The land is our Cooperative - Farkha

Farkha is a Palestinian village in the central West Bank and the first eco-village in Palestine, well-known for its long-standing traditions of farming, voluntary work, and activism. The village aspires to become completely self-reliant by the end of the decade. Local leaders have been encouraging autonomy and sustainability for many years through rooftop rainwater harvesting, organic home gardens, and chemical-free agriculture, with a village-beautification plan, community-operated kindergarten and civic center, and a women's cooperative that makes organic olive-oil-based cosmetic products for the international market. After learning about certified organic and environment-friendly production methods of extra-virgin olive oil at Farkha's community eco-farm, the village now exports to France and Belgium.