delegations
Delegates with Fra Marwan Di’des, Principal of Terra Sancta School

Fra Marwan Di’des/Principal  of Terra Sancta School

with Fra Marwan Di’des, Principal of Terra Sancta School

with Fra Marwan Di’des, Principal of Terra Sancta School

In 2007, CBPPP’s first delegation was welcomed by a variety of civic, educational and human rights groups in Bethlehem (including independent and parochial elementary and secondary schools, Bethlehem University faculty and students, Chamber of Commerce, Rehabilitation Hospital for people with disabilities, the Maher Center for Children’s cancer project, the Al-Rowwad Cultural Center’s youth theater and photography/video projects, women’s economic development cooperatives and human rights NGOs). Since then, we have been fostering on-going exchanges (through email, Skype, teleconferencing and future delegations) with Cambridge counterparts. Our report-back at the Cambridge Senior Center was a vibrant event drawing over 100 participants.

The delegates included both Palestinians and Jews ; for all the delegates, it was an emotional trip. We were welcomed into homes, offices, and work places, and they shared their stories and understanding of the present moment, hopes for the future, and interest in connections with Cambridge.