Women Of The West Bank: activists trip 2019
Saturday 8th — Saturday 15th June

SOLD OUT — this trip is now full.

This new women-only tour led by former Amos Chair of Trustees Jenny Baker and Bethlehemite and activist Lucy Thalgieh will give a unique chance to understand more about issues facing women in Jerusalem and on the West Bank and how we can stand in solidarity with them.


This 8-day (7-night) trip will be based in Bethlehem and Ramallah where you will:

• meet and spend time with women activists
• visit women-run programmes on the West Bank and Jerusalem
• see how projects are using the arts and sports to promote girls and women’s rights
• understand the impact of the illegal Israeli Occupation on women’s lives
• visit women in their homes and enjoy Palestinian hospitality
• visit women whose homes have been destroyed and hear about the impact upon them and their families
• hear about the issues within Palestinian society that women are challenging and how they stand up to the Occupation
• enjoy some great company, laugh lots and be inspired by the people you meet.

You will stay in the Alrowwad Cultural Centre’s new accommodation block in Aida refugee camp for four nights, one night will be a home-stay, and two nights will be in a hotel in Ramallah.

Lucy Thalgieh is the lead worker for Amos Trust’s partner Wi’am Reconciliation Centre’s women work. She is a local councillor, one of the authors of Kairos Palestine, played for the Palestine Netball team and has spoken around the world on women’s rights and the impact of the Occupation.

Jenny Baker is the Chair of Amos Trust. She is Chief Operating Officer for Redthread — a charity that seeks to offer young people vital support through health and education programmes. She's an author and marathon runner who has led many trips to the West Bank and has spent many years promoting women’s leadership.

This trip is limited to 16 places. If you are not sure if this particular trip is for you, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]

If you would like to subsidise the costs of a women activist and particularly a younger participant who could not afford to take part, please also contact [email protected]

To book your place and pay your deposit for this unique trip, simply click here or on the Book now button near the top of the page. If you have any questions about this trip, please read our Terms & Conditions document.

Photography: © Amos Trust/Mark Kensett