Located just a few steps from the Church of the Nativity, the Dar Al-Majus Community Home is a social center founded by Pro Terra Sancta to address the material, psychological, and relational needs of the population of Bethlehem.
In a context deeply marked by conflict, forced isolation, and a chronic economic crisis, the center serves as a beacon of hope and a place of empowerment, especially for youth and women.
The Dar Al-Majus ‘Community Home’ comprises three main areas of intervention: a counseling and support area, where doctors and social workers offer tangible psychological assistance, particularly to young people; a vocational training area, aimed at tackling the endemic issue of unemployment and encouraging youth and female entrepreneurship; and a cultural area, conceived as a vibrant space for gathering, beauty, and social renewal. This pillar is developed through creative workshops and educational activities for children, offering them a safe place to play, learn, and express themselves freely. At the same time, this space becomes a platform for sharing for the entire community through meetings, art exhibitions, poetry readings, and musical events.
Listening, Care, and Job Placement
In 2025, the Listening and Support Center—part of a network of 11 local Christian institutions—received 349 requests for help, responding to over 90% of them. The majority of these requests involved medical and therapeutic support, alongside continued assistance for educational scholarships.
On the job placement front, in 2025 we assisted over 40 unemployed young people with professional integration.
Craftsmanship, Training, and Female Entrepreneurship
Through DAMJ, in 2025 we supported three local women micro-entrepreneurs with training programs, equipment provision, and product development—and their products were even presented at the Milan Crafts Fair!
