Bethlehem – SFI visited the Ministry of Culture office in Bethlehem Governorate to extend congratulations to Ms. Maha Yousef on her appointment as Director of the Ministry’s office in the governorate.

During the meeting, the two parties discussed avenues of mutual cooperation and strengthening coordination between the Ministry and SFI, with the aim of actively engaging youth in cultural and community events that contribute to reinforcing national identity and preserving Palestinian cultural heritage and traditions.

Both sides emphasized the importance of the role of youth in advancing the cultural landscape in Palestine, and the need to provide spaces and initiatives that highlight their talents and creativity in the fields of literature, art, and heritage.

This visit comes as part of the SFI efforts to strengthen partnerships with official and community institutions, in a way that serves the interests of Palestinian youth and contributes to their cultural and social empowerment.