Living Stones Association in the Holy Land

“Roots anchored in the land, and living stones shaping the future”

Why It Matters

  • Because Youth in Palestine Are at a Crossroads

    Many young Palestinian today are caught between fragmentation and flight.
    Faced with political instability, declining community structures, and growing isolation, many ask: Do I still belong here?

  • Because Identity Is Resistance

    To know our history is to resist erasure.
    To reclaim our voice is to stand firm in the land of our ancestors.
    Living Stones helps youth rediscover their roots—not just in faith, but in land, culture, and story.

  • Because We Share the Land, But Not Always the Story

    Palestinian Muslim and Christian youth often grow up side by side, yet rarely learn each other’s histories. This quiet disconnect fragments identity and weakens shared belonging. Through joint workshops, field visits, and storytelling spaces, the Living Stones Youth Initiative builds bridges—fostering understanding, rootedness, and collective resilience.

  • Because This Land Needs Their Light

    The Dome of the Rock. The Church of the Nativity. The olive groves of Battir.
    What are these without the people who carry their stories, memories, and meaning?
    The Living Stones Youth Initiative gives Palestinian youth—Muslim and Christian—the tools and confidence to say: «I belong here. I carry something worth preserving. I have something to give».

  • Because Their Voices Are Missing in the Global Conversation

    Palestinian youth in Palestine are rarely heard on the world stage.
    Through creative expression, public festivals, and online platforms, we help them share their truth.
    Not as victims. But as creators. As witnesses. As leaders.

Focus Areas

  • Youth Empowerment

    Fostering leadership, belonging, and purpose through creative expression and education.

  • Cultural Heritage

    Preserving the living memory of our communities, traditions, and sacred spaces.

  • Community Engagement

    Building bridges of dialogue and presence in churches, schools, and society.

  • Palestinian Identity

    Strengthening Palestinian youth’s sense of identity and connection to their land, history, and cultural heritage as a source of purpose and resilience.

Because We Are Striving for Impact

  • Engage over 400 youth each year in immersive identity and heritage programs

  • Reduce emigration intent by 30% among participants who initially expressed desire to leave

  • Empower at least 3 youth-led community projects per cycle

  • Reach 150+ local community members through public festivals and exhibitions

  • Support 20+ creative outputs (artworks, stories, videos) each year that reflect Palestinian Christian life

  • Foster interfaith dialogue and cooperation in all cities we work in

  • Strengthen emotional resilience and civic responsibility in every participant

  • Establish a sustainable network of alumni who mentor, lead, and amplify the Christian voice in Palestine and abroad

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