Seraj governance Palestine
Seraj Board of Directors in Palestine
The Seraj Library Project is governed by two Boards - one in Palestine and one in the US. Both are recognized by their respective governments as non-profit agencies, eligible for charitable donations and legally able to pursue their respective missions. Thus, corporate decisions with respect to the governance and activities of each Board are made locally. The two Boards work collegially and cooperatively.
Seraj/Palestine employs a program staff which administers the programs of Seraj in the West Bank. Direction and mission for the work are determined in Palestine. Seraj/Palestine is a community organization directed by Palestinians, for Palestinians and other West Bank residents. The Seraj Library Project is funded substantially through Seraj/US but Seraj/Palestine also works to secure local and international grants in support of its work.
Seraj/US, once known as Friends of Seraj, has two focus areas: fundraising for Seraj/Palestine and education in the US about the situation in Palestine and the importance of the work of Seraj, including through West Bank tours. Seraj/US has no staff. All work is conducted by volunteers.
More about the Seraj Palestine Board follows:
The Palestine Board members:
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Bashar Jumaa
Board Chair
Former Chief of Staff to the Palestinian Prime Minister & a member of the Negotiation Support Unit.
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Ra'id Malki
Board Vice Chair
Former head of the Local Aid Coordination Secretariat with many connections to international donors.
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Emil Makhlouf
Board Treasurer
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Salwa Duaibis
Board Secretary
Founder & director of Military Court Watch, an NGO which accompanies Palestinian minors to their court appearances in Israel’s military court.
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Amanda Khalaf
Board Member
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Maha Awartani
Board Member
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Madees Khoury
Board Member
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Carol Michel
General Assembly Member
Public relations and communications expert. Used to work at Riwaq, an organization which restores historical buildings.
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Dima Bseiso
General Assembly Member
Founder & director of the only Reggio Emilio based preschool in Palestine and consultant on early childhood education best practices.
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Estephan Salameh
General Assembly Member
Co-founder of Seraj Library Project and the Advisor to the Palestinian Prime Minister.
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Rami Asaad
General Assembly Member
A financial director with experience in both nonprofit organizations and private corporations.
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Lujayn Kerish
General Assembly Member
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