Dear friends and family, We are happy to share with you our latest bi-annual report. In this document you will find a brief outline of our activities and engagement since the beginning of 2024. We share this report as our minds and hearts continue to be heavy, burdened with the suffering of too many peoples […]

Recent changes at Wi’am Center Dear friends and supporters, We want to keep you informed about recent changes at Wi’am Center. Due to financial constraints causing a shortage of salaries, we have adjusted our working hours, our center will be open from 8:00 am 2:00 PM Your continued support is crucial during these challenging times. Your […]

The hopes of the world rest on young people." - UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres Youth and climate change. By: Ms Hana Kirreh In fact, young people comprise a large part of the world’s population. That is why they can play an active role in protecting and improving the environment and create creative plans and […]

Gender Based Violence and Climate change during War By: Ms Hana Kirreh Climate change can have a tremendous effect on humanity and worsens the conditions of people living under occupation; it increases the risks of poverty and inequality. Climate change including increase in temperature, lowers availability of water resources and long-term incremental changes in rainfall […]

Breast cancer and climate change Hana Kirreh Several factors, both endogenous and exogenous are known to affect the risk of breast cancer. These factors include hormonal status, anthropometric characteristics, radiation and genetic predisposition. In addition, exposure to environmental pollutants and toxic chemicals can increase the risk of breast cancer among women. The risk of each […]

Wi’am Center is privileged to announce the inauguration of a short documentary called “Breaking Barriers ”. Join us on a journey celebrating the resilience, courage, and triumph of two Palestinian women role models that excel in political and social affairs. At Wi'am, we recognize the pivotal role that women play in shaping the political landscape […]

Dear friends , Greetings from Bethlehem. I would like to share with you , which is published in The Canadian Journal of Theology, Mental Health and Disability – Trauma and Resistance Volume $ No.1, Spring 2024 You can see other articles by different writers too . You can access the issue here: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cjtmhd/index We would […]

PLEASE DON’T ALLOW THE GRINCH TO STEAL CHRISTMAS !!! Project Name: “Celebrating Christmas with Joy and Cheers” Organization: “Wi’am: Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center” Address: Bethlehem, Hebron-Jerusalem Rd., P.O. Box: 1039, Bethlehem Telephone: 2770513/ Fax:        2777333 E-mail: hope@alaslah.org Background: John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, […]

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Since March 5th of 2020, Bethlehem has seen a profound absence of pilgrims and tourists. With an economy largely based in the tourism industry, this has had a devastating effect on the community, with many families suffering financially. Wi’am is so glad to see tourists and pilgrims starting to return to Bethlehem, and we are […]