Sponsor an olive tree

$25 plants a young tree with a farming family in the Holy Land.

This is separate from the parish weekend table.

Your gift covers a three-year-old olive plant, delivery, planting, and care guidance for the farmer. Where fields have water, irrigation pipe is included.

Every sponsor receives a certificate. Names are also placed on an olive-wood plaque in the field where the trees are planted.

We do this in partnership with the Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI) in Palestine.

In the email, say how many trees.

 
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What $25 includes

  • Young olive plant

  • Distribution and planting

  • Farmer care guidance

  • Certificate of appreciation

  • Name on the field plaque

Questions? Phone: (314) 312-2033 · Email: info@theholylands.org

 
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Why this matters

Olive trees are a livelihood for many families around Bethlehem. When trees are lost, income and rootedness in the land are lost with them.

Many trees around Bethlehem have been lost to uprooting and settlement expansion.

This campaign replants young trees with farmers so households can keep working their land. Holylands Arts partners with JAI on the planting.

The parish olive-wood table after Mass is a different ministry. This page is only for tree sponsorship.

Sponsor's Reflection

In 2012, St. Mary's Church at Iffley, Oxford in the UK, adopted the Olive Tree Campaign for its annual Harvest Appeal. Just under £12,000 was raised. In addition, three parish members joined a group of 40 internationals for the annual Olive Planting Program, in February 2013 organized by the JAI.

"We were delighted to assist with planting some 1,500 trees, over the course of four long morning sessions, for farmers whose land is threatened by encroaching settlements. We were also able to witness the occupation in the West Bank and the difficulties it imposes on so many aspects of Palestinians’ lives. In sharp contrast we enjoyed the openness and friendliness of the people we met, experienced their rich culture and cuisine and learned of their long history of endurance. We really appreciated the opportunity to support them in - Keeping Hope Alive in Palestine. Do consider joining."

Mariam, Stephan and Jeff - St Mary’s Church at Iffley – UK

 
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In the email, say how many trees.

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