About Us

“Open Bethlehem is a nonviolent attempt to save a city that belongs to many in the world. It is unconscionable that Bethlehem should be allowed to die slowly from strangulation.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Whether you are interested in investment, one-off projects or civic partnerships, work in the travel industry or in research or media projects, Open Bethlehem can be a one-stop shop for Bethlehem.

Open Bethlehem is an international public relations campaign set-up to address the state of emergency in Bethlehem. It aims to bring world attention to the crisis facing the city by reaching out to decision-makers, church leaders and the media and acting as a route into Bethlehem for initiatives of all kinds. Above all, we aim to build a positive legacy for Palestine and the wider region by reasserting Bethlehem’s unique historical character as a living example of an open and multi-faith Middle East.

“Open Bethlehem is an admirable project.”
President Jimmy Carter