New Bloom

New Bloom

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New Bloom is an online magazine covering youth culture and politics in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific. https://newbloommag.net https://linktr.ee/admin/links

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Tomorrow! Join us for the latest Taipei Science Cafe! We will be hearing from Dr. Chia-Ling Fong, the Co-Founder of TurtleSpot Taiwan, on how “Every Turtle Has a Story: How Citizen Scientists Turn Photos Into Research and Conservation” www.facebook.com/events/14299...

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【CALL FOR WINTER CONTRIBUTORS】 In the next few weeks, the rainy season will begin in Gaza. What used to be celebrated as the start of the olive harvest is now the most dire season for Palestinians in Gaza

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If you have any questions about this monthly mutual aid initiative, feel free to reach out to us at newbloommag (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you all for your time and support, please share this call for winter monthly mutual aid contributors with anyone in your networks

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【CALL FOR WINTER CONTRIBUTORS】 In the next few weeks, the rainy season will begin in Gaza. What used to be celebrated as the start of the olive harvest is now the most dire season for Palestinians in Gaza

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To cover their tents with an additional plastic tarp to protect against the rain and keep their living spaces dry. In addition to tent repair or replacement, families also need additional winter clothing and blankets to stay warm, as night time temperatures can drop as low as 6C.

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Given the winter preparation needs of the families and communities we are supporting, we are putting this call out for New Bloom Palestine Monthly Mutual Aid Initiative (NBPMMAI) contributors who can commit to providing a monthly donation from now through the end of February

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【CALL FOR WINTER CONTRIBUTORS】 In the next few weeks, the rainy season will begin in Gaza. What used to be celebrated as the start of the olive harvest is now the most dire season for Palestinians in Gaza

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In addition to widespread hunger, Palestinians in Gaza must also figure out how to keep their families dry and warm in the midst of winter rain and cold. Some tents have massive coverage gaps that need to be fixed before the rains come, and the majority of tents are not equipped

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To handle flooding. With most families lacking off-the-ground storage, any flooding means that precious food supplies get wet and spoiled. So tent maintenance and winterization is a utmost priority right now. The most common winterization measure that families have access to is

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【CALL FOR WINTER CONTRIBUTORS】 In the next few weeks, the rainy season will begin in Gaza. What used to be celebrated as the start of the olive harvest is now the most dire season for Palestinians in Gaza

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The overwhelming majority of which have been displaced and are living in tents. These tents wear down easily over time. Rain leaks through any holes and gaps, and when it floods during heavy rains, many tents are unable to keep the water out.

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In this two-part event, participants will have a chance to learn about poetry by or pertaining to Palestine and its people, write their own poems as they relate to Palestine, and perform them. The first session is this weekend, though not at DAYBREAK! www.facebook.com/share/1Tgz8r...