Mission:
CDCE-I is committed to contributing to the development of the local Palestinian community by enhancing the integration of youth into the labor market, working towards sustainable development, and promoting citizens’ active engagement in public discourse. CDCE-I aims to achieve these goals through the implementation of programs & projects in the areas of capacity building, awareness raising, and advocacy, based on CDCE-I’s belief in the value of citizens’ active participation in the development process, and their equal right to access and benefit from all social resources and opportunities.
Objectives:
Strengthen community partnerships with public, private and civil sector institutions.
Develop customized programs that enhance the skill-sets of individuals of all economic sectors, and youth in particular, in an attempt to bridge the growing gap between the educational system’s outputs and current market needs.
Contribute to improving the competitive environment of the local economy by delivering projects which aim to reduce unemployment and alleviate poverty.
Promote the value of vocational education and the life skills associated with it.
Promote the values of pluralism, good citizenship, good governance, equality, civic participation and engagement, and human rights and democracy.
Influence decision-makers to improve the legal, social, and economic environment of Palestine.
Provide specialized studies, cultural enrichment programs, consultancies and other development services.