Friends of the Holy Land

Silent Nights in Bethlehem

Christmas 2020: Covid-19 has completely shut down the Holy Land’s tourist industry. No Christmas tourism means no income for 80% of the people in Bethlehem. Could you support a Holy Land family through this crisis with a special Christmas gift? Until the pilgrims and tourists return, it may be the only lifeline they get. Thank you. Read more

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£20 Enough to replace a day’s lost income for a Bethlehem Christian tour guide

£50 Could provide a couple with emergency food and basics.

£100 Can cover a Holy Land family’s food and essential needs for a month

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Together we are making a difference

Thank you for helping us improve the lives of Christians in the Holy Land Read more

Our mission is to secure a resilient and enduring community for Christians in the West Bank, Gaza, Israel and Jordan

The situation in the Holy Land remains very difficult with ongoing coronavirus infections resulting in intermittent lockdowns being reinstated

We focus on helping individual named Christians in the Holy Land, providing hope, prayer and practical assistance

We rely on volunteers to help us spread the word about our work and would love you to join us

£4,500,000	raised since 2009
207	school and university fees each year
192	ad-hoc medical & welfare grants each year

Please select a donation amount (required)

£20

Enough to replace a day’s lost income for a Bethlehem Christian tour guide

£50

Could provide a couple with emergency food and basics.

£100

Can cover a Holy Land family’s food and essential needs for a month

Other

Set up a regular payment Donate

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