Giordana/ Italy

My trip to Palestine has revealed more than I thought. My first intention was scientific; to observe with my own eyes the dynamics of the conflict according to my studies, to have a deeper knowledge of the Palestinian culture as a whole, which has happened. Still, I got much more: I felt the soul of Palestine.

I understand your pride looking at your sunshine so shining and joyful in spite of sparrow. I saw the bravery of the Asker volunteers as well as their patience toward children. I could see the sorrow scars in their eyes, in their tired faces, in their silence sometimes. But I never found any kind of resignation.

On the contrary, I felt your passion, people, your will to defend your dignity, your own ambitions as all people, a world of freedom and equal rights. I have learned to share the difficulties, delights, anxieties, embarrassment, joys, amazements, fatigue of a long training camp day and incomparable fulfillment of a child’s hug.