Reconstruction of Jerusalem Department

Due to the significance of the city of Jerusalem and the challenges it is facing, the reconstruction of Jerusalem has been prioritized by PHC through the establishment of a special unit, the department for the reconstruction of Jerusalem.

PHC's department for the reconstruction of Jerusalem is a means for middle class and poor families that seek to have their own houses through long term loans and easy credit terms. PHC has succeeded in mobilizing 47.1 million dollars in financial support for its Jerusalem program to be used for consolidating and preserving Arab identity and existence in the Holy City. For this purpose, PHC has adopted these programs:

  • Individual credit program
    • The loan is provided for individuals who wish to construct and finish licensed houses that fall within the Jerusalem borders. The maximum amount of this type of credit can reach 45,000 dollars for construction and 25, 000 for finishing. An estimated 1000 beneficiaries benefited from this credit type at a cost of 39.5 million dollars benefiting 1500 families and the completion of 2000 house units.
    60% of this program has been funded by the Saudi Fund and the rest has been funded by the EU, the MBC and the Jerusalem Treasury.


  • Renovation and restoration program
    • This program seeks to rehabilitate and improve living conditions in old homes located outside the Old City. The program is funded by the Jerusalem Treasury that has accorded one million dollar for this purpose. The maximum amount of this credit is 10, 000 dollars. An estimated 117 beneficiaries.

  • Sumud (steadfastness) camp project
    • In its initial stages, the project is meant to establish 30 apartments for families with poor economic and difficult conditions who are currently residing ion the Islamic Cultural Center. The project is funded by donations raised by MBC Television. The program budget is estimated 1.6 million dollars.

  • Participatory housing projects
    • The idea is based on collecting money from various individuals who cannot on their own provide fees for construction licenses and land purchase. A list of people who want to have apartments with others is drafted. These people are usually willing to share the cost of licenses and construction together. PHC provides construction loans for an initial budget of an estimated one million dollars available as a pilot money project raised by MBC Television.

  • Restoration of the old city of Jerusalem
    • This project is in the final stages, aimed to recover and subject to normal use the houses and compounds in the old city, the project financed by the Suadi program (Aqsa Fund) by 2 million US. Dollars, (70) houses and compounds have been restored, historic restoration considered.

  • Other projects
    • In addition to the above, PHC has already completed a number of projects for the benefit of NGOs and Islamic Waqf in Jerusalem. PHC has completed the Al Mu'qat building in the Old City of Jerusalem and has renovated the Beit Safafa Welfare Society and built stairs for the Dar At-tifel Al Arabi School.