Lighter Impact with Besan

19. Liberatory Giving for Palestine with Nora Lester Murad

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Nora Lester Murad is an activist, writer and educator who has been involved in the Palestinian cause for over 40 years. She has dedicated her life to advocating for peace with justice and has worked with various organizations to promote narrative change and empower local decision making.


Key Takeaways:

  • Times of crisis present both opportunities and challenges for making an impact and creating narrative change.
  • Giving during a crisis should be done with an understanding of the systems and constraints that affect how the resources are used.
  • Liberatory giving involves supporting organizations working towards liberation and self-determination, rather than just providing immediate aid.
  • Consistent and ongoing support is more impactful than one-time contributions.
  • Individuals can contribute to the cause by using their voice, networks, and resources to spread awareness and advocate for change.


    • Resources:

    • Personal Website: noralestermurad.com
    • Book Chapter titled Aiding Liberation in Our Vision for Liberation: Engaged Palestinian Leaders and Intellectuals Speak Out edited by Ramzy Baroud & Ilan Pappé. Clarity Press and The European Centre for Palestine Studies, 2022
    • Beyond Humanitarian Aid: Supporting Palestinian Organizations Working to Dismantle the Occupation and Shift the Narrative by BuildPalestine
    • ⁠Local Palestinian Organizations Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza⁠ by BuildPalestine
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