Palestinian Heritage Olive Oil
A story deeper than grief, rooted in hope, heritage and identity.
Giving Palestinian olive trees new roots in Europe.
THE
PROJECT
The story of Palestine is often told through loss. As part of the displaced diaspora, we want to create a story deeper than grief, one rooted in hope, continuity and resilience.
Zeyt Falasteen transforms this narrative by conserving Palestinian olive tree varieties like Nabali, Souri, and Rumi and giving them new roots in Europe. These ancient trees carry not just genetic heritage, but stories, flavors, and symbols woven into Palestinian identity for millennia.
This 100% non-profit initiative seeks to preserve living history while building bridges between cultures through the universal symbol of the olive tree, an icon of peace shared across faiths and civilizations.
HERITAGE VARIETIES
Nabali • Souri • Rumi
The Mission
Preserving Palestinian olive heritage through conservation, culture, and community, creating a legacy of hope and continuity for generations to come.
Conserve Palestinian olive tree heritage
Giving ancient cultivars like Nabali and Souri new roots in Europe, preserving their genetic heritage and cultural significance for future generations.
Produce heritage olive oil rooted in tradition
Small batch, artisanal production honoring millennia of Palestinian agricultural wisdom and flavor profiles.
Build bridges between cultures through shared heritage
Community-driven and volunteer-supported, connecting Palestinian and Mediterranean traditions through the universal symbol of the olive.
100% non-profit supporting Palestinian groves
All profits fund Palestinian organizations working to restore and protect olive groves in their ancestral lands, from our grove to theirs.
A Bridge Between Cultures
The olive tree is more than agriculture. It's a sacred symbol shared across faiths and civilizations. From Palestine to Andalusia, these ancient trees carry stories of peace, resilience, and cultural continuity.
A Sacred Symbol Across Faiths
The olive tree holds profound meaning in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism alike. It represents peace, blessing, and divine connection, a universal language of hope that transcends borders and beliefs.
Palestine to Andalusia
For centuries, olive cultivation has connected the eastern and western Mediterranean. By bringing Palestinian varieties to southern Europe, we honor this ancient exchange and create living links between cultures.
Educational Legacy
We envision exhibitions and educational programs that trace the olive's journey from Palestine to Europe, celebrating shared agricultural heritage and fostering intercultural understanding through food and tradition.
Stories in Every Drop
Each bottle of Zeyt Falasteen olive oil carries millennia of Palestinian heritage: flavors, traditions, and agricultural wisdom passed down through generations, now preserved in European soil.
"The olive tree is a symbol of peace and resilience. By preserving Palestinian varieties in new soil, we're not just saving trees—we're nurturing hope and building bridges between cultures through our shared agricultural heritage."
Finding the Right Home
We've carefully evaluated Mediterranean regions to find the ideal terroir for Palestinian heritage olive varieties, seeking the perfect balance of climate, culture, and connection.
Córdoba, Andalucía
Advantages
- •Heart of world olive heritage and research
- •Perfect climate match for Palestinian varieties
- •Historic Palestine-Andalusia cultural connections
- •Deep agricultural expertise and infrastructure
- •Rich symbolism for intercultural dialogue
Considerations
- •Competitive olive oil market
- •Hot, dry summers require irrigation planning
Crete
Advantages
- •Exceptional climate similarity to Palestine
- •Ancient olive cultivation tradition
- •Strong artisanal olive oil culture
- •Less commercialized production landscape
Considerations
- •Island logistics and transportation costs
- •Distance from central European markets
- •Limited local partnerships at this stage
Mataró, Catalonia
Advantages
- •Established agricultural infrastructure
- •Strong artisanal food culture
- •Proximity to premium markets
- •Good Mediterranean climate
Considerations
- •Higher land acquisition costs
- •Urban development pressure
- •Less historical cultural connection
Current Selection: Córdoba represents the ideal home for this project, combining perfect climate conditions, deep olive heritage, and powerful historical connections between Palestine and Andalusia. We remain open to community input and partnerships that align with our mission.
The Journey
From seed to bottle: a seven-year commitment to growing something extraordinary
Foundation
Formalize collaboration, secure scion material, establish nursery partnership and launch crowdfunding
Propagation
Grafting and initial cultivation of pilot trees with full traceability
Heritage Grove
Establish first grove in southern Europe, monitor adaptation, begin first harvests. Backers receive early batches
Legacy & Outreach
Launch heritage olive oil batches, museum exhibitions, and educational programs celebrating cultural continuity
Impact & Giving Back
Each tree planted is a living story of resilience. By cultivating Palestinian heritage varieties in Catalonia, we're not just safeguarding biodiversity—we're creating a sustainable cycle of giving back to preserve olive groves in their ancestral lands.
Trees Planted
2,000
Maximum capacity
Annual Production
10,000L
At full maturity
Community
Lifetime
Access for all backers
Profit Impact
100%
To Palestinian charities
A Commitment Beyond Profit
Every euro of eventual profit from our olive oil sales will be donated to Palestinian organizations working to restore, protect, and replant olive groves that have been damaged or destroyed in Palestine. This project is about preservation on both sides of the Mediterranean—keeping heritage alive here while supporting its restoration there.
BACK THIS
PROJECT
Help preserve Palestinian olive heritage for future generations.
100% crowdfunded. 100% transparent. 100% non-profit.
Supporter
Join our community of heritage preservers
- Your name on the grove wall
- Access to community updates
- Digital harvest photos
- Thank you certificate
Early Oil
First taste of our heritage harvest
- First 500ml bottle in Year 4
- All Supporter benefits
- Recipe collection booklet
- Exclusive community section access
Adopt 1 Tree
Your personal piece of the grove
- Personalized tree plaque
- 2L oil annually for 5 years
- Annual tree photos
- All previous benefits