Newsletters - Updates from Jalaja

"I have a deep desire in my heart to have Circlework in the West Bank for Palestinian women. I'm coming from a conflict area. We need strong and courageous women to hold wisdom and light for the next generation. In January 2009, I organized a short circle for Palestinian women for Jalaja, and it was really moving. I hope that in January 2010, she can offer a two day circle. The women there are so hungry, they are longing for this. We are living in a violent society against women, and this will be the first healing circle in Palestine. It is a great responsibility, and part of Jalaja's mission. It is needed! We can make a change, we can make peace!"

- Nimala Kharoufeh, Bethlehem, West Bank

Nimala is a young Palestinian woman whose irrepressible strength and courageousness touches all who meet her. While studying at Bethlehem University, she organized a campaign to have women represented on the student council and was the first woman to serve on the council. In 2008, she participated in Jalaja's circles in Israel, and in 2009 she attended the Circlework Training in the US. She works for the Holy Land Trust, which offers non-violence training in the West Bank, and is a voice for peace and justice.