Other Progs and Events
2008 Programs and Events
The Consulate sponsors and supports many special programs and events throughout the year. Please follow the links below to find out more.
- Supporting Bethlehem Tourism(December 2008)
- Say No to Violence Against Women (November 2008)
- Hebron Students Learn Business Writing Skills (December 2008)
- Consulate Gives Away 6,000 Books at Palestinian International Book Fair (November 2008)
- Bethlehem Orphanage Thanksgiving Donation (November 25)
- Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Focuses on Palestinian Youth during Visit (November 2008)
- Youth celebrate Beita youth center opening with officials
- Consul General invites Palestinians to elections gala event marking historic presidential vote. (November 5, 2008)
- Secretary of State Rice Travels to Region (October 31, 2008)
- Consulate Focuses on U.S. Presidential Elections (October 28, 2008)
- Laying the Cornerstone for New Beit Jala Library (October 28, 2008)
- The Fuuls Holds Ramadan Concerts in Palestinian Territories (September 2008)
- American Ramadan Quiz Nights (September 2008)
- AC Jericho Hosts Ramadan Quiz for Four Schools (September 2008)
- Donation of American Books to Beit Jala High School (22 Septemebr 2008)
- U.S. Fulbrighter Promotes Peace Through Music in a Jerusalem Concert with Palestinian-Israeli Band (September 22)
- American Books Reach Nablus-Area School (September 8, 2008)
- Celebrating Ramadan 2008
- Secretary Rice Travels to the Palestinian Territories and Israel (August 25, 2008)
- U.S. Consulate and Al Quds University Support Talented Palestinian Students in Science-Oriented Summer Camps (18 August 2008)
- Consulate Jerusalem Helps Refugee Children “Discover” their potential with Summer Camps (July 2008)
- Consulate Program Graduates 17 Young Palestinian Interns (August 11, 2008)
- American jazz legend Branford Marsalis connects with Palestinian musicians and children (17 July 2008)
- US Consulate Connects Palestinian NGOs to U.S. Foundation (August 6, 2008)
- U.S. and Palestinian Teens Build Lasting Relationships (August 8, 2008)
- American Swing Band “Central Park Stompers” Share their Love of Music with Audiences in the West Bank and Jerusalem (August 7, 2008)
- Nablus Youth Create Beautiful Music at Consulate Supported Camp
- Consulate Celebrates Graduation of West Bank English Class Students
- US Government supports Summer Camps in Science, the Arts and English Language (July 14, 2008)
- Jericho Book Clubs "Enchanted" by U.S. Classic in Arabic Translation (July 2, 2008)
- Promoting Eco-Friendly Practices in Janin (June 26, 2008)
- Support for Palestinian Civil Security & Rule of Law (24 June 2008)
- Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli Families Honored for Promoting Reconciliation (24 June 2008)
- Berlin Conference: In Support of a Palestinian State (June 23, 2008)
- Secretary Rice June 14-15 Visit: Working Towards Peace in the Middle East
- U.S Department of State Releases 2008 Trafficking Report (June 4, 2008)
- U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem Stocks New Library at RISOL’s Community Center in Salfeet (May 30, 2008)
- US Government Announces $3 million in projects in the Jenin Governorate (May 28, 2008)
- Palestine Investment Conference Set for May 21-23
- President Bush visits the Middle East May 13 - 18
- Secretary Rice (Ramallah , May 4, 2008)
- US College Recruiters Participate in StudyUSA Fair in Ramallah (April 26, 2008)
- Bush Reiterates U.S. Commitment to Achieving a Palestinian State During Meeting with Abbas at White House (April 24, 2008)
- US Consulate Teams Up with East Jerusalem Students to Beautify Their Public School as Part of Several Environmental Activities (April 20, 2008)
- $500 million U.S. Initiative Helps Palestinians Live the “American Dream” of Home Ownership (April 14, 2008)
- Secretary Rice:Travel to the Middle East, March 28-31, 2008
- US Consulate and Business Women’s Forum Inspire Young Palestinian Women To Dream Big for the Future (March 26, 2008)
- Vice President Cheney Visit to the Middle East 2008 (March 23, 2008)
- Palestinians discuss music and non-violence with former assistant to Martin Luther King Jr. (March 18-19, 2008)
- American Corner in Jericho Promotes Youth Creativity in Mother’s Day Workshop (March 14, 2008)
- Palestinian Women Artists Illustrate their Future through Cultural Envoy Program (March 13, 2008)
- US Department of State Releases 2007 Annual Report on Human Rights (March 11, 2008)
- International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony 2008 (March 10, 2008)
- $148 million reached in United States Government’s Contribution to UNRWA for 2008 (March 4, 2008)
- Secretary Rice visit to the Region March 08 (March 5, 2008)
- U.S. Consulate General and Palestinian Ministry of Culture Open Special Art Exhibit in Ramallah (March 2008)
- Celebrating Women History Month 2008 (March 2008)
- American Corner in Jericho Explores American History with Screening of To Kill a Mockingbird (February 29, 2008)
- Palestinian Youth Unlock their Creative Writing Potential (February 29, 2008)
- Acting Assistant Secretary Witten Assures UNRWA and the Palestinian people of the U.S. Government’s Continued Support for Palestinian Refugees (February 26, 2008)
- Palestinian and American Students Talk about the Weather (and the environment!) (February 26, 2008)
- Young Palestinian Professionals Explore Personal Developmnet in Dale Carnegie course (February 25, 2008)
- American Corner Jericho Continues to Draw Children with American Film Series (February 22, 2008)
- New Youth Center in Nablus Opens its Doors (February 21, 2008)
- Consulate General Jerusalem Deepens Understanding of U.S. Electoral System in Palestinian Media (February 14, 2008)
- Palestinian Leader Fayyad Praises United States for Major Funding (February 12, 2008)
- Black History Month Concert shares Authentic American Music with Palestinian audience (February 11, 2008)
- Book Club at American Corner Jericho (February 1, 2008)
- American Corner Jericho’s Screening of E.T. Eagerly Welcomed by Young Users (February 1, 2008)
- Celebrating Black History Month 2008 (February 2008)
- U.S. Under Secretary Burns visits UNRWA Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem (January 24, 2008)
- President Bush Travels to the Region to Advance Peace (January 8, 2008)
- President Bush Visits Bethlehem (Janurary 2008)
- History of English at American Corner Jericho (2008)
- U.S. Consulate’s Annual Donation to Jericho AC(23 December 2008)