Memories of Palestine shares stories from Palestinians who live in the Diaspora. After many years of conflict, the majority of Palestinians lives outside of Palestine. I have interviewed people in Belgium, the UK, Canada, Chile, the USA, Australia and the Emirates. Next spring, I leave for Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. We talk about their journey, how they live as Palestinians in a new country and about their memories of Palestine. The interviews are published on www.memoriesofpalestine.com.
Listening to these stories has resulted in some rewarding moments of empathy. Too often, we hear about Palestinians as victims: angry and potentially dangerous. The people I meet are so much more than that.
As I wander through Israel and Palestine, their stories travel with me. I feel like a storyteller, creating my version of memories that were passed on for generations.