The “Garden of Hope” is a dream for a mindfulness centre in the Palestinian West Bank—a home for contemplative practices, cultural exchange, and building capacity for non-violent resistance. The centre’s mission is to foster the hope, courage, and inner resources needed to face the harsh realities of racism and injustice—and the strength needed to take action for peace and justice. 

The Garden of Hope, aims to create a haven of peace and wellbeing within a context of violence, occupation and oppression, will offer activities supportive towards local community building and  create a welcoming space for people to gain awareness of Palestinian culture and the realities of life under occupation.

The Garden of Hope Mindfulness Centre space will expand the work and activities of activist Issa Souf, who has laid the foundation of this vision has used his personal funds and private donations to purchase the land and begin construction.