Beit Al-Karama is a women’s centre located in a beautiful renovated building in the heart of the Old City of Nablus. It is run and managed by women as a means to generate income to support their families and hosts the unique project of a female-run Palestinian cookery school. Beit Al-Karama provides an inviting and friendly atmosphere filled with cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and the company of determined and powerful women. In addition to hosting a women’s salon and a community centre, the beautifully decorated kitchen is the place where the magic happens.
The cookery school offers courses on the preparation of traditional Palestinian and Nabulsi dishes. The classes are one day or longer. Guests get a culinary experience of Palestinian food and learn about the techniques, recipes, and secrets of aromatic and taste-bud-tempting treats. The school caters to the needs of its clients, whether be it for a tourist group visiting for a day or individuals interested in mastering the craft of Palestinian cuisine. The centre also provides local tours, with a focus on food and spices, and arranges visits to local farmers and producers around Nablus.
Beit Al-Karama is the first women’s centre in the Old City of Nablus and aspires to combine a culinary social enterprise with art and cultural activities. Beit Al-Karama is also the first Slow Food group in Nablus. Slow Food is an international movement founded in Italy in 1986 that aims to promote alternatives to fast food and to preserve traditional and regional cuisines all over the world.
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Volunteering Opportunities: Volunteers are welcome. The main areas to support: teaching English (conversation skills), research on traditional food recipes, professional photography support.
Other Services: Food-tasting tours in the old city of Nablus.