Address
1541 Comanche Glen
Madison, WI 53704-1012
Website
www.pilgrimsofibillin.org
Description
Pilgrims of Ibillin promotes Peace-building in Israel/Palestine through education and job-creation projects in Israel and the West Bank. We work primarily in partnership with Mar Elias Educational Institutions (MEEI) in the village of Ibillin, in the Galilee region. Our support is through financial contributions, sponsorship of pilgrimages, and interpretation of the vision of MEEI. Founded by Archbishop Elias Chacour, MEEI aims to foster greater understanding of issues related to Christians, Muslims, and Jews living together in peace in the Holy Land. In addition, Pilgrims of Ibillin gives 10% of our international support to other Peace-building projects: providing scholarships for students in the Friends' Schools in Ramallah, Lutheran Schools in the West Bank, young adult leadership training in Bethlehem, jobs-creation programs in Zababdeh (near Jenin), and a theater company in Nazareth that presents plays with themes of reconciliation and mutual understanding.
Category
Global Relief