Photo Diary: Nazareth, Israel

Bowerbird Photography January 30, 2014

An early morning stroll in old Nazareth at sunrise.

Nazareth, Israel. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Global Fund for Women Site Visit in Israel: Sidreh

Bowerbird Photography January 28, 2014

Photos from our visit to Sidreh, an organization that improves the lives of Bedouin women who live in the Negev Desert in Israel.

Sidreh, a Bedouin women organization in Israel's Negev Desert © Bowerbird Photography, 2014. — Sidreh, a Bedouin women organization in Israel's Negev Desert © Bowerbird Photography, 2014.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Global Fund for Women Site Visits in Israel

Bowerbird Photography January 27, 2014

We have been traveling all over Israel, visiting some of the most incredible women activists. Every day is filled with inspiring stories, warm hugs and copious cups of delicious coffee. Below is a peek into some of the wonderful groups we've been visiting.

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This organization is working on decreasing the number of deaths that result when private security guards bring guns home through the implementation of disarmament regulations.

KAYAN

Promoting empowerment and social activism of Palestinian women in Israel.

MUNTADA

Providing sexual health and reproductive education within the Arab community.

ASSIWAR - Arab Feminist Movement in Support of Victims of Sexual Assaults

Providing crucial support for victims of sexual and gender-based violence, and raising awareness to end violence against women.

Assiwar. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014. — Assiwar. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014.

MAAN

Supporting divorced Arab women and mothers that endure unfair stigma and challenges in their community.

AL-ZAHRAA

Advocating for the rights of Arab women politically, socially, and economically.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Photo Diary: Amman, Jordan

Bowerbird Photography January 25, 2014

Photos from our time in Amman :)

Amman, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014.

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xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Global Fund for Women Regional Convening in Amman, Jordan, Day 3

Bowerbird Photography January 24, 2014

For the last day of the convening in Amman, women from around the Middle East/ North African (MENA) region formed small round-table discussions, and delved into four core impact areas relating to women's human rights: political empowerment, economic empowerment, zero violence, and sexual and reproductive health. After the round-tables, each group presented their findings at the plenary session, and stated their commitments and strategies for furthering work and collaboration on these issues.

We are now in Israel, meeting one-on-one with Global Fund for Women grantees. We look forward to sharing some of their stories and photos soon :)

Global Fund for Women Regional Convening in Amman, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014. — Global Fund for Women Regional Convening in Amman, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam