West Bank

As we approach the end of another year, I invite you to join AFEDJ on a meaningful journey—one that strengthens the hope, resilience, and courage that already shine brightly within the people of the Holy Land. The past year has tested families in Gaza, the...

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...

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...

December 21, 2023 Update – AFEDJ is closely monitoring the situation at Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City and will provide an update when all information has been officially confirmed. Thank you for being patient while we conduct our due diligence. Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza...

Ahli Arab Hospital Faces Extreme Challenges Amidst Escalating Gaza Conflict November 17, 2023 – As the conflict in Gaza unfolds, Ahli Arab Hospital remains at the forefront of the escalating crisis, providing care to current patients despite daily bombardments in Northern Gaza and critical resource...

The Episcopal Technological and Vocational Training Center in Ramallah: Not just for young people any more In 2000 Giovanni Anbar recognized the need for vocational training opportunities for Palestinian secondary students who were not succeeding in the traditional academic track. Under the auspices of the...

Thanks to Episcopal Technological and Vocational Training Center (ETVTC) volunteer extraordinaire Jo Bronson of Portland, Oregon, for sharing a story and photo from this year’s high school cooking competition. Jo spends several months each year in Ramallah at ETVTC tutoring, supporting, and nurturing vocational students as well...

In the early morning hours of August 18, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Ramallah was damaged and disrupted by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) in a raid on the offices of the human rights group Al-Haq, a tenant in an adjacent Diocese of Jerusalem building....

With its new van to serve as a mobile clinic, JPBC’s partnership with eight clinics in West Bank communities will offer more families with children with disabilities access to diagnostic services and treatment At a time when programs for children with disabilities are being cut...

Almost every class of the adult culinary arts diploma program offered at the Episcopal Technological and Vocational Training Center (ETVTC) in Ramallah includes a few women. Some are housewives who want to supplement family income by starting a home cooking or baking business. Others, like...