Art from the refugee camp to you
In 2023, CB Crew presented Still Alive, a series of showcases featuring various urban dancers and reflecting on the phases of Palestinian struggle through time.
In 2024, CB Crew created Get Down for Gaza, a weekly international event that is taking place from the refugee camps of Gaza to NYC, Paris, and Dubai!
In 2022, CB Crew staged We Will Not Go Down, a program designed for and in collaboration with the orphans of Gaza, culminating in a final showcase.
A weekly dance competition for the boys and girls to bring their best moves and win the prize of best dancer of the week. The event takes place in CB Crew Academy
Gaza is Alive program is an artistic dance tour which connected the dancers of Gaza with the dancers in many countries in Europe aiming to exchange experiences and cultures.
Established in 2012, the CB Crew Academy provides more than 50 students with professional instruction in creative disciplines including dance, graffiti, and music. Featuring programs for both boys and girls, the Academy hosts weekly exhibitions and rewards the best performers, allowing the children an opportunity for healthy expression and competition. In addition, CB Crew Academy helps children meet their material needs by providing access to clothing and scholarships.
Since the 2009 bombing of their practice studio, CB Crew have weathered multiple wars and resulting traumatic losses. In response, team members have completed studies in psychology and art therapy in order to better help the community. Our crew believes the performing arts can impact meaningful change and help heal traumas. We offer specialized programs focusing on somatic release and coping skills to help children restore their sense of wellbeing and belonging.
In 2009, Save The Children partnered with Camps Breakers to provide art therapy programs for children in need of rehabilitation.
Camps Breakers was founded in 2004 by brothers Moh Ghraiz and Ahmed Alghariz, who formed the community dance team to represent the Palestinian people and draw attention to their ongoing struggle. CB Crew shares the unique beauty of dance and art with the people Gaza through teaching and performances, in addition to speaking around the world. Since it's creation, the crew has achieved multiple dreams, including the establishment of the first dance school in Nuseirat Refugee Camp, after bombing in 2009 rendered their previous practice studio unusable.
Welcome to the Et’aam Food Aid Initiative - a community project initiated by the Camps Breakers Crew & Breakdance School.
While teaching children the art of breakdancing is our passion, CB Crew’s ultimate focus is the wellbeing of the entire community.
Several months ago, the Crew began providing free meals to a few families in need. Soon after, demand flourished and in response to that need we launched the Et’aam Food Aid Campaign (formerly CB Crew Food Access Initiative), aimed at raising funds to make a bigger impact within the community.
The word “Et’aam” (pronounced ‘it-AHM’) signifies a deep commitment to feeding those in need. It perfectly encapsulates our mission to nourish and support Palestinians, particularly those facing extreme financial hardship and displacement in the Gaza Strip. Through our initiative, we strive to embody the values of our name by making a consistent and lasting impact in the lives of others, providing nutrition and resources to as many families as we can.
Et’aam currently distributes food in both Nuseirat Camp and Deir Al Balah. Our dedicated ground teams provide groceries to 25 families each week, filled with everything from lifesaving dry goods to rare, nutritious vegetables.
With food prices soaring due to scarcity, heightened demand, supply chain issues and blockade delays, access to essential nutrition has become a challenge for every individual in Gaza. Through our combined efforts, we can fulfill our mission providing nourishment and support to community members in need.
We invite you to follow along with our journey and dedicated team members via our Instagram fundraising page - @etaamfoodaid / @cbcrewlt. If you’d like to learn more about our dance crew and the children we mentor, you can find us on our main page - @campsbreakerz.
Thank you for your attention, empathy and contribution! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of deserving, vulnerable families.
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