Farkha is a traditional hilltop village in the Salfit district of Palestine, which has been expressing its radical and progressive leanings for decades. In addition to strong left-leaning politics, local leaders have been encouraging autonomy and sustainability for many years through rooftop rainwater harvesting, organic home gardens, and chemical-free agriculture generally. The town has a village-beautification plan, a community-operated kindergarten and civic center, and a women's cooperative … Read more
Farkha
- Region: GEN Fertile Crescent
- Language: Arabic