George Rishamwi , a Palestinian Non Violence Peace activist from Beit Sahour. In his capacity as Coordinator for Siraj, Center For Holy Land Studies, www.sirajcenter.org he organizes the Palestine Encounter programs which brings International visitors to Palestine for first hand experience living with Palestinian families and working with Palestinian activists. He also has established the Travel and Encounter program and the Palestine Summer Encounter for the Holy Land Trust. He also has expertise in Non - Typical tourism activities including cultural tours, political mission, and environmental hiking tours. Rishamwi is a cofounder of the International Solidarity Movement , a board member of the Network of the Christian Organizations in the Bethlehem area, and former board member of the Palestinian center for Rapprochement in Between People in Beit Sahour.