Founded in 2003, Bright Stars of Bethlehem is a US 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides funding and support to initiatives spearheaded by the Diyar Consortium in the Holy Land. Bright Stars of Bethlehem promotes the many outreach ministries of Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem that are serving the educational, medical, professional and spiritual development needs of people living in Palestine. Read more about Bright Stars of Bethlehem in their blog.

Fairhaven School for mentally challenged children started with ten children and four teachers. Today, it has grown into a special education institution with 185 students and 73 teachers. Students range in age from two to adolescence, and a multitude of classes and activities are offered to meet the special needs of attendees.

For children everywhere, education is the best hope for breaking free from poverty. But without electricity or daylight, they cannot work on their schoolwork in the evenings. To help ensure these children have the tools they need to learn, World Vision provides solar-powered lanterns, giving them precious time to study. Children can not only study longer, but families can now enjoy more social time together in the evenings.