Palestine

As the Episcopal Technological & Vocational Training Center (ETVTC) in Ramallah opens its doors for a new school year, nearly 130 students have begun their journey in Hotel Management, IT, and Mobile Applications Development. In the face of war and political unrest in the West...

One year ago today, the lives of families across the Holy Land were shattered by the onset of the Israel-Hamas war. A year later, the devastation continues. Today, children across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and beyond wake up facing profound challenges, while parents throughout...

As we enter the back-to-school season, the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s educational ministries across the Holy Land continue to stand as beacons of hope and opportunity for thousands of Palestinian children. In a region where conflict and uncertainty are daily realities, the diocese’s schools offer...

***UPDATE*** As of 11 July 2024, the Ahli Hospital & Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre Gaza Staff have returned to Ahli Hospital in anticipation of providing care. Read the Official Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem regarding this development. The ongoing crisis in Gaza demands...

The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre (JPBC) satellite unit in Gaza is operational and positioned to provide much-needed rehabilitation services for children, especially those undergoing emergency surgery. The unit, located at Ahli Arab Hospital (AAH), has recently expanded its team with the addition of a new...

For a comprehensive overview of the events and updates concerning Ahli Arab Hospital and its outreach clinic in Rafah since the conflict began on October 7, please read this article.

On a visit with AFEDJ in mid-April, Anglican Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, The Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, delivered a stirring sermon at Christ Church Greenwich. In a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility for the well-being of all in the Holy Land,...

Update, May 9, 2024: AFEDJ is aware of the evolving situation in Rafah, and is closely monitoring the situation in Gaza and the Middle East. As more individuals migrate to central Rafah due to ongoing evacuations from the eastern area of the city, Ahli’s outreach...

The ripple effects of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza extend into the West Bank, creating significant challenges marked by increased travel restrictions, disruptions in the flow of goods, and widespread unemployment. Institutions like St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus along with the Arab Evangelical Episcopal School...

In an exemplary show of determination and commitment, Ahli Arab Hospital captures attention once again for its resilience and heroism as the majority of Gaza’s medical facilities are forced to close their doors for the foreseeable future. Ahli, a singular beacon of hope in northern...