Totnes Friends of Palestine presents a screening of Seeds of Dignity tonight at 6pm at the Hairy Barista speciality coffee shop in Totnes an is hosted by Azul Thome.

It is a fundraising evening organised by Graines des Cendres (Seeds from Ashes) showing a documentary on food sovereignty in Lebanon created by BuJu Buzuruna and Buzur Juzur Aflam.

“Seeds of Dignity” is a 30-minute short documentary by Ali AlSheikh about Buzuruna Juzuruna (subtitled in English), a collective of farmers and seed activists in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, which preserves and distributes traditional seeds to resist industrial agriculture and defend food sovereignty.

It will followed by a live Visiofrom Lebanon with Serge Harfouche, co founder of “BuJu”

Graines des Cendres is an association that supports permaculture projects in Lebanon in times of war, occupation and collapse, created in France by Azul Thome.

The evening is a fundraiser for the project Al Khimea.

Totnes Friends of Palestine brings together people of diverse ages, nationalities, faiths, and backgrounds (including local residents from Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and secular backgrounds).

They host regular Friday busking sessions in the Totnes market square—raising significant funds for organizations like Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) and other humanitarian projects such as health clinics and youth initiatives.

The group regularly host community film screenings (such as Life Support, Bye Bye Tiberias, and other documentary works) at local venues like St John's Church in Bridgetown and the Totnes Cinema, often featuring book exchange stalls and guest speakers.

They also organize peaceful marches, vigils, and awareness demonstrations in Totnes to call for ceasefires, humanitarian access, and an end to the occupation in Gaza.

For more information you can visit their website at: https://www.totnesfriendsofpalestine.org/

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