Featuring in Ethics Center

Hello Everyone, 

As a main part of the project, Ulafa'a has been communicating with Bradeis University throughout the process to investigate the creative approaches of reconciliation. Skype meetings and online conferences will be conducted to bridge the relationship between Ulafa'a and Peacebuilding and The Arts Program in Brandeis University. All in order to produce a creative artwork that touches people and help in bringing them together. 

Ulafa'a is now featured in the International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life's website which you can check out by clicking here.

Many thanks for the team of Peacebuilding and The Arts Program in Brandeis for their constant help and  support. 


Salaam, 
Ulafa'a Team

A Morning in Farmers' Market

Since the weather is perfectly cold Ulafa'a decided to change the scene and hit the farmers' market early morning for a farmers' breakfast and to record few clips about the project... 


We leave you with some pictures of that day... 

Wasan and Ali preparing to take the first clip..... Action! 

Our first Ulafa'a member to talk, Yasser

We needed someone to "direct" people and supervise... Nada and Yasser didn't mind taking the part!

When the person behind the camera comes in front of it.... becomes too nervous!

Setting up Nada with the mic

 Farmers' market is going to be there every Saturday until May in Budaiya Gardens... You should not miss it! 


Keep an eye for the next Ulafa'a video... 


Salaam,
Ulafaa Team 

Ulafaa in GDN =)

Hello Everyone! 

After our times in market 338, our team member Areej (journalist and painter) published an article about us in Gulf Daily News... 

You can view the original size of the picture through the link here. 
 
You can also view the article through GDN's official website here.

Thanks Areej ^^

Salaam, 
The Ulafaa Team 

Our First Video!

Hello Everyone! 

Our first video is finally uploaded! 

This was taken during our group walk from Manama Souq to Adliya... Our aim was to observe life... and people... Each one with his/her camera took snapshots for what caught their interest... 

The video is a summary of an almost 3-hours walk, our findings will be reflected through our work and in the final publication... 

Please feel free to share the video with your contacts... 

Many thanks to Leon. D for making this video.

Enjoy! 

Salaam, 
The Ulafaa Team

Market 338 in a Nutshell!

Market 338 came to an end.... ! 

It was such a great experience to introduce ourselves to the public in market 338 in Adliya... We have learnt a lot and we came to know many people who share our thoughts and want be part of our family... 

Our zone forced people to smile (the least) and to make a theme song (the most)!
People have shared their thoughts about life with us...Remembered great memories of old days... Or simply spread some love with our "free hugs" and "hi-5" signs!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Alriwaq Art Space for giving us a space to express and interact with people... Market 338 was a great success and we were glad to be a modest part of it... Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who supported us.. It was great to see all of you.... 

Salaam, 
Ulafaa Team

Extended deadline!

We have great news for the artists in Bahrain. We are extending our deadline for application to our program till the 15th of December!

The Ulafa'a Initiative Program is a program based on the thought of reconciliation through the arts. We are gathering young budding artist with little exposure, as well as the more experienced, to create a positive social impact by artistic and creative means.

We will be hosting social events, activities and exhibitions from December till mid 2013, so stay updated with our news by following us on twitter and instagram on @ulafaa

To apply to Ulafaa, please send your name and contact information to ulafaainitiative@gmail.com

Ulafa'a @ market 338!

During one of the most happening months of the year, Market 338 has returned to the chilly season of Bahrain. Ulafa'a has its very own space right here in the heart of Adliya, promoting creativeness, reconciliation and most importantly fun! We have a line of exciting activities coming up in the next two weeks, such as street art games, and live performances so stay tuned!

Follow us on twitter and instagram on @ulaffa to know the juicy details!

We are located at the seating area between Blaze burgers and the Park area.