“SINSILA” in Arabic means the natural stonewalls, also called “Salasal”, which are medium-sized stones, close to each other, in the form of monolithic chains that do not exceed one meter high. The longitudinal shape is dependent on the slopes of the mountains and hills in order to prevent soil erosion, and ensures the continuation of agricultural activity without obstacles in mountains planted with trees, especially olives, almonds, grapes and seasonal plants. The Sinsila center is located in the heart of East Jerusalem, on the terraces of the Central Library. It is dedicated to educate, inspire, create with, and empower, local communities. Its goal is to heal the urban environment of Jerusalem by providing local and sustainable solutions. Sinsila’s plan action has three main focus points: employment, inspiration, and education. It aims at having a multidimensional approach in order encompass healing the city, community work, urban planning, economic empowerment, sustainability, and ecology.
