Jifna Library

Seraj’s first library was opened in 2007 in collaboration with a woman’s organization in the predominantly Christian village of Jifna.  It is now open five days a week with tutoring provided to children two days by local women.  People from Jifna now staff and maintain this library completely on their own.

Next Project: Al-Ittihad Municipality

A second library is planned for 2009 in the Muslim Al-Itihhad municipality, 18 km northwest of Ramallah, consisting of three villages and a refugee camp.  There are about 2,000 children in the area who would have access to the library. 

The municipality will provide the building, the salary for a librarian and the running costs of the library itself.  Friends of Seraj is currently raising funds to buy books, tables, shelves, and a computer.  To learn how you can be a part of these childrens' lives, please visit our "Get Involved" page!