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As part of the Palestinian Red Crescent psychological support program, and partnership with AEI, the psychological health department team organized series of sessions for the SSH group. These meetings aimed to support the women’s mental well-being and foster a sense of empowerment and unity within the community. In one session, Elias Mubarak, a psychology graduate from Al-Quds University, led an …

In the marginalized areas of Bethlehem and Hebron, a group of extraordinary young Palestinian women are rewriting their own stories. With steadfast determination and a passion for justice, they’re taking a stand for their communities. Funded by MISEREOR, this project is empowering these young women to become agents of change. Through targeted training and mentorship, they’re developing the skills and …

The AEI-Pax Christi project, “Strengthening Civic Peace Initiatives through Integral Ecology,” has made great steps in 2024, blending ecological awareness with cultural heritage and community sumud. Through three main tracks – Improving Ecological Project Preparation and Management, Youth Advocacy campaigns, and Cultural Tourism—the initiative has empowered local communities to work together for a better future. Ecological Project Preparation and Management …

The AEI/Pax Christi, Sumud story house women’s group has been receiving a series of training workshops led by Fuad Giacaman about our Palestinian oral and local history with refernces to the historical, cultural, and religious sites in Bethlehem and its surroundings. The workshops include a series of local field trips to translate the theoretical with the practical aspects of this …

In the heart of Bethlehem’s most vulnerable communities, the Arab Educational Institute (AEI) – Pax Christi brought a transformative vision to life. Through its Early Warning and Response System (EWRS) project, AEI empowered residents in Beit Sakaria, Al-Ma’sara, Al-Khader, and the Palestinian Red Crescent community to face challenges head-on, fostering hope and sumud. In Beit Sakaria, where education struggles under …

Bethlehem, Palestine – A youth delegation from the Arab Educational Institute (AEI) – Pax Christi Bethlehem, led by Mr. Roger Salameh, Head of AEI Projects, returned from a transformative cultural exchange program in Estonia. The program, titled “Together in Motion,” brought together young participants from Palestine and five European countries – Hungary, Slovakia, Spain, Bulgaria, and Estonia – aimed at …