November 26, 2004
Amman, Jordan
Photo # 1
The streets of Talbieh are dusty and
narrow – only one car can pass
through at a time. The houses – if we can call them that - are
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Photo # 2
Some of the women insisted that we visit them in their homes. So
Taghrid, Siham and I walked behind as they led us through the
alleyways of the camp. |
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Photo # 3
A typical home in Talbieh has one room which functions as living
quarters and bedroom. This room is home to a family of nine. (right)
Photo # 4
The floors in these homes are not finished so the rugs or straw mats,
as
well as mattresses, are often laid on the dirt and gravel. (below)
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Photo # 5
This is considered a well equipped kitchen. (right)
Photo # 6
Sa’adya welcomed us into her home. She was very happy to share
with us the news that her oldest son had got a high average in his high
school
exam and was accepted at the University. (below)
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Photo # 7
This is what a well built zinc roof looks like. Most homes here
have zinc rooftops - a step up from the old all zinc homes that had
replaced the UN tents. (right)
Photo # 8
What Palestinian tenacity is all about:
When this lady
arrived at the camp decades ago, she had with her a piece
of home. She had carried a small olive tree from her family farm
in
Gaza. Today this tree has grown into a giant in her small
yard.
She posed next to it for me, beaming with pride - a reminder of the
strong
connection Palestinians have with their land and especially with their
olive trees. (below)
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Photos by Samah Sabawi
Samah
Sabawi, originally from
Gaza
and whose permanent residence is now
Ottawa, is a writer, playwright and well-known activist. Her articles
appear in several popular online journals. Her Palestinian Diary
is exclusive to YayaCanada.
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