In 2015, Azad Shams started with “Afanen”. Palestinian Handmade.
Afanen is an expression derived from the word “Fann” in Arabic, which means the artificial and aesthetic spirit of things. “Afanen” is a workshop specialized in the recycling of pallets to create unlimited amount of wooden furniture models, maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism and creativity. And it’s considered one of “Home of Life” major programs, which aims at generating income to the initiative.
Our slogan is “Made with love in Palestine”.
Our vision is improving the visual production in our country, spread the culture of recycling and its importance to the environment, art value, high quality, Create self-sufficiency and meet our human activities in our society with all love for freedom.
The workshops
Minimum age: 18 years old
Met dank aan het ROC in het Ambachtslab voor het lenen van de gereedschappen!