Preserving the rich cultural heritage of our communities is a central pillar of the Omar Abdulhadi Foundation’s mission. The Foundation invests in the arts, historical sites, and cultural events to create spaces where traditions are celebrated, and future generations are connected to their roots. Believing in the power of culture and the arts to preserve identity and build bridges between people, our support extends to establishing cultural centers and funding artistic projects, as outlined below:
Key Initiatives
Through these initiatives, the Omar Abdulhadi Foundation strengthens Palestinian
cultural heritage, ensuring it remains a source of pride and inspiration for future
generations.
Establishing Cultural Centers
Contributed to the founding and construction of
the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit through Taawon and established the Samir
and Omar Abdulhadi Cultural Center in Nablus, creating spaces dedicated to
preserving Palestinian identity and heritage
Preserving and Restoring Heritage
Funding the restoration and rehabilitation
of historical sites, including several palaces and historic buildings in Arabeh,
and renovated the Palestinian Narrative Cultural Center in Nablus,
demonstrating the Foundation’s commitment to protecting Palestine’s cultural
legacy.
Supporting Artistic and Cultural Projects
Partnered in the production of lms
that share the Palestinian story with the world, such as “The Teacher”, “Farha”,
and “All Before You”. Additionally, provided support to institutions like the
National Conservatory of Music in Jerusalem, the Jerusalemite Youth Cultural
Forum, the Hawwa Society Center for Culture and Arts in Nablus, and the
Amman International Film Festival in Jordan.