Interviewed in 2007
Palestinian Christian West Bank/Gaza/E. Jerusalem Born in 1971 Lives in Bethlehem Profession: Executive Director Works at Holy Land Trust Interviewed by: Joline Makhlouf and Rula Salameh
Inspired by his uncle Mubarak Awad's leadership in Palestinian nonviolent resistance, Sami Awad founded the Holy Land Trust in 1998 to promote Palestinian nonviolent resistance to the Israeli occupation. Holy Land Trust initiatives include training workshops, participation in local nonviolent campaigns, and seeking increased media coverage for nonviolent resistance. Holy Land Trust also runs summer programs in which internationals live with host families in Bethlehem, study Arabic and volunteer with Palestinian organizations.Follow @Sami_Awad //