Join VELA and Asiyah Women’s Center for a purposeful Ramadan
In the spirit of Ramadan, VELA and Asiyah Women’s Center have come together with a shared commitment to making a positive impact on two crucial fronts: supporting the people of...
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Protecting Yourself at a Time of Heightened Hate
I remember the exact moment of the day my mother and I were verbally harassed by a man in the parking lot of our local grocery store. It happened in...
The Enduring Tradition of Palestinian Embroidery
A craft brought to life by village women, the rich embroidery of Palestine has become one of the country's main ways of identity. Passed down through generations from mothers to...
Brands to Boycott: Standing for Gaza With Your Wallets
Amidst the beginning of the ongoing genocide and siege on Gaza, many of us wondered what we could do to send the world a clear message. Many of us wondered...
8 Affirmations About Allah & Gaza Based on His Names
One of the biggest tests of faith is watching innocent people suffer. When we see the horrifying images and hear the stories coming out of Gaza, we may feel hopeless....
Navigating Mental Health Amidst the War in Gaza: Coping Strategies for Tragedy
I’m not on social media, but I do have LinkedIn. These past few days, when I log on and scroll through my feed I find one-sided narratives of the current...