Pioneers for Al-Quds and Palestine Forum Held in East Africa

The Global Women’s Coalition for Quds and Palestine and the Global Pioneers Association held the Pioneers for Al-Quds and Palestine Forum in East Africa, in the city of Nairobi, Kenya. It was held from July 3 to July 7, 2021 and had the following goals:

1. Establishing pro-Palestinian work in East Africa.
2. Getting to know the pro-Palestinian work in every participating country, its formation, and the challenges surrounding it.
3. Exchanging experiences between participating countries.
4. Adopting a group of central projects in East Africa, and demonstrating East Africa’s plan.
5. Spreading awareness and knowledge on the nature of the conflict and the strategic vision to liberate Palestine.

The activities of the second day began on Saturday, July 3. A group of male and female pioneers working for Al-Quds and Palestine that represent 9 countries in the East African region (Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, and Rwanda) attended.

Representatives of the GWCQP and the Global Pioneers Association attended as well

• Mr. Fathi Abdul Qader, President of the Global Pioneers Association.
• Ms. Rabab Awad, Deputy Secretary-General of the GWCQP.
• Omaima Tijani, President of the GWCQP.
• Ms. Halima Abdul-Dayim, Secretary-General Of the East African Women’s Coalition.

The activities of the first day began with an introduction to the Global Coalition, the GWCQP, and prospects for pro-Palestine work.

Then, a lecture, An Introduction to the Palestinian Cause, was given. The activities of the first day concluded with a workshop (Simplifying the Understanding of Planning)

The activities of the forum’s second day began on Sunday, July 4, with a workshop (The Experience of Pro-Palestinian Work in Other Countries, The Political Situation, Conditions and Challenges, the Reality of Pro-Palestinian Work, and What Are the Future Prospects for Pro-Palestinian Work in Each Country?). Afterwards, the central programs and projects were presented, followed by a workshop (Presenting the Plans for Each Country, The Structure, National Action Plan, Pro-Palestinian Work Team). The second day’s activities concluded with a lecture on liberalization strategies.

The activities of the third day began on Monday, July 5, with the completion of a workshop (The Experience of Pro-Palestinian Work in Other Countries, The Political Situation, Conditions and Challenges, the Reality of Pro-Palestinian Work, and What Are the Future Prospects for Pro-Palestinian Work in Each Country?) before moving on to the East African Women’s Coalition (Structure and Comprehensive Plan), followed by a workshop (Forming the General Secretariat for the Region, Coordination of Regional Pro-Palestinian Work in East Africa). The activities of the third day conclude with the conclusion of the forum and recommendations.