Bethany East South of Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Palestinian Territories
- Gender
- Others
Economic Empwerment for women
-Suporting Palestiane Women in all round Jerusalem with information and Education Public Health
Promotion and Development for Leader women in Palestine
Hospitable Bethany: Sustainable Tourism
in Support of the Local Community
Shorouqis located in Bethany (al Azariya in Arabic), few kilometers from Jerusalem, along the eastern slopes of the Mount of Olives. Today, Bethany has nearly 20,000 inhabitants.
Bethany has an extraordinary and unique asset: the empty tomb of Lazarus, where the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus happened according to Christian tradition. The tomb has attracted the devotion of the faithful from the beginning of Christianity. Since the 4th c. the place became an important center of pilgrimage and is still welcoming thousands of religious tourists.
Shorouqand its partners strongly believe that cultural heritage can be a dynamic element capable of feeding peacebuilding strategies and prevent conflicts and that sharing historical and cultural roots can alleviate ethnic, religious and social tensions. Individuals who know and understand their own roots, culture, and history can better interact with others and their beliefs and practice inter-religious and intercultural dialogue.
Thanks to the support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation AICS, Shorouq Society, together with ATS pro Terra Sancta and Mosaic Centre, is supporting the production of homemade body care products, natural soap and essential oils, following the tradition of Mary, sister of Lazarus, who here in Bethany anointed Jesus with the Nard oil.