Local Training with International Solidarity Movement for Work in Palestine

In preparation for the ISM Fall Olive Harvest Campaign, Palestine 2003

Northern California Support Group of the
International Solidarity Movement
Fall/Winter Trainings -- Sept. 19, 20, 21

Sept. 19, 7 pm, 522 Valencia --
Slideshow and Presentation on the History of Palestine -- Pre-1948 to Present , with Jess Ghannam, Professor of Psychology at UCSF (A benefit for Norcal ISM, $5 to $20 donation requested, refreshments served)

Sept. 20th and 21st, 9:45 am to 5:30 pm --
ISM Training for those interested in participating in solidarity work in Palestine this fall or winter (No charge -- bring a potluck lunch item to share)

We will work collaboratively to address topics including:
History and politics of Palestinian liberation struggle
Non-violent direct action in Palestine
Cross-cultural issues for U.S. internationals traveling to Palestine
History and structure of the International Solidarity Movement
Affinity group formation, functions, and consensus decision making
for solidarity work in Palestine
Issues of racism, privilege, and oppression for internationals in Palestine
The potential dangers involved, coping with stress and trauma
Media work
....and much more.

To reserve your space at the training, please email
ismtraining [at] yahoo.com
The Northern California Support Group of the International Solidarity
Movement will be offering some limited sponsorships to help pay for
travel costs. Please e-mail sponsorships [at] norcalism.org to receive an
application.