Advocacy (Storytelling, Global Connections & Solidarity)

Advocacy focuses on amplifying Palestinian voices and strengthening global understanding and solidarity.
Holy Land Trust advances this work through two complementary programs:

Travel & Encounter Program
The Travel & Encounter Program uses tourism as a tool for global awareness and solidarity. It brings international visitors to Palestine to engage directly with local communities through educational and immersive experiences.
The program creates safe and respectful spaces where local individuals and communities can share their stories, experiences, and perspectives with international participants. These encounters are grounded in human connection and lived experience, enabling visitors to gain deeper understanding beyond headlines and stereotypes.
The program also contributes to the local economy by supporting community-based tourism and local initiatives.

We Share Program
The We Share Program brings Palestinian voices to the global community through international speaking tours, webinars, and virtual platforms.
Through this program, HLT staff, community leaders, and participants share lived experiences, community realities, and personal stories with international audiences, contributing to informed global conversations and strengthening connections between communities.