Tag: Iraq
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Rogation of the Ninevites
The Rogation of the Ninevites is three days of fasting in Eastern Christian Church traditions. The fast commemorates the Biblical story of Jonah. This footage was recorded at the Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church, 7201 N Ashland Blvd, Chicago. The footage is part of a documentary for Greater Chicago Broadcast Ministries about Christians of the East…
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Iraqi Voices Amplification Project
In October 2009, a small group of artists-photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and new media specialists traveled to Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria with Intersections International to meet and interact with displaced Iraqi refugees and to hear their stories. (Short Version 7:38) (Long Version 16:00 ) (Turn off the HD button if you experience buffering issues.)
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Ransomed Son
The greatest fear for many Iraqi refugees is receiving news that a loved one has been kidnapped back home in Iraq. Iraqi Voices Amplification Project
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Refugee Sketches
Dancer and choreographer Paul Emerson is also a talented illustrator. During his visit with Iraqi refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, Emerson captured the camera shy faces of the people he met with pen and ink. Iraqi Voices Amplification Project
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Iraq Refugees: Poetry, Torture and Love
In Beirut, Lebanon, I witnessed the impact of torture during a visit to the Restart Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence and Torture. “Restart” offers specialized services for victims of torture and their families. The IVAP team visited with four Iraqi torture victims and listened to their stories of pain and grace. Images of…
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Bus Rides and Music
Members of the IVAP team spend the day with 60 Iraqi refugee children on a bus ride up to a mountain retreat outside Beirut, Lebanon.
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Iraqi Voices Amplification Project
I am excited to announce that on October 1st, I leave with a group of artists for a three week trip through Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Even better, I want you to come with us! As part of the Iraqi Voices Amplification Project, Intersections International has brought together a delegation of creative artists, for a…
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Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall
On the banks of the Illinois River in Marseilles, Illinois, visitors pay their respects at the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall. The granite monument commemorates soldiers who died in the recent conflicts. The wall is 50 feet long and 6 feet high. Inscribed are the names of those killed in action. At the base of…