“Citizen journalism is the modern expression of peace activism.” – Ambassador Uri Savir
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The platform was created by YaLa Staff to showcase works by the participants of the YaLa Academy Citizen Journalism Program.
Its contributors come from Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon and beyond.
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I went to the market, for an emergency. Quickly, I got dressed. I don’t know why I didn’t look back at the mirror this time, As I usually do. Habitually I check myself in the mirror once and twice Before I go out. This has nothing to do with my
I went to the market, for an emergency. Quickly, I got dressed. I don’t know why I didn’t look back at the mirror this time, As I usually do. Habitually I check myself in the mirror once and twice Before I go out. This has nothing to do with my
I went to the market, for an emergency. Quickly, I got dressed. I don’t know why I didn’t look back at the mirror this time, As I usually do. Habitually I check myself in the mirror once and twice Before I go out. This has nothing to do with my
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Envisioned by Ambassador Uri Savir, YaLa Young Leaders work together to create and enact a new regional vision of freedom, equality, prosperity, and peace. Following the 2011 Arab Spring events, Amb. Savir was inspired by how a regional exchange of ideas through social media by young people encouraged change in the region.