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DIYAR CONSORTIUM

DIYAR CONSORTIUM. An Introduction. A Brief History…. 1860 Lutherans bought a piece of land on the town periphery 2009 we are in the center of town and The cultural hub of the city 1995 a vision for a new outreach 2009 reaching out to 60 000 people/year. A history of growth….

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DIYAR CONSORTIUM

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  1. DIYAR CONSORTIUM An Introduction

  2. A Brief History… • 1860 Lutherans bought a piece of land on the town periphery 2009 we are in the center of town and The cultural hub of the city • 1995 a vision for a new outreach 2009 reaching out to 60 000 people/year

  3. A history of growth… • 1995 Opening of Dar an-Nadwa • 2000 Opening of Dar al-Kalima school • 2003 Opening of ad-Dar cultural & Conference Center • 2003 Opening of the Health & Wellness Center • 2006 Opening of Dar al-Kalima College • 2007 Creating DIYAR’S CONSORTIUM • 2008 Opening of Dar al-Balad

  4. Supported by a highly motivated staff • A highly educated, well qualified, dynamic and committed staff • In 1995 a staff of 4 • In 2000 a staff of 20 • In 2005 a staff of 40 • In 2009 a staff of 100

  5. Destruction May Be… Continuity shall Be • 2002 at the standoff of the Church of Nativity this place was invaded, transformed into an Israeli military headquarter • For 13 hours we experienced what people in Gaza are going through since 13 days (see my book: “Bethlehem besieged” by Augsburg Fortress • Encountering a Culture of Power with the power of Culture (Glass Angels)

  6. Diyar is … a consortium of Lutheran based, ecumenically oriented institutions serving the whole Palestinian community from “womb to tomb”, with an emphasis on children, youth, women & the elderly through unique programs that are contextual & holistic in nature.

  7. DIYAR’S VISION That We Might Have Life and Have It Abundantly

  8. DIYAR’S Mission • Continuing Christ ministry of preaching, teaching and healing in his homeland

  9. DIYAR’S Approach Diyar’s special approach has to do with empowering people in a context of continuing conflict. This question is of global importance. Diyar’s vision is related to influencing people’s transition from a stance of reactivity to one of pro-activity, from being victims to becoming visionaries, from waiting to creating, and from surviving to thriving.

  10. DIYAR’S Values: • In a context of too much peace talking, Diyar believes in peacemaking • In a context of too much politics, Diyar believes in caring for the polis/city • In a context of too muchreligion, Diyar believes in investing in spirituality • In a context of too much disempowering aid, Diyar believes in empowering the individual and the community • In a context of too much segregation, Diyar believes in building bridges and platforms for intercultural dialogue • In a context of despair, Diyar believes in to creating room for hope • In a context full of liturgies of death, Diyar celebrates the mystery of the risen Lord of life

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