Healing Beyond the Headlines
Healing Beyond the Headlines
September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Stories from Palestine with Rami Khader
September 20-23, 2026 (Minnesota)
Join Anar Founder Rami Khader and Healing to Hope Executive Director Sarah Myers for a U.S. event series sharing vital stories of hope, justice and trauma healing for Palestinian children and caregivers.
Event Highlights
– Firsthand accounts: Direct stories from the ground in the West Bank and Gaza.
– Innovative healing: Insights into arts-based workshops and psychosocial support.
– Actionable hope: Concrete ways for US allies to counter helplessness and support local communities.
Click here to read the full speaker bios and event details.
About Anar
Anar for Empowerment & Psychosocial Support is a Bethlehem-based nonprofit operating in the West Bank and Gaza. Their mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and provide healing for Palestinian children and caregivers facing ongoing occupation and violence.
Upcoming Public Events (Minnesota)
All events are free to the general public.
Sunday, Sep 20 | Legacy Dream Space
2205 California St NE, Studio 212, Minneapolis
1:00 pm: Family Arts Event
– Hands-on activities for families centered on a storybook written by Palestinian youth. Includes a live video stream with Anar’s team in Palestine.
– RSVP Required (capped at 20 participants)
2:00-4:30 pm: Open Studio & Video
– Installation Immersive video and sound display showcasing grassroots healing work. Features a short program with founder Rami Khader, live oud music, and refreshments at 2:30 pm.
– Optional RSVP
Monday, Sep 21, 7:00 pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third St W, Northfield
– Presentation and Q&A: Public talk and community discussion with Rami Khader.
– Optional RSVP
Tuesday, Sep 22, 7:00 pm
New City Center, 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis
– Keynote Presentation and Q&A: Led by Anar Executive Director Rami Khader.
– Presentation Summary: A deeper look into community resilience across Gaza and the West Bank. Rami will share multimedia materials and direct stories from children, caregivers, and frontline staff. Learn about the real impact of their psychosocial accompaniment model and future aid programs.
– Optional RSVP
Sponsored by Bethlehem in partnership with Baba’s, CAIR-MN, Middle East Peace Now (MEPN), Women Against Military Madness (WAMM), Families Against Military Madness (FAMM), Veterans For Peace (VFP), Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel (NJP/I), the Palestine Partnership Team at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Edina Community Lutheran Church, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, University Lutheran Church of Hope, and Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ.
