For Immediate
Release
Ibda’a Communications
Date: July 16th,
2019
Email:info@ibdaa48.org
Ibda’a Mourns
the Loss of Young Volunteer
Ibda’a volunteer,
Jihad Ramadan, died suddenly from a heart attack on Monday, July 15th,
2019.
Bethlehem, Palestine – Well-known volunteer and ambassador for
international delegations, Jihad Ramadan, died suddenly last night while
attending a celebration.
Ramadan, 35, was one of three main tour guides and lecturers for the
countless international delegations that Ibda’a receives weekly. He devoted his
time to helping educate internationals on the realities of life for Palestinian
Refugees. The grief of this tragic loss will be felt the world around.
As such, Ibda’a will suspend activities on July 16th in order
to support the family and community through this difficult time.
Ibda'a Cultural Center
(Ibda'a) is a grassroots, community-based organization located in the Dheisheh
refugee camp within occupied Palestinian Territory. Since its foundation in
1994, Ibda'a serves more than 2000 children, youth and women annually. Ibda'a’s
mission is to create a positive atmosphere for children, youth and women in the
refugee camp in order to assist them in developing creativity and leadership
skills through a range of social, cultural and educational activities.
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