Blog
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Apr, 01 2022
Hebrew University protests - “But the main story that was told was of Israelis and Palestinians, Jews and Arabs – standing together, protesting together”
Amal
Feb, 08 2022
Israel-Palestine: Understanding triggers during dialogue
Dialogue on Israel-Palestine can be challenging, sensitive and requires empathy in order to remain solutions-focused, foster good relations and reduce tensions. Whilst having dialogue it is common for phrases and terms to cause an emotional discomfort or trigger.
Nov, 29 2021
Osaid's Journey
Osaid, a long-time speaker and Fellow with SNS, is a Palestinian Citizen of Israel from Arara. He works as a songwriter, musician and music producer. We're publishing his story to coincide with International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as at SNS one of our core principles is the importance of putting Palestinian and Israeli voices back at the heart of education and activism on this issue.
Oct, 28 2021
Press Release: Answering some common questions about our work
London, 28th October 2021
For immediate release
Oct, 12 2021
Film Review - 'The Viewing Booth' (2019)
This film review, from SNS Volunteer Dominic, is the second of two reviews of recent films that look at the powerful impact of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine on people's lives. You can read the first review, of the documentary 'Mayor' here. The best place to watch The Viewing Booth is directly from the film's website, here.
Aug, 03 2021
Film Review - 'Mayor' (2020)
This film review, from SNS Volunteer Dominic, is the first of two reviews of recent films that look at the powerful impact of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine on people's lives. Look out for Part 2 soon, a review of the film The Viewing Booth. You can watch Mayor on a variety of platforms which can be found here.
Jul, 23 2021
Starting a Podcast During Lockdown
Giovanna is a student at Cambridge University who was a participant in a Solutions Not Sides school workshop while in 6th Form. Here she shares her experience of the 1st COVID-19 lockdown and how she responded to it alongside her friends and a supportive teacher. If you'd be interested in an Israel-Palestine and critical thinking workshop, please contact team@solutionsnotsides.co.uk
Jun, 30 2021
Graduates of the Solutions Not Sides Bridge Builders Programme host a webinar on Faith and Mental Health
This February, Solutions Not Sides launched the Bridge Builders Programme, where 24 young people from across the UK joined a month of online workshops and events. Each participant was part of an incubator hub which provided mentorship on organising an activity for the community. Joshua and Isobelle were two graduates from this programme who organised in their incubator hub a webinar on Mental Health and Faith with a number of guest speakers.
Jun, 11 2021
Discussing Israel-Palestine: Creating safe and compassionate spaces for learning
We’re back!
This time, with our 10-point guide to creating safe spaces in schools: