At 1:15PM on April 23, 2010, Elham Al-Qasimi completed her unassisted, unsupported Arctic expedition and became the first Arab woman to step foot on the North Pole. Departing at the beginning of April from the Russian ice station Borneo at 89ºN, Elham’s 3-week long trek saw her cross the final degree of latitude largely by cross-country skiing – currently the preferred method of unsupported travel across...

In April 2010, Elham Al-Qasimi will attempt an unassisted and unsupported expedition to the North Pole. During a three-week journey, Elham will ski cross-country to the North Pole starting at 89 degrees latitude. As a result, she will be the first Arab woman to set foot on the North Pole and the first UAE national to undertake an unassisted, unsupported expedition to the North Pole. Departing from the Russian...

Join us for an evening of good food in the presence of good company, and the screening of a short film from the award-winning Bay Area Arab Film Festival. Take the opportunity to network with local professionals and also learn more about the latest efforts of the Palestine Children Relief Fund (PCRF) and how you can continue to support the exceptional efforts of this humanitarian organization. Host: Nadiah Mshasha ...

On March 18, 2010, The Fine Line Music Café hosted four local artists to raise awareness about the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund in Minneapolis. Eighty-two concert goers enjoyed a presentation – and introduction for some – about PCRF. The crowd was enthusiastic, supportive and had a voracious appetite for knowledge about the organization and its worthy work. Local activist, poet and spoken word artist...

Team Palestine Helping children is an amazing feeling and a great accomplishment. The same goes for training and finishing a marathon. Imagine bringing both worlds together! Team Palestine is a charity endurance team with two ultimate goals – bring awareness to PCRF and raise funds for the PCRF through running. There is no better feeling then crossing the finish line of a marathon. The hard work and passion...

On March 21, 2010, the San Diego chapter of the PCRF invites you to Mujaddara Night, a fundraiser with Middle Eastern supper. The event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Hugh Watts, Comedian Nazaresh, and Zaytouna Dabke Dance Troupe. The event starts at 4:30 and tickets are $20, which includes meal and beverage.

On March 18, 2010, the PCRF will be holding a Benefit Concert at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis, MN. The Concert begins at 7PM and will feature local musicians, as well as musicians West of Aldine, spoken word from Sha Cage and e.g. bailey, and music from hip hop artist Guante. The Fine Line Music Cafe is located at 318 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased...

On January 22nd, 2010, a group of volunteers will be participating in the annual Dubai Marathon to raise awareness and funds for the PCRF. The Dubai chapter has been instrumental in organizing this fundraising effort, which looks to raise $10,000 to help many more sick and injured children get the urgent help that they need. In recent years, the Dubai chapter has brought dozens of kids to the area for cost free...

Healing Bodies … Restoring Hope Sunday, April 25, 2010 Hyatt Regency Hotel Two Albany Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 5:00 PM Registration You are cordially invited to join us at this year’s PCRF Benefit Dinner, to raise urgently needed funds for medical relief projects benefiting Palestinian and Iraqi children. Dinner includes auction & raffle. Program: Palestine on the Ground Steve Sosebee, President...

Chicago Second Annual Fundraising Dinner : Sunday, April 11, 2010 Alhambra Palace Restaurant 1240 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL. 60607 4:00-7:00 PM (3:00 PM Doors Open) You are cordially invited to join us at this year’s PCRF Fundraising Dinner, to raise urgently needed funds for medical relief projects benefiting Palestinian and other Children in the Middle East. Dinner includes auction, entertainment &...