Siraj, Center For Holy Land Studies

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
+972 2 274 8590
Fax
+972 2 274 8774
E-Mail
info@sirajcenter.org
E-Mail (2)
george@sirajcenter.org
Mobile Phone
0599 180 872
Mobile Phone (other)
0599 26 20 27
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Siraj Center is stricture by having a board of Trustees that monitors all the work of the center. Siraj employs five staff two full time and three half time. Siraj is an income generating center that has never raised any money so far, rather than giving services for travelers to the Middle East by adding a small percentage of the travelers expenses for Siraj running cost. Siraj so far did not need to raise money although today is in desperate need for funding for marketing and expansion. Siraj runs three projects every year, the Palestinian Summer Celebration, The Olive Harvest and the Christmas Peace Pilgrimage. Moreover, Siraj organizes for tens of groups and individuals to come to Palestine, and enjoy its people and culture. Siraj plays a significant role in the Abraham Path Initiative in Palestine, which is the only project with external partners Siraj is part of.
Mission and Objectives

Siraj aims to create links between Palestinian people and people from around the globe through educational tourism, interfaith and ecumenical dialogue, and culture and youth exchange programs. Siraj also aims to support the Palestinian economy through the cultural travel, home stay and encouraging travelers to spend more time in the West Bank.

Main Projects / Activities

Siraj is the the Leading Palestinian organization and travel agency in organizing Hiking and Biking in Palestine. Siraj currently developing the Nativity Trails, which is a hiking trail from Nazareth to Bethlehem over 160 kilo meters by hiring local tour guides from different villages, family stay, and supporting of many women initiatives. Siraj organizes tens of tours all year long for groups who come to Palestine in fact finding trips, mission trips, pilgrimages, hiking and biking.

Contact (1) Full Name
George Rishmawi (Coordinator)
Head of the organisation
Micheal Awad (Director)