It's time to look back and share withyou what 2021 has been like for Sunbula and our artisans. It was another challenging year under the pandemic, but we are grateful forthese milestones to celebrate! 1. We provided moreemergency aid to our ...

Are you starting to look for holiday gifts? Artisans in Palestine are gearing up for the holiday season, so we’ve uploaded many of their new works to our online shop. Come take a look at our fresh lineups!When you buy gifts from Sunbula, you ...

The Sunbula family mourns the passing of Nadia Theodorie, our founding board member, on October 24th in Bethlehem. Through her lifelong involvement with community organizations, Nadia touched the lives of countless women throughout Palestine, like ...

We are excited to announce that Sunbula has refreshed its brand with a new logo and website!Sunbula’s work has grown in scope and depth over the past decades. We decided it was time to update Sunbula’s look to reflect our evolution as an ...

On the occasion of the World Embroidery Day, Sunbula interviewed Helen Loussi, who manages the embroidery center at the Bethlehem Arab Women’s Union, one of the longest-running women’s organizations in Palestine. Through her life story ...

Ramadan is the time of joy, charity, and giving, when families and friends gather over shared meals to break fast and celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr, a three-day festivities that marks the end of the holy month.However, as we celebrate our second Ramadan ...

What makes a fair trade organization different from others that trade with local craftspeople or farmers? Being a certified fair trade organization means that its adherence to Fair Trade principles and practices is verified by an official body called ...

How can craft making empower women in Palestine? On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we’d like to share stories from our partner artisan groups about how craft work has brought changes to their lives. Ending financial ...

Dear friends,We’d like to send our warm holiday wishes as this very strange and difficult year draws close to its end. Grateful for having survived it, we’d like to share with you what we’ve accomplished in 2020.1. We provided ...

Looking for a good gift idea? Uniquely handmade crafts make great gifts, knowing that a whole lot of love and dedication has gone into making them.What’s even better is knowing that the gift you purchase is contributing strongly to the ...

Today, October 15, is the International Craft Day! Celebrate with us on this occasion these three crafts that are unique to Palestine.EMBROIDERY Known for its rich, exquisite beauty, embroidery is hands down the most symbolic of Palestinian ...

The Coronavirus crisis continues to affect lives across the globe, and governments struggle to strike a balance between curtailing the virus and minimizing the damage to the economy. In Palestine, authorities face the same dilemma. Yet, their means ...