Seeking Funds for Sahwah Project: A Holy Land Trust Initiative for Healing and Transformation
We are writing to present a unique opportunity to support a vital initiative under the Holy Land Trust’s mission: the Sahwah Project. Sahwah, meaning "awareness", is avisionary project set to be established in Beit Jala city, aimed at empowering individuals, fostering community engagement, and contributing to the collective wellbeing and resilience of the Palestinian community.
Living amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, the need for a dedicated space to address and overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression—both personal and collective—has become profoundly evident. Holy Land Trust, with extensive experience in art therapy, mindfulness, and transformative practices, seeks to create Sahwah Studio as a sanctuary for healing and growth.
Project Overview:
Sahwah Studio will serve as a beacon of hope, offering a wide range of wellbeing programs to support the local community.
These programs will include:
Sahwah Studio will serve as a beacon of hope, offering a wide range of wellbeing programs to support the local community.
These programs will include:
- Counseling Services: Providing professional mental health support.
- Yoga and Women's Circles: Encouraging physical and emotional wellness.
- Meditation and Mindfulness Practices: Cultivating inner peace and resilience.
- Life-Skill Workshops: Empowering individuals with practical tools for everyday life.
- Trauma Healing Education: Offering resources and education to overcome trauma.
Collaboration with Holy Land Trust
This project is a collaboration with Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem, an organization with a strong track record of transforming trauma into hope. Your support for Sahwah Studio would be invaluable in helping us continue our mission.
This project is a collaboration with Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem, an organization with a strong track record of transforming trauma into hope. Your support for Sahwah Studio would be invaluable in helping us continue our mission.
Holy Land Trust (HLT) has been at the forefront of addressing ongoing trauma, domestic violence, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in Palestine. Our direct work with women and other vulnerable groups is driven by the belief that we cannot build a better future unless we heal our traumas and fears. Trauma is the obstacle that prevents individuals from moving forward and envisioning a better future. We recognize that a safe space like Sahwah Studio can be a refuge for those who need to express themselves, relieve anger, and find solace
Bethlehem desperately needs such a space, and HLT is committed to making Sahwah Studio a place that fosters laughter, smiles, and a happy community. Our work is rooted in the understanding that healing trauma is essential for personal and collective growth.
Bethlehem desperately needs such a space, and HLT is committed to making Sahwah Studio a place that fosters laughter, smiles, and a happy community. Our work is rooted in the understanding that healing trauma is essential for personal and collective growth.
Thank you for considering this request. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you to bring healing and resilience to our community.
Financial Need:
To bring Sahwah Studio to life, we require financial assistance. The funds will be dedicated to creating and equipping a physical space that will become a cornerstone of our community's healing journey. We are seeking a contribution of $30,000, which will cover the expenses involved in establishing this essential studio. Your generous support will empower us to implement Sahwah Studio successfully, making a profound and lasting impact on the Palestinian community. By providing holistic personal and spiritual development programs, we aim to foster inner transformation and healing, cultivating peace and hope for our future.
Financial Need:
To bring Sahwah Studio to life, we require financial assistance. The funds will be dedicated to creating and equipping a physical space that will become a cornerstone of our community's healing journey. We are seeking a contribution of $30,000, which will cover the expenses involved in establishing this essential studio. Your generous support will empower us to implement Sahwah Studio successfully, making a profound and lasting impact on the Palestinian community. By providing holistic personal and spiritual development programs, we aim to foster inner transformation and healing, cultivating peace and hope for our future.
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Online Donations:
We are a fiscally sponsored project of Nonviolence International, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible in the US. Nonviolence International is required to retain discretion and control of the funds, which will, in all events, be used for the intended, charitable purposes. (For American Express users...sorry we don’t take AmEx. They charge more than other credit cards.)
You may also send a check payable to “Nonviolence International".
Note the project, HLT Special Project, on the memo line and mail to:
PO Box 39127, Friendship Station NW,
Washington DC 20016 USA
Online Donations:
We are a fiscally sponsored project of Nonviolence International, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible in the US. Nonviolence International is required to retain discretion and control of the funds, which will, in all events, be used for the intended, charitable purposes. (For American Express users...sorry we don’t take AmEx. They charge more than other credit cards.)
You may also send a check payable to “Nonviolence International".
Note the project, HLT Special Project, on the memo line and mail to:
PO Box 39127, Friendship Station NW,
Washington DC 20016 USA