Portraits for Peace

صور من أجل السلام

 Salam alaikum! 

A celebration of peace inspired by the Palestinian plight, this project features 50 portraits of individuals based in Te Tau Ihu Aotearoa but who originate from over 30 countries, expressing messages of peace, unity and hope in their own languages. 
This project aims to spread positivity and express solidarity with the Palestinian community and all those affected by conflict. We want them to feel heard and for us to appreciate the safety we enjoy in Aotearoa and to connect more deeply with the realities faced by others. Through cultural diversity, each photograph expresses the universal desire for harmony.
Nationalities represented include Brazilian, Israeli, Tongan, Somali, Chilean, Scottish, Pakistani, Omani, Afghan, Uruguayan, Swiss, Palestinian, Irish, New Zealand/Māori, Jordanian, English, German, Peruvian, Indian, North American, French, Belgian, Czech, Bhutanese, Burmese, Nepali, Colombian, Argentinian, and Greek.

 Spread Light

بقعة ضوء

 Spread Light is a photo-essay of nine photographs that invite you to reflect on the enduring resilience of the Palestinian people. Join us on a journey of empathy and reflection as we celebrate Palestinian culture and spread hope, love and light in these dark of times. 

Shukran! Thank you! Gracias!

شكرًا لك

         Thanks from the Wiphala team to all participants who made this possible:

Debra-Lee Wilkie, Donna McLeod, Harvey Ruru, Mika Osman, Aisha Osman, Christine Osman, Camilo Zuñiga, Luz Zuñiga, Jessica Diaz, Jhon and Family, Sadia Tahir, Layla Derwesh, Joanne Mulvena, Zakir and Rabbani, Alejandra Mires, Anna Pinheiro, Hannah Williams, Verena Maeder, Fadia Muhssen and Rajai Shram, Karyn Simpson, Rich and Lily, Paul Jhon Brennan, Scott Davidson, Mohammed Almajjar, Liz Bishop, Lakin Wylder, Iza, Meg, Echai Runget, Nate Wilbourne, Lucia Zuñiga, Dafni Anastasiadi, Eileen, Te Tau Ihu Palestine Solidarity Group, Elizabeth, Helen Blade, Christine, Gwen Bray, Paul Harrington, Gina Vanner, Manfred Toelke, Tanya Nock, Leslie Azzis, Pauline Agache, Maria Uhrle, Alexandria Karatza, Lina, Cathy Harrington, Bee and Sally from English Language Partners, Jennifer Benton, Sarah Biss and Julia Jones,Amrita Gardiner, Alan, Noah and David.