Lebanese Tourism at All Time High

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It’s known as the “Paris of the Middle East” and is often boasted as the only place where you can lay on the beach and ski down a mountaintop in the same day.

This geographical treasure is none other than Lebanon—a home away from home for millions of Lebanese natives, and in recent years, an alluring destination spot for travelers from all over the world.

In the last ten years, Lebanon has developed into a beacon of tourism, with the decade’s culminating years demonstrating an economic growth never before seen.

Recently released reports state that in 2009, the number of tourists traveling to Lebanon rose by 39 percent, which is clocked as one of the highest rates of industry expansion in the world. Not to mention that the year marked a nine percent economic growth and hosted the largest number of tourists in its history.

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Jerusalem Fund Summer Internship

The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development offers summer internship positions with its educational program, the Palestine Center, for undergraduate students.

The internship program provides students with an opportunity to conduct primary-source research, develop writing and organizational skills, build valuable Washington contacts, gain hands-on experience and observe the extensive political and policy-related happenings in Washington. As important members of the team, interns gain valuable exposure to the functions of a highly productive non-profit organization working on issues of national and international significance.

Summer interns coordinate a summer lecture series, write an in-depth information brief on a topic related to the Palestine issue and assist with Palestine Center briefings, film screenings, and symposia. Interns are encouraged to attend relevant events in the area during their internship and to pursue avenues of research that are of personal interest, provided the research relates to the work of the Center. The Palestine Center staff provides guidance on research and logistics, helps to educate interns on the Palestinian issue and advises them as needed on career development.

Deadline to apply for 2010 Summer Internship is Friday, 16 April 2010

For more information about the internship program or how to apply, please visit www.thejerusalemfund.org/internships.

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GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TRAINING AND LOBBY DAY

March 7 and 8
American University
Washington, DC

Join Interfaith Peace-Builders, the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation, and leading organizations in the peace and justice movement to impact US policy in Israel and Palestine. There is no better time than now to act and no time to lose.

Register today at www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots

Workshops will provide essential skills on current topics for US-based activists. Experienced trainers and experts will lead sessions on the following topics:
-- US Policy and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
-- Beginning and Advanced Skills for Congressional Engagement and Citizen Lobbying
-- Campaigning for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions
-- Broadening the Discourse in Your Local Media
-- Speaking Effectively to Engage and Educate your Community about Palestine
-- Coalition Building with Muslim Communities

Join Anna Baltzer, Noura Erakat, Sam Husseini, Raâed Jarrar, Gael Murphy, Josh Ruebner, Rebecca Vilkomerson and more presenters and workshop leaders at the forefront of the movement for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel.

For a full schedule, please go to www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots/2010/schedule.html

The US has long been the most dominant international player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As a result, US citizens bear a deep responsibility to address our government’s role and support Palestinian and Israeli peace efforts. This training will provide both seasoned organizers and new activists with the skills and experience needed to make a real impact.

Please register today at www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots

Download and distribute the flyer at www.ifpb.org/mainflyers.html
Spread the word on Facebook at www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1440310060#!/event.php?eid=130841793764&ref=mf

This event is sponsored by:
Interfaith Peace-Builders and the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation

Endorsed by:
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee DC Chapter (ADC)
The American Friends Service Committee - Chicago
CODEPINK: Women for Peace
the Fellowship of Reconciliation
Holy Land Trust
the Islamic Circle of North America
ICNA Council for Social Justice
the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions - USA
Jewish Voice for Peace
the Middle East Research and Information Project
the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation
Progressive Democrats of America
the Washington Peace Center