With heavy hearts, the Board of Directors and staff of The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development, along with the Palestine Center, mourn the loss of Sobhi Ghandour. His impactful journey as a journalist was marked by a steadfast commitment to shedding light on Arab issues and fostering a nuanced understanding of the Arab World.
Mr. Ghandour’s legacy includes the founding of the Al-Hewar Center in Washington, D.C., a vital institution that challenged biased narratives and offered a platform for often silenced Arab and Palestinian perspectives. This center became an essential hub for dialogue and knowledge exchange about the region’s issues and affairs.
A true friend to The Jerusalem Fund and Palestine Center, Mr. Ghandour consistently advocated for our initiatives. His unyielding support propelled our work, and his immense contribution to the Palestinian cause resonated within and beyond our organizations. His advocacy was especially poignant amid the troubling dehumanization of Arabs and Palestinians, a struggle that makes voices like his profoundly missed.
As we mourn his passing, we also celebrate Mr. Ghandour’s enduring legacy. His dedication to promoting understanding and justice will continue to inspire our mission and guide our future endeavors. In honoring his memory, we recommit to the principles and causes he so passionately defended.
