Swedish and Italian groups hike the Nativity Trail
A Swedish group and an Italian group hiked the Nativity trial. The Swedes started in Nazareth, while the Italians set off from Jenin. Both groups stayed with local families along the way and learned about Palestine’s landscape and history.
Harvard Kennedy School Group 16/03/2013-24/03/2013
The Palestine Group from the Harvard Kennedy School organized for a group of 49 US students to visit the country (sponsored by Padico*, Paltel, the National Beverage Company, and Palestine Minority Authority).Moses Brown Group 12/03/2013-20/03/2013
Irish Group 13/03/2013-20/03/2013
A group of activists from Ireland visited Palestine, making a tour of the Separation Wall and spending some time volunteering in the Aida refugee camp. They also met with Palestinian politicians and joined the non-violent Friday demonstration in Bilin.
Imbach Nativity Trail 07/03/2013-18/03/2013
A Swiss group hiked along the Nativity Trail, beginning at Nazareth with a tour of the Church of the Annunciation and the House of Mary.
Father James Group 05/03/2013-13/03/2013
A Christian group from the US came to visit the sacred sites of Palestine. With Siraj’s help, the group was able to go beyond the ordinary pilgrimage itinerary, meeting with local people and learning about the political issues facing our country, as well as enjoying Palestinian food and hospitality.
Westtown School Trip 02/03/2013-15/03/2013
Students from Westtown School in the US visited Palestine to learn about the country’s social and political challenges. After beginning in Jerusalem, the students went on to visit some of the West Bank’s refugee camps and to meet grassroots organizations. Georgetown University
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Tourism for Tomorrow Award April 2013
The Siraj Center was one of three finalists at the Tourism for Tomorrow awards in Abu Dhabi. The keynote speaker at the awards was President Bill Clinton. Siraj was selected from more than 130 applicants worldwide, and was recognized for its outstanding work in bringing the benefits of tourism to local communities throughout Palestine.
Global Young Adult Conference
Please Mark the Dates:Sabeel's Global Young Adult Festival
July 1-6, 2013
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Bike Tour Jan 2013 from 30/01/2013 - 06/02/2013
A multi-national group cycled all the way from Jenin to Jerusalem, passing through Nablus, Taybeh, Jericho, Bethlehem, and Hebron before then they finished their tour in the Old City.
Wright Tour group from 25/01/2013 - 04/02/2013
An American delegation from the US, led by Pastor Jeff Wright and his wife Janet,
visited Palestine again this year.The group met with Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, Muslims and Christians to engage in dialogue and to hear different perspectives on the conflict.