Share Your Story
Share Your Story
Every person has a story worth telling.
Too often, our understanding of life in Palestine is shaped by headlines, statistics, and news reports. While those stories have their place, they can never fully capture the experiences, challenges, hopes, and everyday moments of the people living them.
At Bright Stars of Bethlehem, we believe the most powerful stories come directly from those who have lived them.
Whether you are a student, graduate, faculty member, staff member, supporter, volunteer, traveler, or friend of Dar al-Kalima University, we invite you to share your story with us. Tell us about your experiences, your journey, your work, your education, your community, or a moment that has shaped your perspective.
You may submit written stories, photographs, videos, artwork, or other media that help bring your experience to life. By sharing your story, you help others better understand the realities, resilience, creativity, and hope that exist beyond the headlines.
Together, these stories create a more complete picture of Palestine and the people whose lives are being transformed through education, arts, culture, and community.
If you have any questions about submitting your story, please contact tiffany@brightstarsbethlehem.org.
Submission Guidelines
Please include as much information as you feel comfortable sharing:
Your name
Email address
Relationship to Dar al-Kalima University or Bright Stars of Bethlehem
Your story or personal experience
Photos, videos, or supporting materials (optional)
Permission for us to share your submission publicly
Consent & Disclaimer
By submitting this form, you confirm that the information, photographs, videos, and other materials you provide are your own or that you have permission to share them. You grant Bright Stars of Bethlehem permission to use, reproduce, edit, publish, and distribute your submission, including your name, story, photographs, videos, and other materials, on our website, social media channels, newsletters, fundraising materials, printed publications, and other promotional or educational platforms.
While we may make minor edits for clarity, grammar, length, formatting, or accessibility, we will make every effort to preserve the integrity and intent of your story.
Submission does not guarantee publication. Bright Stars of Bethlehem reserves the right to determine which submissions are featured and how they are presented.
Thank you for helping us share stories that inform, inspire, and connect people across communities and borders. Together, we can help others see beyond the headlines and hear directly from those whose voices matter most.