Key Stats
Capital: Jerusalem / Ramallah / Ariel (disputed)
Population: 2.7 million
Average life expectancy: 75 years
Literacy rate: 97%
Population living below poverty line: 18%
Population without electricity: 80,900
Population without access to safe drinking water: 1.1 million
Most widely spoken language: Arabic
ABOUT West Bank
The West Bank is about the size of Delaware and is located in the Middle East. It is found just west of Jordan, on the Jordan River, and just east of Israel. The larger of two areas comprising the Palestinian territories, the West Bank has been immersed in conflict, corruption, and discrimination for years. A variety of handicrafts and foods, many of which have been produced by Arabs in Palestine for hundreds of years, continue to be produced today.
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Farmers in West Bank
Small-scale farmers and producers in Palestine are able to receive a fair living wage, safe and healthy working conditions, and dignified employment through fair trade.Read More » -
Handcrafters in West Bank
Handcrafters in West Bank develop their social rights and communities through local handcrafting traditions and become active agents in their own livelihoods.Read More » -
Artisans in West Bank
Fair trade helps Palestinian artisans affected by the separation wall between Israel and the West Bank receive employment and reduce poverty.Read More »
