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Hanan al-Hroub

Al Hroub specializes in supporting children traumatized by violence. She grew up in a Palestinian refugee camp where she was exposed to acts of violence, and her own children were traumatized by a shooting incident. She teaches Palestinian refugee children, and her slogan is "No to Violence".

In March 2016, Al Hroub was the second winner of the n Global Teacher Prize. The Varkey Foundation's Global Education and Skills Forum presents the annual award and Al Hroub's award was commemorated in a video message from Pope Francis.

I will have more info on this beautiful story on my blog, by tomorrow; This poem with more images is already on my site!

Hanan al-Hroub Hatred will never destroy an enemy A path to victory can be garnered with roses No one wins the heart with a gun Another day of tears, dying children fulfills no cause Nourish the heart to renounce violent ways All the fruits of the garden shall then be reaped Lovers should be free to walk the promenades and flowery streets Hatred will only destroy you from within Robbing you of dignity, dreams, making days grim Overtures, a symphonic army of music Underscoring the resolve to make them feel the human bond Bountiful is the reward, when love unites

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/17/2016 4:15:00 PM

Love this one ,Arthur. Somehow missed it before. We need more like her in the world

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 4:22:00 PM

Yes I thought it was a nice story! We dont hear enough of the good ones in this world! Hugs!

Jean Murray

Date: 7/5/2016 5:34:00 AM

Arthur, just glimpsed your Youtube site. The paintings and photos alone are amazing. Must look into it now.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Jean, I dont have a you-tube site, its just my website, with a lot of different content!! Thanks for checking it out! Hugs!

Aurore Severo

Date: 7/3/2016 9:06:00 PM

Lovely dedication, takes a woman! Woman power hahahahaha peace and love xoxo

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 4:35:00 PM

LOL so true! Thank you Aurore, hope all is well with you!

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/3/2016 2:39:00 PM

Hi Arthur, This is a well written acrostic for a phenomenal woman. People like this make the world a better place. Thank you so much for sharing her story-7:-) Alexis

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 4:26:00 PM

Thank you so much Alexis!!! Hugs!

Billy Jones

Date: 7/2/2016 7:51:00 PM

short and sweet, loved this very very much, may hate go away like snow in july, peace, love and light always!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 4:25:00 PM

Thanks Billy, haven't seen you around, there is new chat, email me when you get this!!!! cheers!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/2/2016 5:22:00 PM

inspirational woman Arthur - a great acrostic:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 4:24:00 PM

Thanks Jan, sorry for delay, I hate not getting notifications anymore, miss so many nice comments this way.