WEST BANK Three young Palestine refugee girls showed off their talent and creativity in international chess games this month, earning top prizes internationally. 14-year-old Yara, 13-year-old Nadeen, and 11-year-old Rahaf began playing chess as part of an UNRWA programme to incorporate extra-curricular activities in its schools. Saturday chess activities Every Saturday, in coordination with the Qattana Sport Club, UNRWA’s Qattana School near Jerusalem trains students in many sports … [Read more...]
WEST BANK, Refugee girls receive international chess prizes
February 13, 2013 by Team Celebration
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