A meaningful evening awaits as we recognize outstanding leaders and uplift the dignity and courage of the Palestinian community in Bethlehem. Join Us.
Did you know that 133 BU Students live in a refugee camp? Their family’s have been displaced from their homes since 1948. Their uphill struggle is decades long. Help narrow the opportunity gap. Please support their education today!
Br. Peter Bray, the former Vice Chancellor of BU, is walking the El Camino de Santiago in Spain to draw attention to what is happening in Palestine and to support BU students. He invites your prayerful support, and, if possible, your financial and moral support. We will post his photos and messages here to keep you up-to-date on his progress.
This past year has tested our faith and resolve, yet through it all, your support has been a testament to the power of faith in action. Your belief in our mission to provide quality education to young people in Palestine has been a source of strength for us. as we recall the from 2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
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يوليو 15, 2024
BU Hosts Community-Based Tourism Hackathon The Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and Yunus Social Business Center (YSBC) at Bethlehem University, in partnership with the Palestine Heritage Trail Association, organized a two-day “Community-Based Tourism Hackathon” on Friday and Saturday, 5-6 July 2024. Funded by the Japan Social Development Fund through the World Bank, the hackathon fell under…
يوليو 8, 2024
I have come to the end of the Camino! Starting in Pamplona on 23 May I walked for 37 days and covered 730 km. To do that I took 1,270,245 steps, according to my phone! As I sit and look back on that time, I am confronted with a host of amazing memories. Some are memories…
يوليو 3, 2024
The Palestine Museum of Natural History is undergoing a significant expansion project. The existing building is being renovated to add 1,300 square meters of museum space, significantly enhancing its capacity to showcase Palestine’s rich natural heritage. On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the museum held coordination meetings to move the project forward. The museum team collaborated…
يوليو 3, 2024
The aftermath of the June 28th U.S. Presidential debate continues to dominate the news cycles. However, a critical issue largely missed in the debate recap was the blatant xenophobia against Palestinians (and immigrants) and the deafening silence that followed. On a stage for the U.S. Presidency, referring to Palestinians as a slur should never go…
"يمكنك أن تصنع المعجزات من خلال لمس قلوب الأشخاص الموكلين إلى رعايتك"