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Japan Funds Birzeit Water Network Rehabilitation Project

RAMALLAH - September 11, 2012 - Representative of Japan to the Palestinian Authority Junya Matsuura and Mayor of Birzeit Yousef Nasser signed a $114,958 grant contract for the project of 'Rehabilitation and Extension of the Water Network in Birzeit City' Tuesday according to a press release by the Representative Office of Japan in Ramallah. The project aims to replace around 1,570 meters of corroded and broken pipes in the old water network in the al-Marj district and replace approximately 1,330 meters of temporary plastic pipes with permanent pipelines. These pipes provide water to 200 households (1,000 people) and one school of 250 students in the same district.

Birzeit Society Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Celebrating 25 Years at 11th National Convention in San Francisco

San Francisco: July 8, 2012 - Under the general theme “Silver Year - Golden Future: 25 Years Connecting With Our Roots”, Birzeit Society celebrated its 11th National Convention July 4-8, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Burlingame, San Francisco Airport, California. Over 700 Birzeitis and friends attended the 4-day celebration from the U.S. and several other countries, including Palestine, Jordan, Kuwait, U.A.E, England, Australia, and Germany.

The Convention program was filled with interesting panels, entertainment events, cultural activities and outdoor excursions that suited all ages. Participants enjoyed visiting the City of San Francisco, famous for its beautiful scenery and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island, cable cars and Victorian architecture. The program also included special events to celebrate US Independence Day by taking a 4th of July Bay Cruise and Fireworks display, a Napa Valley Wine Country Tour, and a San Francisco City Tour.

Birzeiti Activist Salameh Kaileh Tortured in Damascus

Prominent Birzeiti activist and intellectual Salameh George Kaileh said Syrian government forces tortured and detained him in deplorable conditions before deporting him from Damascus to Jordan on May 14, 2012.

The details of Kaileh’s ordeal is documented in an interview with Al-Arabiya satellite channel which was broadcast on May 17, 2012. Watch the interview in Arabic

San Francisco Chapter Sponsors Nakba Event

The Arab Cultural and Community Center in San Francisco is holding an event on May 12, 2012 in commemoration of the Nakba. Elders who went through this catastrophe will share their stories with the younger generation through conversation, storytelling and other activities. Please join the San Francisco chapter in Remembering Palestine.
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BZS Board Approves Plan to Set Up A Business Corporation

Creating Jobs and Investment Opportunities in Birzeit

The Birzeit Society National Board of Directors approved a plan to establish a US based corporation to help create jobs and business opportunities in Birzeit and Palestine. The plan was presented by a business development committee and approved by a majority of BZS National Board members at their annual meeting held in San Francisco February 3-6, 2012.

Other decisions taken by the Board included approving financial aid funds to a number of Birzeit institutions, including The Rozana Association, The Birzeit Orthodox Scout Group in Birzeit and Nadi Birzeit in Amman. Other funding requests are still pending further review.