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WORLD BANK STATE AND PEACEBUILDING FUND GRANT 2014-2016

Economic DevelopmentAcross Fragile Communities

Abraham Path Masar Ibrahim:


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The interaction with our guests gives us anopportunity to exchange our knowledge andit benefits also us the Palestinians, the

community of Araba a lot.

- Mustafa Mardawi, homestay host, Araba

Contents

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Welcome .......................................................... 3World Bank Project ....................................... 3

Project Components .................................... 4

About the Organization ............................. 6

Project Partners ............................................. 7

Contact Us ....................................................... 8

PHOTO CREDITS:Beata Andonia, Sumaya Agha, Julian Bender, Evan Bryant, DavidLandis


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The investment by the

World Bank allows one

of the most innovative

social change projects in

the Middle East to grow

to scale.

Stefan Szepesi

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ABRAHAM PATH INITIATIVE

World Bank Project

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In 2014, the World Bank State and Peacebuilding Fund awarded a grant

to the Abraham Path Initiative for a project entitled Abraham Path Masar

Ibrahim: Economic Development Across Fragile Communities. The project

supports the development of the Abraham Path in the West Bank (known

in Arabic as Masar Ibrahim) and invests in sustainable tourism in rural

communities along the path.

The project will contribute to job creation and income generation formarginalized rural communities along the path, particularly focusing

on women and youth while capturing lessons from job creation through

experiential tourism that can be applied in fragile or conflict affected

settings elsewhere. The project also features the first professional licensed

trekking guide course in the region.

Existing trailExtension of trail by project

Nablus

Awarta

Duma

Kafr MalekAuja

Jericho

Nebi Musa

Mar SabaBethlehem

Tequa

Reshayda

Beni NaimHebron

Sanur

BurqinAraba

Sebastia

RumanaJenin

Jerusalem

The Abraham Path is a long-distancewalking trail across the Middle East


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1| INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONS

Professional training of current and new guides Outreach to current and new communities Orientation and training for homestays Capacity building for local NGO partners

Project Components

2|PATH DEVELOPMENT

Collection and publication of GIS data Mapping the path online and in print Waymarking research and signage on the path Route extensions in the northern and southern West Bank

3|MARKETING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNICATION

Development of practical resources for travelers andprofiles of points of interest on the path.

Engagement with global travel market through travel

fairs, tour operator trips and itinerary development. Marketing strategy for NGOs and local tour operators Social media presence and online promotion

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4|ACTION RESEARCH

Qualification and collection of data Monitoring and evaluation of project effectiveness Publication of 10 research notes on experiential

tourism across fragile communities is a Palestinian

$2.3million total project value

$560,000

$460,000

$530,000

$750,000


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MORE COMMUNITY MEMBERS

participating in cross-community activities

260continuouskilometersof path

MORE TRAIL DISTANCE

540240 480

200 220

MORE INCOME generatedin marginalizedcommunities

MORE local

t ra ined GUIDES

MOREWALKERSalong the

path

11631317

1492

2016

74

167

196

MORE

JOBS

created

$751,000

$620,000

$682,000

70 percent women

Key Expected Project Results

2014 2015

Growth by year

Learn more at worldbank.abrahampath.org


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The Abraham Path is a long-distance walking trail across the Middle

East. The path retraces the journey of Abraham, the legendary

ancestor of over half of humanity, who is known for his hospitality

and kindness towards strangers.

The Abraham Path Initiative (API) is an international organization

cultivating the development of the path along with local and

international partners. API is a non-profit, non-religious and non-

political organization and is the implementing agency and grant

recipient of the World Bank project.

API supports local partners in developing the Abraham Path as aplace of meeting and connection between people from the Middle

East and people around the world as well as a creative space for

stories that highlight the unique culture, heritage and hospitality of

the region. API acts as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and

sustainable tourism on the path.

About the Organization

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TheMasar Ibrahim Al Khalil is a Palestinian non-profit based in Beit Sahour that is developing

the Abraham Path (Masar Ibrahim) in the West

Bank as a community-based tourism project. The

organization promotes cultural diversity, tradition,

human values and environmental awareness.

www.masaribrahim.ps | [email protected]

Masar Ibrahim al Khalil is a union of three

Palestinian organizations, which has a close

working relationship with Bethlehem University:

Palestine Wildlife Society

PWLS aims to conserve and enhance Palestinian biodiversity.

It develops activities in research, education, and ecotourismfor a local and international audience. (www.wildlife-pal.org)

Rozana Association

Rozana's work focuses on architectural heritage, trails andtours, capacity building, networks and partnerships andcultural events. (www.rozana.ps)

Siraj Center for Holy Land Studies

Siraj is a non-profit licensed tour operator that develops

experiential programs focused on walking, biking, and

community-based cultural tourism. (www.sirajcenter.org)

The Institute for Community Partnerships atBethlehem University

ICP seeks to enhance and develop the Palestinian Business

Sector capacity and the development of innovative ideas for

economical activities; empowering local communities with

entrepreneurial, managerial, and technical skills.

The project is endorsed by the Palestine Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Project Partners


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Connect with us:Abraham Path Initiative1563 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138

www.abrahampath.org | [email protected]

facebook.com/theabrahampath

twitter.com/abrahampath

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