First off, you will probably be seeing a lot of giraffe print this spring, secondly read below to see why I chose to do a giraffe print outfit (aside from the fact that I love it).
The top is by Michael Korrs, bronze bag is by Steve Madden, Rebecca ring, and gorgeous wedges a la Via Spiga all from Nordstrom, pants from Abercrombie & Fitch. The tan scarves are from Rebirth of Chic and the brown pashmina is from Star Scarves - you can choose from either! Ooh and another idea: brown turtleneck with a wrap hijab, chiicc.
I came across this story called "Malindi's Journey" it was part of the Fulbright Association Annual Conference in Marrakech, Morocco - Program of the International Education Task Force: “The Universal and Unique Expressions of Cultures on Curricula"
Teachers in Boston added it into their curriculum as piece of the whole. Click here for a link to the pdf. I think it's a cool concept and I'm glad we're trying to expand the horizons of the young generation.
these are the highlights:
Malindi’s Journey and the curriculum provides opportunities for students to learn that Africans, Asians, and Muslims have a history that has indeed been interconnected for centuries. Students learn about the thriving trade routes of the Indian Ocean in the centuries before and after the spread of Islam. In learning about the experience of African, Arab, and Chinese travelers and traders from long ago, students learn how to step into the shoes of others and develop deeper understanding of African, Chinese, and Islamic history
Malindi is a giraffe, why a giraffe?
In 1414 the giraffe was presented to the Yong Le Emperor in Beijing with ambassadors from Malindi -- the giraffe is still used today by the Chinese as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between China and Africa
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In response to Alixianna's comment, I thought this would be relevant:
Donate to Doctors Without Borders to help them aid the people of Kenya during this unfortunate time. May Allah reward you for your efforts insh'Allah.
Here is a link to their site - and a specific article if you don't know whats up: click here.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Malindi the Giraffe - Universal and Unique Expressions of Cultures on Curricula
Posted by Vanessa Fatima at 8:01 PM
Labels: Africa, China, cultures in curricula, Malindi's Journey, modest dressing
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3 comments:
I love any safari look--my cas pre-islamic style. Jazzakallah--it reminds me of Kenya. Oh God, I miss Kenya. Insha'Allah Allah will have mercy on the innocents there right now.
Alixianna - I really like how you worded that "cas pre-islamic style"
and as for the state that Kenya is in right now... may Allah reward them high levels in Paradise for being patient in this time of adversity. Ameen.
I worked with so many from Doctors Without Borders during my times as an aid-worker (and while they sometimes violated UN rules and got us all into danger) I love the brave men and women of the organization who stood up the Interhamwe and FNI and the likes when all other pulled out (plus a group of Ethiopian muslim nurses who worked with them who taught me that Muslim women are not timid). Please also, never forget the Red Cross (the TRUE aid group who is actually responsible for upholding the Geneva convention---more so even than MSF) in times of crisis. The men and women here are heroes: in Africa, Lebannon, wherever the world abandons. They do more good than any aid group I have ever witnessed.
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