“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.”
Nelson Mandela
Our Core Principles
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We Can’t Do This Alone
We stand alongside Palestinians, Jews, and other movements fighting to end apartheid and injustice. As Mariame Kaba writes, “Nothing that we do that is worthwhile is done alone.”
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We Center Lived Experiences of the Region
We are committed to understanding the history of the region in shaping the current reality on the ground and centering the experiences of those most directly impacted. We believe a future for the land will be decided by those on the land.
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We All Can Be Leaders
We believe that all of us are capable of leading when given the skills, confidence, and opportunity. We prioritize developing leaders at all levels of the organization.
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Palestinian Liberation is Collective Liberation
Zionism, white supremacy, homophobia, transphobia, patriarchy, colonialism, militarism, nationalism, and capitalism are intertwined with one another. We cannot dismantle Zionism without dismantling all injustices.
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Community Care is Necessary
We commit to caring for each other, building relationships across differences, and centering spiritual and communal well-being so we may all be more whole.
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We Believe a Different Future Is Possible
We believe that freedom is possible. As Angela Davis writes, “You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.”