Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem

Following the legacy of a family committed to peace and reconciliation, Sami Awad founded Holy Land Trust in 1998 based on strong principles of nonviolence. After more than 10 years of community engagement, HLT focus on nonviolence as the catalyst to end all forms of conflict and establish an enduring and comprehensive peace in the Holy Land.

www.holylandtrust.org

PMNH, Bethlehem

The Palestine Museum of Natural History is a grassroots volunteer run project initiated by Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh exploring Palestinian bio-diversity and human history. This experiential Museum serves the local schools, supports research on the effects of the occupation on the health of the Palestinian people, and educates on responsible human interactions with the environment.


www.palestinenature.org

Tent of Nations, Bethlehem

Tent of Nations brings people of various cultures together to build bridges of understanding, reconciliation and peace. The farm is owned by the Nassar family, growing olives, grape vines, almonds, vegetables and fruit on about 100 acres of land. The family have fought a legal battle to keep hold the land since it was threatened with confiscation in 1991.


www.tentofnations.org

Auja Eco Center, Jericho

Auja's Environmental Education Center is a focal point for environmental awareness on the importance of the Jordan Valley by teaching visitors and students about the geology, fauna, flora, water resources and cultural heritage of Wadi Auja and the Jordan Valley as a whole. The three storey building includes a conference room, workshop rooms, exhibit area, a cafeteria, a guesthouse and a rooftop bird watching area.



www.aujaecocenter.org