DEAR GAZA is an inspiring artist showcase and fundraiser that houses a grassroots community which fosters international humanitarian issues through local initiatives.  An event that hosts spoken word poetry, dance, interactive art making, food, live music, and more from conscious artists in solidarity with the Gaza strip. This event, now in its fourth year, continues to provide a powerful platform for artistic expression and conversation. Since its inception, Dear Gaza has raised ninety thousand dollars which was matched to five million dollars worth of medical aid for families in the Gaza Strip with the help of our NGO partner Anera’s (Americans Near East Refugee Aid) In-Kind Medical Donations Program.

W 24th St. & Lyndale Ave s. Minneapolis, MN


Music: Habibi, Hello Psychallepo, Clarissa Bitar, Yevrah, DJ Yasmeenah, Jamal Awadallah, Kamoon,  

Poetry:Sami Awadallah 

Dance: Leila Awadallah, Noelle, & Nakita Kirchner


Food: World Street Kitchen 

Image Credit: 

Poster Design: Samson Melkamu with artwork by Samer Eldahr

September 7th, 2019