Juthour–Mashjar Juthour Partnership Charter

Guiding Principles for Cooperation Agreement

Purpose

This Charter translates the cooperation agreement's three core purposes into actionable decision-making principles for the Juthour project and the joint-venture ecological and education center, Mashjar Juthour, within the nature preserve.

Agreement Purpose:

1. Implement and operate Mashjar Juthour as an educational, environmental, and sustainable non-profit garden
2. Contribute to a culture of environmental awareness and education among the local community, schools, universities, and visitors
3. Preserve local trees and plants, enhance environmental belonging and Palestinian identity, and increase regenerative practices of planting and greenery

Article I: Educational, Environmental, and Sustainable Non-Profit Garden

What This Means:

Juthour operates as a garden where people learn directly from nature, where all practices protect the environment, and where financial sustainability serves the mission rather than profit.

In Practice:

Educational Garden

• The land itself is the teacher—visitors learn through direct experience
• Programs focus on hands-on participation, observation, and connection
• Educational content comes from what's actually growing and living on-site

Environmental Garden

• All operations protect ecosystem health