HolyLandTrust.org

Title

Holy Land Trust—Strengthening Communities for the Future

Description

Holy Land Trust (HLT) is a Palestinian not-for-profit organization established in 1998 in Bethlehem with the aim of strengthening, encouraging and improving the Palestinian community through working with children, families, youth, and the non-governmental organization (NGO) community. This goal is achieved on three levels: the creation of comprehensive community awareness programs, working on local and international advocacy initiatives, and building local and international networks and partnerships.

two fronts: achieving political independence through supporting the Palestinian community in developing nonviolent resistance approaches towards ending the occupation; and assisting it in building an independent Palestine that is founded on the principles of nonviolence, democracy, respect for human rights, and peaceful means of resolving conflicts. In addition, HLT works to build deeper and broader international understanding regarding the situation in the Holy Land in order to strengthen the capacity of all those working for achieving positive change in this region. HLT believes in the important role the international community plays in achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Holy Land Trust programs are uniquely founded on historical, political and religious experiences and events that have taken place in the Holy Land and have shaped human history; experiences that are a strong part of Palestinian culture and tradition as well. HLT activities are implemented through three major programs:

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Contact

Middle East Fellowship
Pasadena California
United States 91114
+1.6267977904

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