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Thank you for your care and for all your support. Please find below a small excerpt of what life is like and how we have been affected “8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, - [🌼 Hope in Bloom: A Summer Escape for Palestinian Children 🌼](https://www.alaslah.org/🌼-hope-in-bloom-a-summer-escape-for-palestinian-children-🌼/) - 🌼 Hope in Bloom: A Summer Escape for Palestinian Children 🌼 This summer, Wi’am – The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center – is launching “Hope in Bloom”, a four-week summer camp for children in Bethlehem, ages 6 to 15. These children live under the daily stress of military occupation, poverty, and limited access to safe spaces. For - [Wi'am Yearly Report 2024](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-yearly-report-2024/) - 2024 was a year of unprecedented challenges in Palestine. Learn how Wi’am Center responded with vital programs in mediation, trauma support, and empowerment. Our Yearly Narrative Report is now available. Please read and share to help us continue this critical work. Link to Report: https://www.alaslah.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Yearly-Report-2024-wiam-modify.pdf #Wi’am #Palestine #HumanRights #Community - [The hopes of the world rest on young people." - UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres Youth and climate change.](https://www.alaslah.org/the-hopes-of-the-world-rest-on-young-people-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-youth-and-climate-change/) - 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 - [WI’am Semi Annual Report: Jan. 1st to June 30th ,2024](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-semi-annual-report-jan-1st-to-june-30th-2024/) - 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 - [A Call to Education and Action Regarding the Crisis in Gaza](https://www.alaslah.org/2419-2/) - The Two Hundred and Second ‘Aha Pae‘āina of the Hawai‘i Conference of the United Church of Christ A Call to Education and Action Regarding the Crisis in Gaza – Approved by the 202nd ‘Aha Pae‘āina SUMMARY This resolution calls on the Hawai‘i Conference of the United Church of Christ (HCUCC) and its member churches to - [Giving Tuesday](https://www.alaslah.org/giving-tuesday/) - “Hope does not disappoint us” (Romans 5:5) Giving Tuesday, Support Resilience ,Perseverance, Peace and Hope in Palestine Wi’am: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center invites you to give us hope this season and to join our efforts in tirelessly working to transform conflict, foster reconciliation, build Justice, offer psycho-social support, and create bridges among nations for - [Wiam's Christmas Card 2024](https://www.alaslah.org/wiams-christmas-card-2024/) - Richard Leach composed hymn entitled :“Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets, never consumed though it burns through the years. “ It is often used in church services, particularly during Advent season. Indeed, “The candle symbolizes hope, which can continue to shine even in darkness, drawing inspiration from the prophetic messages of the Bible”. - [Zoughbi Zoughbi Christmas message 2024](https://www.alaslah.org/zoughbi-zoughbi-christmas-message-2024/) - “Hope Does Not Disappoint Us” (Romans 5:5) Hope isn’t guesswork or speculation; hope is an active, nonviolent struggle for justice and peace. Hope is shared among friends and allies. At Christmas what we in the Holy Land need most is hope—real, actionable hope, made visible, even tangible in partnership and solidarity. This is no - [](https://www.alaslah.org/2411-2/) - 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 - [Gender Based Violence and Climate change during War](https://www.alaslah.org/gender-based-violence-and-climate-change-during-war/) - Gender Based Violence and Climate change during War 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 - [Breast cancer and climate change](https://www.alaslah.org/breast-cancer-and-climate-change/) - Breast cancer and climate change 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 - [Wi'am Yearly Report 2021](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-yearly-report-2021/) - https://www.alaslah.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Yearly-Report-2021.pdf - [“Breaking Barriers ”](https://www.alaslah.org/2393-2/) - Wi’am short documentary called “Breaking Barriers ”. 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 - [Zoughbi Zoughbi’s article, “Trauma and Resistance: Wi’am Center in Palestine”](https://www.alaslah.org/zoughbi-zoughbis-article-trauma-and-resistance-wiam-center-in-palestine-3/) - 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 - [Christmas appeal, Celebrating Christmas with Joy and Cheers!!!](https://www.alaslah.org/christmas-appeal-celebrating-christmas-with-joy-and-cheers/) - 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, - [Welcome, there is room in the inn!](https://www.alaslah.org/welcome-there-is-room-in-the-inn/) - 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 - [Christmas Message 2021](https://www.alaslah.org/christmas-message-2021/) - Luke 2:8-11 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great - [Wi'am Christmas Message](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-christmas-message-2/) - Christmas Message: "The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5 Christmas is a message of hope, a call for renewal, a driving force for change, and the supreme example of the power of empathy, solidarity and compassion, especially with the marginalized, downtrodden, and both the afflicted and inflicted. - [“Christmas Smiles” 2017 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas](https://www.alaslah.org/christmas-smiles-2017/) - “Christmas Smiles” 2017 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Christmas is a time for joy, family gathering, sharing the good news, and celebrations for families and children. It is also the time of year when we think most about goodwill and cherish peace and love within our community. As we all prepare for - [Beautiful Gardens and New Friends](https://www.alaslah.org/beautiful-gardens-and-new-friends/) - The seasons are changing, and Wi’am has been visited by a group of volunteers from a Methodist Church in Oklahoma, USA. The extra hands, together with our current group of international interns, spent the week cleaning up our grounds and gardens, just in time for the Fall. Our outside spaces are now free of weeds - [World Week for Peace 2016](https://www.alaslah.org/worldweekforpeace/) - الاسبوع العالمي للسلام دعوة عامة يسعدنا في المنتدى المسكوني التابع لمجلس الكنائس العالمي والائتلاف الوطني للمؤسسات المسيحية في فلسطين مع (و) الشركاء في المجتمع المدني دعوتكم للمشاركة في "الاسبوع العالمي للصلاة من اجل السلام" "لتسقط جميع الحواجز و الاسوار" و ذلك يوم الخميس 22 ايلول الساعة 16:30 في ساحة مركز وئام الفلسطيني/ مقابل جدار - [The Music Will Never Leave our Hearts](https://www.alaslah.org/the-music-will-never-leave-our-hearts/) - Every full moon is an excellent opportunity for our colleague Usama Nicola to lead tours in the wilderness. This week was especially bright, as the ‘supermoon’ seen around the world afforded even better views of the beautiful Palestinian landscape. Usama regularly leads tours throughout the Holy Land, visiting Palestinian cities and communities, hiking in the - [Giving Tuesday: Give for Peace](https://www.alaslah.org/giving-tuesday-give-for-peace/) - The holiday season is upon us, and Wi’am could not be happier to have the opportunity to celebrate life, hope, and family. Our friends and family in the United States are gathering to give thanks for their blessings, just as we at Wi’am are giving thanks for the support of our friends and family worldwide. - [Christmas Smiles 2016](https://www.alaslah.org/christmas-smiles-2016/) - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Christmas is a time for joy, family gathering, sharing the good news, and celebrations for families and children. It is also the time of year when we think most about goodwill and cherish peace and love within our community. As we all prepare for Christmas this year - [لقاءاً مفتوحاً حول التعددية ضمن اطار الوحدة والعيش المشترك بين ابناء الشعب الواحد ](https://www.alaslah.org/لقاءاً-مفتوحاً-حول-التعددية-ضمن-اطار-ا/) - نظم مركز وئام الفلسطيني لحل النزاعات في بيت لحم، لقاءاً مفتوحاً حول التعددية ضمن اطار الوحدة والعيش المشترك بين ابناء الشعب الواحد، بمسيحيه ومسلميه وذلك يوم الاثنين 12/6/2017 في باحة مركز وئام حضرها لفيف من رجالات ونساء المجتمع، والمخاتير، والنشطاء ورجالات الاصلاح ومجموعة كبيرة من الشباب والشابات من مختلف المناطق والاطياف المجتمعية وكان من بين - [Inter-faith Community Meeting: “Commitment to creating and promoting an environment that respects all faiths”](https://www.alaslah.org/inter-faith-community-meeting-commitment-to-creating-and-promoting-an-environment-that-respects-all-faiths/) - As part of Wi’am’s ongoing commitment to empower young people to become major partners in the promotion of interfaith dialogue between different faiths, we organized an open interfaith meeting on Monday June 12. The event brought together 70 people of Christian and Muslim faiths (40 young people and 30 community members). The event hosted Christian - [Christmas Smile Appeal, we will not allow the Grinch to steal Christmas!](https://www.alaslah.org/christmas-smile-appeal/) - As we are approaching Christmas, we are still searching for solace and tranquility that we cannot grasp in the holy Land. We are still inundated with uncertainty, fear, and injustices that pervade our life and make it hard on families and children to having coping mechanisms. Being the case, we find Christmas time as an - [Christmas message](https://www.alaslah.org/christmas-message/) - Dear Friends, I hope that this message finds you well in this Christmas Season! As the year comes to a close and we celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas, I hope that you will join us at Wi'am in praying for that all may have a home and a place to - [Final Report: "Responsible Youth: Engaging Young People and Community Members in Conflict Transformation & Social Change”](https://www.alaslah.org/final-report-responsible-youth-engaging-young-people-and-community-members-in-conflict-transformation-social-change/) - The participants gained enhanced skills and knowledge as they identified types of conflict and models for managing conflicts, mapped real-life case studies, and engaged in role plays that enhanced their mediation and conflict management skills. In addition, the training for trainers strengthened the capacity of young people in the de-escalation of peer/community conflicts and changed their behavior and practices towards adopting a peaceful resolution of conflicts in their life and community relations. The training helped young people change negative perceptions about the other with more openness to a dialogue of words and rational, thinking approaches to conflicts. The training empowers the participants to recognize how personal values and views influence behavior and identify conflict management styles. They are more able to analyze the needs of each party, develop skills to resolve conflicts in a flexible manner, develop positive influence techniques, and develop negotiating skills appropriate for a win-win solution. - [Discovering yourself](https://www.alaslah.org/discovering-yourself/) - Wednesday, the Wi’am staff joined with Sarah from Cambridge, England, for a very creative morning. The workshop began with an artistic exercise. Staff and volunteers each drew a tree on a sheet of paper using crayons, pens, and colored pencils. Each part of their tree represented a part of their experience; the roots were our - [International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Conference](https://www.alaslah.org/international-humanitarian-law-and-human-rights-conference/) - Pax Christi and Wi’am organized a conference on the topic of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Human Rights (HR) that was held between 5th and 7th August 2010 at Everest Hotel in Beit Jala, Palestine. Around 70 participants from different backgrounds learned in which cases the IHL is applicable, which are the basic HR, what - [World Vision International Peace Prize, voting ends](https://www.alaslah.org/world-vision-international-peace-prize-voting-ends/) - Dear Partners, Supporters, and Friends, We are approaching the deadline of voting. Would you be so kind as to add your comment and vote for Zoughbi and Wiam. The reward will be channeled to cover Wi'am activities; it will enhance Wi'am outreach work, voices of moderation and efforts for community change . You are always - [Summer Camp 2010](https://www.alaslah.org/summer-camp-2010/) - For past 10 years Wi'am has organized summer camps for children. This year the camp started on 22th June and finished previous Saturday, 14th August. Around 70 children from 6 to 16 years old participated in a variety of different activities such as art, drama lessons, dancing, swimming, playing games, going on a trip etc. - [Round-table meeting](https://www.alaslah.org/round-table-meeting/) - On Friday, 30th July 2010 Wi’am hosted an informal round-table discussion on the Current Political Affairs and the Peace Process. Our guest was Frank J. Finver, Consul for Press and Cultural Affairs/Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem. 15 members of the civic society, youth activists, students, journalists, and political groups listened - [Women of Wi'am](https://www.alaslah.org/women-of-wiam/) - Women of Wi’am have recently been involved in several activities. They went on a trip, together with their husbands and children, to Tulkarem and Nablus, where they visited entertainment park, swimming pool and market. Every Thursday they meet in Wi’am center where lectures are held about different topics like healthy food, inheritance questions etc. For - [Citizen Diplomacy](https://www.alaslah.org/citizen-diplomacy/) - Wi’am would like to expand its activities and involvement in citizen diplomacy. We see many tourists and pilgrims visiting the Nativity Church, but kind of overlooking the situation in Palestine or just daily life there. Therefore we would like to encourage more tourists and pilgrims to meet with local people, the living stones, to talk - [2010 World Vision International Peacebuilding Award](https://www.alaslah.org/2010-world-vision-international-peacebuilding-award/) - On a Beautiful bright Sunday, a shining spotless Peacebuilding award (a harmony flame) was waiting on a counter to be given to the person who deserves to hold it, who worked hard throughout the years to enrich the meaning of peace building in the area of conflict, who has taken risks to make a contribution - [Conflict Resolution workshop](https://www.alaslah.org/541/) - On Friday 7th of October, Wi’am: Palestinian conflict Resolution Center joined the Saint Joseph school, the 10th grade at their two- day retreat, at the Milkiet Convent in Beit Sahour,. Lucy Talgieh led the group of 54 girls in the workshop on Conflict Resolution. The session began with an ice-breaker activity called how to break the - [Open discussion about the meaning of Tolerance](https://www.alaslah.org/open-discussion-about-the-meaning-of-tolerance/) - Each year, on the 16th of November, we celebrate the day of Tolerance announced by the general assembly of the member states in 1996. Wi’am had observed this occasion through a public Forum that hosted 50 women form different age groups coming form diverse areas around Bethlehem. The participants engage in an open discussion about - [Training workshop on “Healing Yourself and your Community”.](https://www.alaslah.org/training-workshop-on-“healing-yourself-and-your-community”/) - Short report on training: “Healing Yourself and your Communities” Place of the Training: Wi’am centre Time: Friday 19th of November, 2010 Attendance: 15 young people age 18-25 with gender balance, coming from different colleges and areas around Bethlehem Implementation body: Wi’am Centre in cooperation with CAPACITAR Organization Wi’am in cooperation with CAPACITAR Organization organized a - [Field visit to the village of Budrus](https://www.alaslah.org/field-visit-to-the-village-of-budrus/) - On November 27, 53 women from Wi’am Center in Bethlehem, crowed into a bus and headed to the village called Budrus. Budrus is a Palestinian village located in the far west of Ramallah and Al Bireh, surrounded by the apartheid wall and the villages of Ni'lin, Qibya. It has a population of nearly 1500 people. - [Non-violence Workshops](https://www.alaslah.org/non-violence-workshops/) - Report on the non-violence meetings delivered by the academic Johannes (Juan) Diederick Mienie in different areas, 4-10/12/2010. Juan is a visiting professor from South African with ample experience and knowledge in non-violence action and the South African experience in that field. Juan’s objective is to share with young people in Palestine lessons about nonviolence he - [Wi’am Christmas Message 2010/2011](https://www.alaslah.org/wi’am-christmas-message-20102011/) - Wi’am Christmas Message 2010/2011 There is room in the inn; everyone is welcomed in the cave of our Lord Jesus... Christmas is a celebration for every Christian family. We are reminded that Christ is born to a humble woman in a cave in Bethlehem. However, I believe I cannot celebrate Christmas without remembering the socio-economic - [Fresh Looks at the Palestinian Statehood Bid](https://www.alaslah.org/fresh-looks-at-the-palestinian-statehood-bid/) - Fresh Looks at the Palestinian Statehood Bid By Zoughbi Zoughbi, Director of Wi’am The Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center Interviewed by Gabriella Kaiyal-Smith What do you believe will be the steps the Palestinian government will take when the UN General Assembly opens on September 23rd? Will the Palestinian government be able to secure the required 129 - [Wi’am Christmas Message 2011](https://www.alaslah.org/wi’am-christmas-message-2011/) - Is there room for the Palestinians in the Inn, the UN INN? The essence of Christmas is warmth and security for the afflicted, the homeless, the marginalized and all the downtrodden. This is the Spirit of Christmas, as Christ recited from the prophesy of Isaiah: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he - [Women’s day at Cremisan](https://www.alaslah.org/women’s-day-at-cremisan/) - Women’s day at Cremisan 2-12-2011 A symphony of babbling and laughter filled the office of WI’AM on Friday the second of December. A group of women who visit WI’AM on a regular basis and members of Wiam’s women group, cheerfully arrived one by one, looking forward to the days program. On the agenda was a - [Saying Goodbye to The "key of return"](https://www.alaslah.org/saying-goodbye-to-the-key-of-return/) - The "key of return" left Palestine to Berlin, the 8th of March, to become a landmark in Einalie-Berlin gallery, which will be attended by the most important artists in the world and it will last for two months. People and news agencies from around Palestine gathered together in a ceremony where speakers addressed the importance - [World Week for Peace in Palestine](https://www.alaslah.org/world-week-for-peace-in-palestine/) - As part of its mission to build a culture of nonviolence in Palestine, staff from the Wi’am center often participate in efforts to create an international witness to life here. This past week we attended a very important event- a solidarity service at the Cremisan Monastery for the World Week for Peace. Last week at - [Citizen Diplomacy during the summer](https://www.alaslah.org/citizen-diplomacy-during-the-summer/) - Although summer in Palestine is very hot, we consider it a special time of year. Various local produce are ready for harvesting, starting early on with lemons and almonds, going through apricots and fakous (a vegetable in the cucumber family) among others, and culminating with the legendary olive harvest after that, around September. The summer - [Children at Play](https://www.alaslah.org/children-at-play/) - This summer, as in past summers, Wi'am will be hosting children from Monday-Friday in an interactive summer camp in which we strive to combine educational activities with fun, relaxing activities for children to unwind and let off stress. Right now we are hosting local children every Friday in a preview of the summer camp before - [Wi'am Summer Camp Begins](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-summer-camp-begins/) - The Wi’am Center opened its gates for summer camp today, the first Monday in July. Local children and youth came and were soon wearing shirts and hats reading “مخيم التسامح و العطاء و الحبة " –the “Reconciliation, Agape, and Giving Camp”. Staff and volunteers led the children in crafts, sports, and dancing. During one craft, - [Summer Camp: The Fun Continues!](https://www.alaslah.org/summer-camp-the-fun-continues/) - A full week of summer camp is coming to a close at Wi’am this Friday. Attendance has grown each day as children invite their friends. Throughout the week, the center strived to provide the campers with fruit and other snacks to keep their bodies healthy and running during the long summer days. Tuesday, everyone fled - [Field-Trip to Taybeh & Ramallah](https://www.alaslah.org/field-trip-to-taybeh-ramallah/) - This week the children took a field trip that was both educational and very fun. Wi’am staff and volunteers arranged a visit to the historic village of Taybeh and the amusement park in Ramallah. The road to Taybeh is scenic but quite long since the bus must by-pass Jerusalem on winding roads through the - [Wi'am Kids visit the Tent of Nations](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-kids-visit-the-tent-of-nations/) - Today, July 13, we brought the kids of the summer camp to visit the Tent of Nations, a family farm to the south of Bethlehem. The family has been struggling for the last 15 years to hold onto their property in the face of Israeli settlement activity. They were offered a blank check for their - [Wi'am Kids Explore North West-Bank](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-kids-explore-north-west-bank/) - esterday was a long but worthwhile day for the Wi’am children as they embarked on an expedition into Northern governates of the West Bank. Staff, volunteers, and the young people arrived at Wi’am Center early: distances in the West Bank can take extra time to traverse. Since there are often no direct routes, drivers have - [Wi'am in Turkey- Ankara](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-in-turkey-istanbulankara/) - 5 Wi'amers, Amira, Tarek, Lucas, Amanda and Kholoud have joined an intercultural project Youth & Future from 1/7/2012-10/7/2012: The Project is social integration process of the disabled and disadvantaged youngsters. The Project focused on to use the new, different and alternative methods which might take interest of youngsters. This Project includes the activities to learn, - [Wi'am in Turkey- Istanbul](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-in-turkey-istanbul/) - One of Wi'am Team, Amira, has attended “Youth Contributions for Dialogue and Change”, from 28-30/6/2012. It is the first preparatory meeting that was held by the ALF in the buildup of the next Anna Lindh Forum, that will take place in Marseille between the 4th and 7th April 2013. The meeting aimed at contributing to - [Report on Ecumenical women project.](https://www.alaslah.org/report-on-ecumenical-women-project/) - Report Ecumenical women project Submitted To: World Vision Submitted by: Wi’am Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center Period: Piece of Art done by Wi’am’s children Report The Ecumenical women project is an opportunity for women from different congregation from Bethlehem area to be together through engagement in two intertwined activities: firstly, Ecumenical meetings and presentation by academics - [Wi’am Centre concludes a training workshop on Women’s Inheritance Rights](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-centre-concludes-a-training-workshop-on-womens-inheritance-rights/) - Wi’am concluded a training as part of its women’s empowerment program to help women attain their inheritance rights. The three-day training in Nablus included topics related to inheritance rights, women’s rights, gender, conflict resolution, advocacy and lobbying campaigns. The training was attended by 20 women from the surrounding areas who logged five hours of training - [Wi’am Christmas Message](https://www.alaslah.org/wiam-christmas-message/) - This Christmas season, in the spirit of Advent, the staff, interns and friends at Wi’am greet you in the name of Jesus. Christ’s miraculous birth was that critical first step toward a new positive change for the whole world. Following Jesus’ footsteps, we at Wi’am embark on transformation on a personal and community level. Our - [Merry Christmas from Wi'am!](https://www.alaslah.org/merry-christmas-from-wiam/) - "Our birth is in our unity. Unity makes incarnate the message of Heaven to Earth." Merry Christmas to all people, with love and peace, from Wi'am Center and its staff. "I will hold the Christ-light for you In the night time of your fear. I will hold my hand out to you: Speak the peace you - [Towards Non-Violence School Environment لنعمل من اجل بيئة مدرسية خالية من العنف](https://www.alaslah.org/non-violence-program/) - لنعمل من اجل بيئة مدرسية خالية من العنف school.alaslah.org http://www.alaslah.org/projects/non-violence/ - [Citizens Diplomacy activities "Come, See, and Learn"](https://www.alaslah.org/1112/) - For the past few days, WI’AM has met with several international groups concerning the occupation of Palestine and the reconciliation work that WI’AM does. Voices of Peace, a group from Aosta, Italy, came and attended a two-day program with WI’AM, which was coordinated by the WI’AM staff. Voices of Peace is a part of International - [Summer Camp Activities استكمال أنشطة التدريب للمخيمات الصيفية](https://www.alaslah.org/summer-camp-activities-استكمال-أنشطة-التدريب-للمخيمات-ا/) - Summer Camp Activities Usama Nicola and Wael Zeineh trained 30 scout members of Terra Santa High School on 11 July2013. They trained them in the best use of social media and ways of enhancing justice and mutual respect. They also give them tips on ways of not be misguided by misleading sited and to know - [A Word from Wi’am: Christmas is a message of Hope and Defiance](https://www.alaslah.org/a-word-from-wiam-christmas-is-a-message-of-hope-and-defiance/) - A Word from Wi’am: Christmas is a message of Hope and Defiance A cave baby was born in Bethlehem. He is the symbol of simplicity and down to earth personality. He represents the poor, the marginalized, the downtrodden, the neglected, the persecuted, the forgotten, and the oppressed. Indeed, Christ was born in Bethlehem under the - [Kindly requesting your support for our Children Summer Camp Project, 2015](https://www.alaslah.org/kindly-requesting-your-support-for-our-children-summer-camp-project-2015/) - Part of Wi'am’s yearly Summer Camp project for underprivileged children in the area, we kindly ask you to take a look at our plans for the 2015 Summer camp activities. Our aim behind the activities is to reach children who had no access to safe space for playing, interacting and learning. Children deserve our care - [Kindly requesting your support for our Children Summer Camp Project, 2016](https://www.alaslah.org/kindly-requesting-your-support-for-our-children-summer-camp-project-2016/) - "To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch...to - [Celebrating a Successful Summer Camp 2016](https://www.alaslah.org/celebrating-a-successful-summer-camp-2016/) - Wi’am’s Summer Camp 2016 took place during the whole month of July. We mobilized our own staff, as well as local and international volunteers to run the activities that helped develop the physical, mental, psychological, and social aspects of a child’s life. Our aim was to improve the immediate and future quality of life for the children through educational, recreational, and cultural activities. - [Baseline study "Women inheritance rights in Palestine"](https://www.alaslah.org/baseline-study-women-inheritance-rights-in-palestine/) - This base line study has been undertaken to explore the extent to which the current environment in the West Bank is conducive to enhancing women’s rights, in recognition of the growing interest and efforts to promote and strengthen inheritance rights in Palestine. Limitations: The research team has faced a high level of unresponsiveness among the - [حق المرأة في الميراث: Audio from the Radio Program](https://www.alaslah.org/womens-inheritance-rights-audio-from-the-radio-program/) - برنامج حواري حول حق المرأة في الميراث بث على الهواء من راديو بيت لحم 2000 , يمكن الإستماع الى الحوار عن طريق الضغط على الرابط في الأسفل Click here to play Part 1 (عربي) Click here to play Part 2 (عربي) - [Airing a debate on women inheritance rights](https://www.alaslah.org/airing-a-debate-on-women-inheritance-rights/) - Part of a project on women and inheritance Wi’am center is airing a debate on women inheritance rights hosting a legal adviser and a women activist. Follow us on Bethlehem2000 Radio on Tuesday the 7th of August @ 11:00 am, to listen to a live debate on the women inheritance rights in Arabic language, at - [Film discussions on stereotype](https://www.alaslah.org/film-discussions-on-stereotype/) - On December 4th, 12 youth gathered at Wi’am Centre to watch the film entitled, Reel Bad Arabs. Reel Bad Arabs is film based on Jack Shaheen’s book by the same title. The film looks at how Arabs have been portrayed in Hollywood. 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