Why Solidarity with Palestine?
In November 2025, the authors of Kairos Palestine released a second, updated call to action and solidarity to the international Christian community. In it they call upon the Christian community worldwide to engage in "costly solidarity," recognizing that the occupation is supported by powerful forces beyond the borders of Palestine and Israel. As the call proclaims, "True
solidarity is also the embodiment of our shared humanity...Either we live together — or we perish together. Today it is Palestine. Tomorrow it will be other marginalized and oppressed peoples."
As U.S. Christian students, we understand how the forces which support occupation in Palestine are those which harm our communities, too. We are inspired by the tenets of Palestinian Liberation Theology:
solidarity is also the embodiment of our shared humanity...Either we live together — or we perish together. Today it is Palestine. Tomorrow it will be other marginalized and oppressed peoples."
As U.S. Christian students, we understand how the forces which support occupation in Palestine are those which harm our communities, too. We are inspired by the tenets of Palestinian Liberation Theology:
- Nonviolence
- Inclusivity
- Prophetic voice
2026 Solidarity Delegation
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As part of the 2025-2026 theme, "Study War No More" and the WSCF core value of global engagement, WSCF-US leaders participated in a delegation to Palestine through Sabeel, the Palestinian Liberation Theology Center. On invitation from Palestinian Christian partners, WSCF-US responded to the request for US Christians to "come and see," and return to advocate in their communities.
The delegation traveled throughout the West Bank, experiencing firsthand the realities of apartheid. Learning from Palestinian faith leaders, activists, academics, and community members, delegates gained a clear picture of how Israeli policies attempt to make life untenable for Palestinians in the West Bank. Dehumanization, displacement, loss of livelihoods, and threats of physical violence are daily realities. Yet Palestinians resist steadfastly, remaining committed to life and the future of their children and beyond. WSCF-US delegates wrote blogs detailing their time in Palestine. We invite you to read more about the trip by clicking the link below. |
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Global Engagement: A Core WSCF-US Value
As part of a global network of over 100 student movements around the world, the World Student Christian Federation-US recognizes the importance of building friendship and solidarity across national borders. Our participation in this delegation and commitment to advocacy and solidarity in our own context is part of our larger commitment to global engagement, and we know these relationships will shape our own work toward justice and liberation here in the U.S.
Support Global Solidarity
You can support global Christian solidarity by making a donation to the WSCF-US to help us continue to provide opportunities for students to learn, advocate, and educate their own campuses and faith communities about Palestine. Scholarships from Sabeel, the Palestine Justice Network of the PC(USA), as well as from WSCF-US covered the costs of travel, lodging, meals, and programming for our team's trip to Palestine. With your support, we can continue providing these types of opportunities for students well into the future.