Portraits for Peace

صور من أجل السلام

 Salam alaikum! 

A celebration of Palestinian culture featuring portraits of individuals from diverse nationalities who stand together in support of peace, and fostering unity and understanding.

Through cultural diversity, each photograph expresses the universal desire for harmony, spreading messages of peace and hope to inspire positive change in our world. Portraits for Peace features two photographic pieces: "Little Windows" and "Spread Light."

 Little Windows

نوافذ صغيرة

Little Windows a collection of 50 photographs featuring individuals who are based in Te Tau Ihu Aotearoa but originate from over 30 countries, expressing messages of peace and hope in their own languages.
Through these images we call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the violence, while expressing our support for Palestine. Children are our future: they deserve to grow up in peace and need protection, not insecurity and abuse!
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 supported, knowing that many people around the world stand with them. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the safety we enjoy in Aotearoa and to connect more deeply with the realities faced by others.
Among the represented nationalities are 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.