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HCEF Holds an Eye Examination Day for theBirzeit Community at its BSCC Center.

The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, in cooperation with St. John’s Eye Hospital in Jerusalem, conducted eye examinations at the Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center (BSCC) on Saturday, 20/11/21. The 47 recipients were given medical evaluations that included vision examination, strabismus assessment, measurement of eye pressure, and retinal examinations

January 23rd, 2022|

HCEF Provides Flu Shots to Senior Citizens in Birzeit.

On 1/12/2021, the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation provided flu shots to 31 senior citizens at its Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center, in coordination with the clinic of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Birzeit. It is noteworthy that the type of immunization that was offered is one of

January 23rd, 2022|

Christmas Appeal 2021.

Christmas Appeal 2021. Urgent   This past year, many people of goodwill were faced with dire and competing global challenges. These ranged from COVED-19 and natural disasters to manmade acts of terrorism and war. Many of us rose to the occasion. This situation is catastrophic for everyone spiritually, mentally, and

December 16th, 2021|

HCEF Provides the Third Dose of Corona Vaccine for the Elderly.

The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, in coordination with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, provided the third dose of Corona vaccine, administered by a specialized team of nursing staff from the Ministry of Health at the Foundation’s Birzeit Social Development & Cultural Center (BSCC). On Monday, October 15, 2021, seventy-seven

November 9th, 2021|

HCEF Concluded the Celebrations of the International Elderly Day.

HCEF concluded the celebrations of the International Elderly Day at Birzeit Social Development & Cultural Center (BSCC) on October 18, 2021, in appreciation and respect for the elderly. They are the blessing and pillar of our homes, and their hopes and prayers for us are for our success and our

November 8th, 2021|

JPI a new organization dedicated to Jerusalem as humanity’s shared gift, advancing peace and justice.

We are pleased to announce the launching of the Jerusalem Peace Institute (JPI), a nonprofit, non-partisan organization, with its mission focused on Jerusalem as humanity’s shared gift governed by two peoples and cherished by three faiths, and as key for a just peace, through advocacy, programs, activities, interdisciplinary research, and

November 4th, 2021|

In the ongoing celebration of the Senior Citizen International Day, HCEF included an event with the children of Tala’a Al Noor School and Kindergarten.

With great giving… Comes great loyalty In the ongoing celebration of the Senior Citizen International Day, HCEF included an event with the children of Tala’a Al Noor School and Kindergarten   In the ongoing celebration of the Senior Citizen International Day, HCEF held another event in coordination with Tala’a Al

October 24th, 2021|

HCEF issues a book on “What Jerusalem means to us”.

In the book's foreword, His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan says, "Jerusalem has always maintained its plural significance in all three religions. Thus, Jerusalem cannot be politicized because it is not just a piece of land on the map. To identify with Jerusalem, religion followers such as Jews, Christians, and

October 5th, 2021|

Elders of Birzeit and Atara Visit the Wadi Al-Bathan in Nablus.

The Birzeit Social Development & Cultural Center (BSCC) organized a recreational trip for 50 elderly citizens of Birzeit and Atara to beautiful Wadi Al-Bathan on August 30. This event — like their trip to Qatrawani Park earlier in the month — was supported by the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation

September 24th, 2021|

Birzeit Elders Enjoy the Beauty of Atara.

The Birzeit Social Development and Cultural Center (BSCC) organized a recreational trip for its elder citizens to the neighboring town of Atara — site of the beautiful Qatrawani Park — on August 12, a most welcome outing after months of isolation due to Covid-19 and the occupation.               Men, women

September 24th, 2021|

HCEF Distributed 150 food and health parcels to needy families in the Palestinian towns of Al-Taybeh, Jefnah, Jenin, Atara, Aboud, and Birzeit.

Arabic and Spanish to follow The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), in partnership with the National Presbyterian Church (NPC) - Washington, D.C., distributed 150 food and health parcels to needy Palestinian families in the villages of Al-Taybeh, Jefnah, Jenin, Atara, Aboud, and Birzeit. The food parcels contain basic items

August 7th, 2021|