HEY CITIES OF THE WORLD-
MASAFER YATTA IS CALLING!
Grow your family and become a Sister City of Masafer Yatta in Palestine!
Masafer Yatta is seeking its first sister city partnership with a courageous municipality willing to stand in solidarity and create a formal bond of friendship. This unique and resilient community in the southern West Bank embodies the enduring spirit of the Palestinian people against Israel’s occupation and policies aimed at its erasure. Though small, Masafer Yatta stands for one of the most important causes of our time: upholding human rights and international law.
Because our world
is one family
Family
Matters:
Masafer Yatta Needs You Today
Do you have the courage to stand with an orphaned community? Act boldly and help build a lasting bond to show the world that the people of our global family have the power to protect justice and human dignity for all.
Profile Masafer Yatta
Name: Masafer Yatta
Location: Palestine
Population: 3,500 strong, spread across 20 resilient hamlets
Age: Over 3,000 years (and still thriving)
Cultural Background: Palestinian, Bedouin, Muslim heritage
Status: Single, Occupied by Israel, on the verge of distinction
Personality Traits: Humorous, generous, resilient under pressure
Hobbies & Interests: Preserving ancient olive groves, storytelling, cultural celebrations, standing strong for human rights
International Experience: Welcoming visitors from around the world, global solidarity campaigns, activism-ready
Special Features: Incredible natural beauty, remarkable people with proven genes of endurance and courage
Looking For: A sister city to stand together, exchange knowledge, grow a global family
Take action and help protect Masafer Yatta from extinction
Sister city partnerships are a powerful tool for municipal diplomacy. They allow cities to engage in cultural exchange, local development, and advocacy at an official level, independent of national foreign policy. By partnering with Masafer Yatta, your city can raise awareness about the realities of Palestinian communities, shaped by ongoing occupation and policies seeking to erase their existence.
This partnership requires courage and conviction, as standing in solidarity with Palestine means challenging powerful interests, including well-funded lobbying networks that influence foreign policies to protect Israel’s ongoing occupation and displacement. You have the backing of the International Court of Justice, which confirmed in 2024 that Israel must end its occupation, and the support of the international community. If you have the backing of your electorate, your city is the ideal candidate.
The purpose of this sister city relationship is solidarity first. Masafer Yatta seeks a city ready to demonstrate commitment to human rights, community resilience, and international cooperation. Your city will gain a unique opportunity to engage in global advocacy and support a community whose survival depends on international solidarity.
Masafer Yatta Action! facilitates this initiative on behalf of the At Tuwani Village Council Masafer Yatta, providing strategic guidance, coordination, and practical support to make the partnership effective and sustainable.
