ANNOUNCING #BeTheKey CAMPAIGN
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At Bright Stars of Bethlehem, we’re committed to helping creative leaders dream big and flourish, even amidst possible annexation. More than ever, arts are vital to Palestinians. Arts cultivate resilience in the face of adversity and versatility in the face of uncertainty. In partnership with supporters like you, we can encourage students to pursue their dreams- and create new opportunities.
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Your donation today helps Bright Stars meet urgent needs in Palestine. Will you consider a monthly donation of $20 or more to help double our monthly donors?
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“As a student, I’m always thinking about my future. When I dream, I think big. But [with the annexation], I can’t dream big.” -Sandra, 19
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Sandra lives in Bethlehem with her parents and two brothers.
A second-year student at Dar al-Kalima University, Sandra is studying interior design. Amidst the threat of annexation and demolitions, she dreams of carving out beauty where Palestinians live and work. This is hope.
We witnessed Sandra’s hope during our last virtual session of
Palestine Under Double Lockdown: Annexation and the Creative Response
. She shared her dreams of starting an architecture business with her sister in Palestine. However, she shared, if Israel controls all the land- and with it, the economy, she needs a backup plan.
Hearing Sandra's story, many of you asked,
What can I do?
Your gift during our #BeTheKey campaign helps unlock hope for students like Sandra, the next generation of creative leaders in Palestine.
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Last month, we heard from Sandra, along with Dr. Varsen Aghabekian and Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb on the topic of annexation.
This month, we hear from Professor Faten Nastas Mitwasi and film student, Carla Gedeon. Together with Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, they’ll explore the topic
, Pandemic and the Creative Response.
Learn more and register for the remaining series
HERE
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Dar al-Kalima student volunteers paint murals in Gaza.
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After almost 3 months of lockdown, the university reopened in early June. Just last week, however, the university was forced to close again, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Meanwhile, students are still finding ways to put their creative skills to work!
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Starting this fall, Dar al-Kalima will offer 3 new Bachelor of Arts degrees, including Arts Administration, Sports Management, and Design (which includes product design, fashion design and packaging design).
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- The recently published book, Looming Annexation, with contributions by both Dr. Aghabekian and Rev. Dr. Raheb is available HERE.
- Watch the recording of our latest Virtual Summer Series HERE.
- Apparently COVID is good for productivity, for some! Rev. Dr. Raheb and colleagues also released the booklet, Middle Eastern Women: The Intersection of Law, Culture, and Religion, available for purchase HERE.
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