Sara Qasem is a Palestinian teacher and writer who immigrated to Aotearoa at a young age and is now based in Ōtautahi.

In 2019, Sara lost her father, Abdelfattah, who was killed at the Al Noor Mosque by an Australian far-right terrorist who opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch - killing 51 people and injuring dozens more.

Through spoken word poetry, Sara advocates for and raises awareness of the Palestinian people.

Her story, words, and perspective are powerful, moving, and not to be missed.