Palestinian women in An Nabi Samwil village are staying—and surviving

January 25, 2025 | Published by World Council of Churches

Nawal Barakat lives in the village of An Nabi Samwil. It’s only eight kilometers northwest of Jerusalem—but it might as well be a world away. Nawal Barakat lives in the village of An Nabi Samwil, just eight kilometers from Jerusalem, but feels...

School principal expresses grave concern for children in Bedouin community

January 20, 2025 | Published by World Council of Churches

The text describes a Bedouin school in East Jerusalem that, along with its entire community, is under threat of demolition. Students and teachers face daily harassment from settlers, including intimidation with dogs, spitting, and blocked access. The...

Winter Adventures in Jerusalem

December 9, 2024 | Published by My Jerusalem Story

After a rare snowfall on February 25, 1921, Jerusalemites enjoyed the snow, including riding a horse-drawn sleigh. The American Colony building is visible in the background, known for its social and educational services. Snowfall is infrequent in Jer...

East Jerusalem Schools

December 5, 2024 | Published by My Jerusalem Story

The education system for Palestinians in East Jerusalem is fragmented and dysfunctional due to its complex history and the unresolved status of the city in international law. Various categories of schools serve Palestinian students, each with differe...

Fact sheet – Demographics of East Jerusalem (October 2024)

October 17, 2024 | Published by The world Council of Churches

This fact sheet is a product of the work of the World Council of Churches’ Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) under the EU-sponsored project entitled “Maintaining a Lively Palestinian and Bedouin Presence in EA...

Station J: A Hub for Young Palestinians

January 5, 2024 | Published by Dan Church Aid

Station J: A Hub for Young Palestinians is an innovation and entrepreneurship project aimed at empowering Palestinian youth in East Jerusalem. The initiative provides a collaborative co-working space where young people can access training, workshops,...

Girls Attend UNRWA School in Shu‘fat Refugee Camp

October 2, 2023 | Published by Jerusalem Story

This 1980s photo captures the lives of Palestinian refugee children in the Shu‘fat refugee camp, East Jerusalem. Established by UNRWA in 1965 to house families displaced during the Nakba, the camp became the only Palestinian refugee camp within Isr...

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