On May 23, 2024, Caritas Jerusalem held a project steering committee meeting for its ongoing project, "Strengthening the Local Market and Improving Food Security through the Production and Marketing of Agroecological Food, and the Promotion of Agrotourism in Beit Jala, Palestine." During the meeting, the project's progress over the past two years was reviewed, the challenges faced were discussed, and the next steps to continue the mission were outlined. This project aims to enhance the local market by ensuring the Right to Food through social initiatives, with a focus on gender perspectives. The steering committee includes representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Tourism, Beit Jala Municipality, Al-Makhrour Cooperative, The Society of St. Yves, and Al-Amal School, all working together to promote sustainable development in Beit Jala.