Through our educational series, PAWA offers educational series by academics, artists and other leading experts on a range of topics that include Palestinian history, culture, heritage, and mental health. The classes and workshops are offered on social issues that affect women and families, including healing from trauma, domestic violence and divorce.

Past series have included:

Mental Health and Neuroscience

The Ethnic Cleansing of Jaffa: Mr. Ahmad Sakkijha and Dr. Said Shehadeh drew on personal experiences to share the history and present ethnic cleansing of Jaffa.

Fighting Depression in Palestine: Dr. Mohammad Herzallah of the Palestinian Neuroscience Initiative and Neuroscientist at Rutgers University, joined us to discuss the realities of depression and mental health concerns in Palestine.

Film Screenings: As part of our ongoing efforts to bring multiple perspectives on the realities of life in Palestine, filmmakers have joined screening to discuss their work with our community.

Email us at pawasocal@gmail.com to suggest discussion topics for our educational series, or if you're interested in presenting on an area of your expertise.