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Hope is what we do.

Our Mission: to raise awareness and support to educate creative leaders in Palestine.

Our Vision: for the people of Palestine to have life in abundance.

15th Anniversary Gala

Join us in celebrating 15 years of raising creative leaders and growing hope in Palestine!

Funds raised will directly support the work of Bright Stars of Bethlehem and its initiatives as it promotes peace and justice in Palestine through education in the arts and culture and outreach programs for youth, families and older adults, as well as public advocacy for basic human rights.

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Your investment ensures that Palestinians have abundant life.

We are a U.S.-based non-profit that provides funding and support to promote peace and justice in Palestine through education in the arts and culture and outreach programs for youth, families and older adults, as well as advocacy for basic human rights.

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“Our aim is that our people, who admire stars, will dare to look up and dream…”

Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, co-founder

Founded in 2004, Bright Stars of Bethlehem is a non-profit organization that provides funding and support to educational and cultural initiatives through Dar al-Kalima University of Arts and Culture, Diyar Academy for Youth, and Ajyal Senior Care Center.

Bright Stars of Bethlehem is dedicated to supporting the educational, medical, professional and spiritual development.

We are a U.S.A. based funding partner to a school in Palestine.

In a country with limited natural resources, Palestine’s human resources are its most valuable capital. Through a comprehensive system of human resource development that reflects Palestine’s emerging needs, equips its students with vital skills for the 21st-century job market.

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Supporting Programs

As with many successful outreach programs, people need safe places to gather. One of the many areas of work for Bright Stars of Bethlehem is providing funding and support to educational and cultural initiatives through Dar al-Kalima University of Arts and Culture and its partner programs for youth, families and older adults. Creating safe spaces for people of all ages to learn, grow and build a better tomorrow.

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Why invest in Palestinian lives?

47%

of the population are youth

50% of these youth

suffer from Emotional Disorders as a Result of Chronic Exposure to Trauma & Violence

adults over 60

do not have access to healthcare

57%

of Palestinian young adults are unemployed

Education, the path to a bright future.

 
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“Dar al-Kalima has made it possible to make my ideas a reality.” -Rana

Meet Rana, a film student at Dar al-Kalima, who started the university’s film club, which has grown to be a resource for the entire community.

“We train students to be the next generation of creative leaders in Palestine.” -Chef Bassem

Meet Chef Bassem, lover of Palestinian produce and mentor to the next generation of Palestinian chefs and culinary leaders!

Impact Stats

Thanks to the investment of our donors. Yet, there is an opportunity to impact many more lives! Will you join us?

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123
90%

of Dar al-Kalima graduates are employed in their fields

over 60,000

Palestinian lives impacted each year

1800 children

have regular access to arts and sports activities

150 older adults

receive healthcare and participate in weekly community activities

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Re-entry

June 20, 2019
An update from two volunteers' semester in Bethlehem Last February,…
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Dar al-Kalima grad receives award at Cannes Film Festival!

May 24, 2019
  Dar al Kalima graduate, Wisam Al Jafari receives 3rd…
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Instagram post 2191135237399187150_13361331855 Each gift today can change the trajectory of a Palestinian's life. So far, your generosity has raised $8,488 today! Can you help get us to $10,000 by midnight? That's only $1,500 left to go! 
When we meet our goal, a fab supporter kicks in a bonus $5k!
#givingtuesday
Instagram post 2190973965546539154_13361331855 TODAY, multiply your impact! When we get to $10k, a generous supporter will kick in $5k! #GivingTuesday #palestine
Instagram post 2161886051692754485_13361331855 #tbt to last month’s gala @chiculturcenter with @marclamonthill. What an inspiring evening raising 💰 and advocacy for creative leaders in Palestine 
#palestinianlivesmatter #creativeresistance
Instagram post 2156760829016852770_13361331855 We know. It's hard to keep up with all these awards Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts & Culture and Rev. Dr. @mitri.raheb  receive. But this is a biggie. The Erasmus+ @erasmus.plus is the EU's program to support education, training, youth and sport, with the goal of growing economic opportunity and social equity.

Basically, the EU thinks Dar al-Kalima is doing an exemplary job.
Instagram post 2144021272664060580_13361331855 “You are creating acres of a diamonds in your own backyard. You don’t have to go out looking for hope.”- @marclamonthill “It’s pressure that creates these diamonds.”- @mitri.raheb 
#bsb15thgala
Instagram post 2144003930047404206_13361331855 “I can’t be outraged at human rights catastrophes but have an * next to countries that are black, or brown, or Muslim-or Palestine.” @marclamonthill with @mitri.raheb #bsb15thgala
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