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Ongoing Story· Day 6

Week of Giving Unites Volunteers in 13 Arab Towns

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National Giving Week Unites Nazareth, Shfaram, and Ablin Through Volunteering and Art

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The Masawa Center concluded its National Giving Week activities on Saturday in Rahat, following events in Nazareth, Shfaram, and Ablin. The initiative involved planting, cleaning, and art projects in schools and public spaces, with participation from students, youth, and local authorities. The week-long program, which included 13 Arab towns, aimed to foster a culture of giving, solidarity, and collective action.

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  • The Masawa Center's National Giving Week involved planting, cleaning, and art activities in Nazareth, Shfaram, and Ablin.
  • The initiative aimed to foster belonging and empower residents to care for their communities.
  • Activities included planting flowers at Al-Jalil School and beautifying a roundabout in Nazareth.
  • Volunteers conducted a cleaning campaign in Shfaram to promote public cleanliness.
  • In Ablin, an artist created a mural while youth planted flowers around a school.
  • The week-long program included 13 Arab towns and concludes in Rahat.

The Masawa Center continued its National Giving Week activities on Friday in Nazareth, Shfaram, and Ablin, engaging students, youth, and volunteers in planting, cleaning, and artistic endeavors. These initiatives, conducted in collaboration with local institutions and authorities, aimed to foster a sense of belonging through action and empower residents to care for their schools and public spaces. The week's events will conclude on Saturday in Rahat in the Negev.

In Nazareth, activities began at Al-Jalil School, where students and Masawa Center staff planted flowers. The school principal, Abdul Fattah Hassan, and teachers Khawla Ziad and Heba Abu Ahmed were thanked for their contributions. The effort extended to a roundabout in Nazareth, where municipal staff, Masawa volunteers, and residents participated in beautification and planting, with Haifa Asadi of the municipality's City Appearance Improvement Department acknowledged for her cooperation.

In Shfaram, volunteers undertook a cleaning campaign to promote cleanliness and collective responsibility for public spaces. Masawa board member Tawfiq Hassri and Mahmoud Hassri were credited with organizing the event.

In Ablin, activities combined art and planting around the former Ablin "A" school building. Artist Munira Turkman created a mural, while Masawa staff, volunteers, and youth planted flowers. The initiative highlighted the role of art in public beautification and youth engagement. Thanks were extended to Yousef Haider, Nevin Haj, Wafaa Khoury, Fawaz Othman Ubeid, and Nader Taim for their support, as well as to artist Munira Turkman and the participating youth, including the Communist Youth in Ablin.

The National Giving Week, encompassing 13 Arab towns, aims to promote a culture of giving, solidarity, and collective action. The Masawa Center emphasized that caring for communities is a shared responsibility involving institutions, local authorities, and residents, with volunteerism providing a platform for community service and partnership building.

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