Dundee–Nablus
Twinning Association
رابطة توأمة نابلس دندي
News
Education under Occupation & AGM
Talk by Douglas Chalmers
Douglas is originally from Dundee and is President of the University and College Union (UCU). His visit to Palestine at the end of last year was with other trades unions with an interest in education. They visited a variety of schools including some in Nablus.
Douglas will report on his experiences and the difficulties of educating a growing population while living and teaching under military occupation.
We hope you can join us for this talk and our AGM on Tuesday 11th June at 6:30pm
Tuesday 11th June 6:30pm
Committee Room 1,
14 City Square (near Marryat Hall)
Meeting starts at 6:30pm and will finish by 8:30pm.
Free event, all welcome (only members may vote). Refreshments
DNTA Concert 7th July 2019
Young Palestinian Musicians
A group of young Palestinian musicians will give a concert in Dundee
to raise money for Palmusic UK, the charity that is supporting Omar, Tibah and Lourdina with scholarships to study at top British conservatoires:
Lourdina Baboun, violin
Omar Saad, viola
Tibah Saad, cello
special guest pianist, Iyad Sughayer
Playing Mozart and Mahler piano quartets, and Arabic folk music arranged by the ensemble.
DNTA has sponsored this event organised by Palmusic UK.
Please join us at 7.30pm on Sunday 7th July
St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee DD1 1TD
All welcome, free entry; donations welcome. All donations will go to Palmusic to support the education of young Palestinian musicians.
Naila and the Uprising
7th March 2019
Julia Bacha’s documentary of Naila and the Uprising displays the central role Palestinian women played in the First Intifada of the late 1980s, when women stepped into the arena of political and social organising. The film depicts an iron-willed woman promoting the role of non-violent struggle for Palestinian self-determination.
Thursday 7th March at 6:30 for 7pm
Hannah Maclure Centre, Abertay University
Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HG
Free event no need to book
From Palestine to Dundee University
Anniversary Lecture 2018
Wendy Alexander – Vice-Principal (International)
Sharon Sweeney – Student Funding Officer
Hear how the University of Dundee is bringing students from Nablus and Palestine to study for advanced degrees in Dundee. The students are supported by humanitarian scholarships and the British Council.
We will hear the stories of these Palestinian students and how Dundee is forging closer links with An Najah National University in Nablus.
Thursday 22nd Nov 2018 at 17:45
Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee DD1 5EN
Refreshments
Six Day War testimonies from Nablus
It is 50 years since the Six Day War of 1967, the invasion of Nablus and the start of an occupation which continues to this day.
The invasion was a terrifying experience for the people of Nablus. We asked six people to recall their memories of that time - they make very moving and compelling testimonies.
Our booklet with these testimonies is now available online
Older news
You can also read about some of our Older news and events
Some of the included items:
- AGM 2016
- Convener's report 2016
- Palestinian literary festival 2015
- Embroidery project 2014
About DNTA
Welcome to the Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association
We encourage friendship and understanding between
the people of Nablus and the people of Dundee.
We welcome members who share our objectives.
So for enquiries, to leave comments about the website, or to join the
Association, please email our secretary, Mike Whitehead:
secretary@dundee-nablus.org.uk
Current projects
Schools twinning
As part of the studies of Global Citizenship, pupils in Dundee are making contact with pupils in Nablus. They will be able to discuss their lives in their different cities, their favourite activities and their hopes.
Child Trauma Recovery - Nablus
Our project is training school counsellors in Nablus to deliver effective relief for trauma. They will be using the acclaimed manual on complex grief and trauma developed by the Children and War Foundation of Norway. Training will be delivered by Dr Ian Barron of the University of Dundee through the Palestinian Centre for Applied Research in Education (CARE). We are appealing for funding for this project.
Our films about the people of Nablus shows the city and lets you hear about their lives in their own words. Making this film celebrated 33 years of twinning between Dundee and Nablus.
Nablus our Twin City
A portrait of Nablus with comments from many of its citizens.
Nablus our Twin City Schools Edition
This shorter version was prepared for use in schools.
Dundee our Twin City
Reflections on Dundee & Nablus from two Palestinian young men: Rami Issa and Rafiq Zein Eddin.
Join us
If you share our objectives we would love to have you as a member.
Contact our Membership Secretary
or fill in our Membership Form
Our latest news update
May 2019
Illustrated talk "Education under Occupation" followed by a short AGM on Tue 11th June 6:30pm in Commitee Rooms, City Square, Dundeee.
Speakers
We provide speakers for local community groups. Several topics and formats available.
Friendship and Understanding
We promote friendship and understanding between the people of Nablus and the people of Dundee.
FONSA
Friends of Nablus and Surrounding Areas
A Scottish charity which supports Palestinians in and around Nablus.
FONSA