Empowering Palestinian women
- Fifty percent of our Freedom Farms are planted for female farmers, bolstering their roles within families, communities, and government. Our philosophy? When women lead, the entire community flourishes.
“There’s so much sadness in my country and my life, but this olive tree farm has brought hope, security and a bit of happiness to our family.”
Turning grief into growth
- Recently widowed at 32 and a mother of three, including a son with muscular dystrophy, Saja Abu Daher has faced immense personal loss and economic hardship. Her new Freedom Farm offers solace, purpose and empowerment.
- Once mature, Saja’s trees will produce $36,000 of olive oil each year. In the meantime, Treedom For Palestine has planted 2000 thyme, eggplant and zucchini plants for Saja to harvest and sell, ensuring a sustainable income.
New beginnings
- Recently widowed at 32 and a mother of three, including a son with muscular dystrophy, Saja Abu Daher has faced immense personal loss and economic hardship. Her new Freedom Farm offers solace, purpose and empowerment.
- Once mature, Saja’s trees will produce $36,000 of olive oil each year. In the meantime, Treedom For Palestine has planted 2000 thyme, eggplant and zucchini plants for Saja to harvest and sell, ensuring a sustainable income.
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A safe haven
- After Bilal Saleh was killed by settlers while harvesting olive trees, his widow Ikhlas became the family's sole provider. Her new Freedom Farm—a sanctuary of 70 olive trees and 100 grapevines—is safely distanced from settlements, ensuring the family's security.
- Steel fencing surrounding the farm provides a safe environment for Ikhlas to support her children, honor Bilal's legacy, and stand strong in the ongoing struggle for Palestinian security.
Success at any age
- Sanaa Saleem proudly balances family, farming, and her commitment to her Women’s Food Cooperative. Over the years her fields have produced eggplant, thyme, and now include 250 olive trees on her own Freedom Farm.
- At 50, Sanaa isn't just cultivating a farm, but also a supportive community of strong women. "Gender is no barrier in agriculture," Sanaa proudly says. "Farming is about effort and love of earth."
Success at any age
- Sanaa Saleem proudly balances family, farming, and her commitment to her Women’s Food Cooperative. Over the years her fields have produced eggplant, thyme, and now include 250 olive trees on her own Freedom Farm.
- At 50, Sanaa isn't just cultivating a farm, but also a supportive community of strong women. "Gender is no barrier in agriculture," Sanaa proudly says. "Farming is about effort and love of earth."
A safe haven
- After Bilal Saleh was killed by settlers while harvesting olive trees, his widow Ikhlas became the family's sole provider. Her new Freedom Farm—a sanctuary of 70 olive trees and 100 grapevines—is safely distanced from settlements, ensuring the family's security.
- Steel fencing surrounding the farm provides a safe environment for Ikhlas to support her children, honor Bilal's legacy, and stand strong in the ongoing struggle for Palestinian security.
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A shield and a future
- Saleh is a beacon of against-the-odds determination. Her husband Bilal was tragically killed by settlers while harvesting olives. “Losing Bilal was the hardest thing we’ve ever faced. Thankfully our new farm, with its steel fencing, keeps us safe and helps us make a living,” she says. “I feel like he’s still here, looking after us.” The farm will produce olive oil and vegetables, continuing Bilal’s legacy. “Our farm is more than trees; it’s a shield, a future for my children, and a remembrance of my husband.”
Equality. Prosperity. Liberty.
- Our Freedom Farmers aren’t just cultivating trees, they’re creating a future for themselves and their families. This land is where their journey begins. Please join us in empowering women like Saja, Ikhlas, and Sanaa to sow the seeds of change.
Equality. Prosperity. Liberty.
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Our Freedom Farmers aren’t just cultivating trees, they’re creating a future for themselves and their families. This land is where their journey begins. Please join us in empowering women like Saja and Sanaa to sow the seeds of change.
Palestine isn’t just the Holy Land. It’s her land.
Equality. Prosperity. Liberty.
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Our Freedom Farmers aren’t just cultivating trees, they’re creating a future for themselves and their families. This land is where their journey begins. Please join us in empowering women like Saja and Sanaa to sow the seeds of change.
Palestine isn’t just the Holy Land. It’s her land.
