom and exposing the oppression which affects Palestinians today – in their homes, their community and as a nation. The results formed the first photography exhibition held by The Freedom Theatre: ‘Freedom and Oppression’ | In 2008 a group of children and youth from the Jenin Refugee camp embarked on an artistic journey, exploring the concept of freedom and exposing the oppression which affects Palestinians today – in their homes, their community and as a nation. The results formed the first photography exhibition held by The Freedom Theatre: ‘Freedom and Oppression’ | ||
