Our
Projects
Our work spans digital media, film, and community arts all designed to amplify unheard voices and spark social change. From viral web programs tackling taboo issues in Arabic society, to podcasts on mental health and women’s rights, to documentaries co-created with people with disabilities, our projects open space for dialogue and inclusion. We highlight changemakers through short films, empower at-risk youth in East Jerusalem with creative skills, and use media as a bridge for visibility, resilience, and positive impact.
Soul in an Image | Jerusalem
A photo exhibition was held in collaboration with Nefashot that tells stories of feelings and memories - about emotions that are sometimes hard to express with words.
An evening that brought together artists from East and West Jerusalem.
Willy Brandt Documentary Movie Course
The Documentary Movies Course created through a collaboration between Atheer Cultural Center and the Willy Brandt Center in Jerusalem.
Throughout the program, each participating artist learned how to develop and produce a documentary film exploring a meaningful issue, a compelling character, or a unique place from their own perspective.
The course was taught by filmmaker Husam Abu Diab, with project management jointly led by Atheer Cultural Center and the Willy Brandt Center.
This 2025 initiative reflects our shared mission to empower emerging storytellers and support creative voices from Jerusalem.
Maraya Youth Film Festival 2025
Atheer Centre proudly organized Jerusalem’s first-ever Youth Film Festival, created by and for the city’s young generation.
Five local schools took part, each producing an original short film that tackled important social issues such as bullying and smoking in schools.
Throughout the process, students gained hands-on experience in filmmaking - from acting and directing to shooting and storytelling.
The project unfolded over the course of an entire academic year and culminated in a successful festival that celebrated youth creativity, collaboration, and social awareness.
“Speaking the Truth” – Web Program
An online show on YouTube and TikTok that sparks bold conversations in Arabic society around taboo social issues. With episodes reaching over 500,000 views, it has become a powerful platform for dialogue and engagement.
Social Podcast
A thought-provoking podcast covering mental health, women’s status, workers’ rights, and social stigmas. Through candid interviews and storytelling, it amplifies unheard voices and drives social change.
“Exposed” – Documentary Project
A series of short films created with and for people with disabilities, launched in October 2023 in partnership with the Shekel Organization. The project challenges stereotypes while fostering visibility and inclusion.
“Faces of Jerusalem” – Short Video Series
Inspirational short films spotlighting everyday Jerusalemites working to create positive change in the city. Currently on hold due to lack of funding, with production resuming as soon as support is secured.
🔗 YouTube Channel – Faces of Jerusalem
🔗 Instagram – Faces of Jerusalem
Youth Empowerment through Media
Since 2016, this program has provided at-risk youth in East Jerusalem with scriptwriting, video production, and acting workshops. In collaboration with social workers, it nurtures creativity, resilience, and self-expression, culminating in public screenings of student films.
🔗 Example Works:
