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A Playground In Memory of Robert S. Mallouk

PfP is moving ahead with construction of a community garden and playground in loving memory of Robert S. Mallouk, through the generosity of his family and friends. The playground, located in el Bireh at al Yasmin Society will serve children of various abilities and will be accessible. Robert S. Mallouk of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania passed away on March 28, 2013 at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Robert was the son of the late Salim Nicholas Mallouk and Sarah Klat Mallouk. He attended Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn. Upon graduation he entered Princeton University. WWII interrupted his studies. Robert was part of the “greatest generation”, serving our country in the US Army during WW II as a rifleman in the battle of Luzon, Philippines. Returning to Princeton, he graduated with honors, receiving the prestigious Robert Thornton McCay Award in Chemistry. He continued his education at Princeton and earned a Masters …

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thank you for a wonderful year

  …helping children reclaim their childhoods  May 2013 Thank You For Another Fabulous Event! Once again, you came and gave in the spirit of our shared commitment to children and their Right to Play.  Thank you! The evening was emceed by Sonia Rosen, with Nadim, her one-year-old son, helping out quite a bit.  Abeer Karzoun and Betsey Piette opened the event with introductory remarks in …

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Reminder, PfP’s 2013 fundraiser

            …helping children reclaim their childhoods   The big day is almost here   Thank you to all of you who already purchased your tickets.     This is a final reminder for those of you who still haven’t gotten your tickets to do so at the advance sale price.  We will sell tickets at the door, but the price is slightly higher and seating is limited.   We …

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Reminder, PfP’s 2013 fundraiser

  …helping children reclaim their childhoods It’s time for PfP’s annual fundraiser fun! It’s that time of the year again when all of us gather in one place to share an evening of community, delicious food, laughter, good entertainment, and, best of all, the affirmation of our commitment to uphold the Right to Play for children in in Palestine and refugee camps elsewhere. Our feature entertainment is none other than Philly’s very own comedian, writer, musician Amer Zahr! Saturday, May 4th, UPenn Click here for more information and ticket orders  Always, Olive …

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PfP’s 2013 fundraiser

  …helping children reclaim their childhoods It’s time for PfP’s annual fundraiser fun! It’s that time of the year again when all of us gather in one place to share an evening of community, delicious food, laughter, good entertainment, and, best of all, the affirmation of our commitment to uphold the Right to Play for children in in Palestine and refugee camps elsewhere. Our feature entertainment is none other than Philly’s very own comedian, writer, musician Amer Zahr! Click here for more information and ticket orders  Back from Palestine! Board member Hanan Urick just returned from a trip …

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Save The Date!

  …helping children reclaim their childhoods Save The Date! Playgrounds for Palestine will hold it’s annual fundraiser dinner on May 4th, 2013 at UPenn’s Hall of Flags in Philadelphia, PA. We hope you will mark your calendars to join us for another evening with friends.  Details will follow in the coming days We’re Going To Palestine! In a couple of weeks, Hanan Urick, our newly elected PfP Chair of the Board, will be traveling to Palestine to help launch a new initiative to build 10 new playgrounds in various Palestinian towns throughout the West Bank.  PfP and Tomorrow’s Youth Organization (TYO) will collaborate with local community groups and contractors to construct playgrounds that are safe, inviting, and stimulating for children. This partnership and projects reflects PfP’s …

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Sinjil, Flying Paper, Olive Oil

  Can’t see images? Click here to view in browser  PfP Is Happy To Announce… Another Playground Built! …this one is in Sinjil, a remote small village in the Ramallah District. Sinjil KG is owned and run by the Women’s Charitable Society.  It accommodates ~180 children and has 10 teachers.   In addition to erecting this playground, PfP contributed to the renovation of the KG, including tiling the floors, painting walls, and updating toilet facilities used by the children and staff.  All work was done in coordination with The Welfare Society.   For more information and photos, click here. UPCOMING EVENT: Film Screening of… FLYING PAPER Please join us for a preview screening of a newly edited cut of the documentary …

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PfP would like to wish you Eid Murbarak!

Dear PfP Supporters, PfP would like to send you wishes for peace, fortune, and blessings on Eid ul-Adha. Also, we’ve been quiet lately because we’re working feverishly on a lot of exciting projects, which we’ll share with you soon! As a preview, we’ve developed a new paradigm to build better playgrounds, each designed to meet individual community needs in a more economical and sustainable way. We will also unveil a new sports pilot program that will involve older teens from the Palestinian Diaspora mentoring and coaching young soccer teams in Palestine, starting in Nablus. …

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August 2012 Newsletter

    Thank you for everything you do to support PfP.  We greatly value and appreciate you. Below you will find the latest update on our activities to uphold the Right to Play and bring joy to children. Wishing you love and wonder, The PfP Board A Playground for Deir Ammar Preschool… In Loving Memory of Cynthia Laitman We are delighted and honored to announce the completion of a playground in memory of an extraoridnary and beautiful soul, Cynthia Laitman.   The project was made possible through the love and support of her sister, Judith Laitman, her …

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Post fundraiser email

Newsletter   . . . helping children reclaim their childhood  April 2012 Sustaining Play Into Another Decade. Thank You! We kicked off this beautiful Philadelphia spring with our fabulous fundraiser on Saturday 31 March at University of Pennsylvania’s Houston Hall.  Thank you again to everyone who came out to support the event and helped create such a warm and generous atmosphere – the spirit of familiarity, family, unity, and solidarity with Palestinian children that this event brings to our community is becoming legendary and we look forward to bringing that lovely feeling back for many years to come! We have so many people to thank for making this event possible year after year – our generous sponsors, advertisers, silent auction and raffle donors, volunteers, and more. We could …

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PHOTO ALBUM | Ramadan 2026

At both the Phoenix School and the Modern Childhood School, our students participated in craft workshops to create Ramadan decorations

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Play, while it cannot change the external realities of children’s lives, can be a vehicle for children to explore and enjoy their differences and similarities and to create, even for a brief time, a more just world where everyone is an equal and valued participant.