Seraj Governance

The Seraj Library Project is governed by two boards of directors, one in Palestine and one in the U.S, who work collegially and cooperatively.  Both are recognized by their respective governments as non-profit agencies, eligible for charitable donations and legally able to pursue their respective missions.  Corporate decisions with respect to the governance and activities of each board are made locally. 

Seraj/Palestine employs an executive director and staff who decide the direction and mission and administer programs in the West Bank. Seraj/Palestine is a community organization directed by Palestinians, for Palestinians and other West Bank residents.  The Seraj Library Project is funded substantially through Seraj/U.S. but Seraj/Palestine also works to secure local and international grants.

Seraj/U.S., once known as Friends of Seraj, has two focus areas: fundraising for Seraj/Palestine and education in the U.S. about the situation in Palestine and the importance of the work of Seraj, including through tours of the West Band. Seraj/U.S. employs no paid staff; all work is done by volunteers.