THE OLIVE TREE PROJECT
REPLANTING PALESTINE’S TREES
Since the Israeli occupation of the West Bank in 1967, Palestinian farmers have lost hundreds of thousands of olive trees. Trees planted and cared for by generations of the same family have been destroyed or uprooted as Israeli settlers seek to claim Palestinian land as their own.
We’re working to replace the trees destroyed by the conflict. Planting saplings on fields at risk of confiscation means Palestinian farmers can continue to work their land, which helps maintain the farmers’ rights to their own land and preserves an important source of income and sustenance.
You can help us by sponsoring a tree for just £15. A sponsored olive tree makes a great gift. Together, we can help families hold on to their livelihood and keep hope alive.
SPONSOR AN OLIVE TREE TODAY
Buy an olive tree for just £15. Your tree will be planted in Palestine, replacing trees destroyed in the conflict and helping Palestinian famers hold onto their land and their livelihood.
REGISTER YOUR TREE
If you have purchased or been gifted an Olive Tree, you’ll need to register your tree using the Olive Tree Registration Form get your Planting Certificate.
OLIVE TREE REGISTRATION FORM
LATEST NEWS FROM THE OLIVE TREE PROJECT
Find out what has been happening in the West Bank this year and how the Olive Tree Project has been helping Palestinian farmers.
WHY DO OLIVE TREES MATTER?
The olive tree is a universal symbol of peace. It is also a powerful symbol of Palestinian rootedness in their land. Olive trees have been a major source of income for Palestinians for centuries, with the trees covering over 50% of agricultural land. The olive and olive oil industry supports the livelihoods of around 100,000 Palestinian families.
But in the political turmoil of the Middle East today, trees that have survived hundreds of years have become casualties in the struggle for the control of the land. Watch this video to find out more.
OLIVE HARVEST TRIPS
Travel with us to the Holy Land to help with Palestinian farmers with the olive harvest. You will meet and work with farmers and Palestinian Christians, eat amazing food and visit places off the tourist trail.
Email visit@embraceme.org to find out more.
OLIVE WOOD GIFTS
Why not support Palestinian farmers through your shopping? We have many lovely products in our shop that have come from the olive trees of Palestine. Our Olive Tree Gifts Collection includes hand-carved olive wood products, olive oil and soaps, all fairly-traded and produced in Palestine.