First of all, #CeasefireNow, #FreePalestine and #SendThemHome

Peace in the Middle East for all Palestinians and Israelis.

We acknowledge the long history in the region is complicated. We also know there is an undeniable humanitarian crisis right now. 

While there are many ways to support Palestine, here's one: 12 Palestinian-owned businesses that support Palestinian people and causes. [photo credits to the respective businesses]

1. Fyrouzi, Dubai UAE

Creating opportunities for disadvantaged producers, empowering women & preserving traditional ceramics craft in Palestine

 https://fyrouzi.com/

2. El Bustan, London UK

Promoting Palestinian makers, designers, artisans and artists

https://www.elbustan.com/

3. Hilweh Market, Tel Aviv, Israel

Artisanal boutique for handmade contemporary items of Palestinian & Arab culture

https://www.hilwehmarket.com/

4. Sunbula House of Palestinian Crafts, Jerusalem

Supporting Palestinian women & marginalized communities throughout West Bank and Gaza

https://www.sunbula.org/

5. Palestinian Soap Cooperative, Berkeley CA

Jobs & wages for West Bank Palestinians

https://palestiniansoap.coop/

6. Sitti, Mississauga ON

Jobs for refugees in Palestinian & Jordanian camps

https://sittisoap.com/

7. Olive Odyssey, Casper WY

Supporting Palestinian farmers producing organic rain-fed olives

https://oliveodyssey.com/

8. Canaan Palestine, Burqin

Sources olives from over 1,000 artisan family farms across 43 villages in Palestine

https://canaanpalestine.com/

9. Olive & Heart, Los Angeles CA

Donates 10% of sales to humanitarian relief

https://oliveandheart.com/

10. Zeki Learning, Zababdeh

West Bank women artisans paid fair wages, hand-making products using upcycled fabric

https://www.zekilearning.org/

11. Coloring Palestine, Dubai UAE

Fundraises for Palestinian aid @ Emirates Red Crescent

https://coloringpalestine.com/

12. Good Rain Publishing, San Ramon CA

Publisher of bilingual English + Arabic books hires illustrators from Gaza

https://www.goodrainpublishing.com/

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