Dura Municipality

National Network
Palestine
Address

yafa
dura
Palestinian Territories

Telephone
00970562000413
E-Mail
mahir@duracity.ps
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1967
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information

Dura is located 8 km southwest of Hebron / West Bank and is the center of more than 43 villages and rural communities and it is considered to be the second largest area in the west bank area is 145000 dunums. Is characterized by the role of many organizations, institutions and associations that provide services to the population and aims to improve their social, economic and environmental status ... etc. Dura municipality is one of those organizations that seek to help citizens in their lives. The population of the city of Dura and its villages is about 105 thousand people in the total gatherings and about 41 thousand for the city of Dura (center) according to the Palestinian census 2017. Dura Municipality was established in 1967 and has continuous ambitions to serve all members of society (children, women, the elderly, youth and handicaps), for example, it provides water, electricity, paved roads, garden, playground ... etc. He also does not rule out people with special needs from his program. He established the first center in the West Bank for these marginalized groups to serve and integrate them into society. The municipality seeks to exchange experiences with similar municipalities in serving the population in this context, we hope to be in touch with a number of friendly municipalities in which we can share experiences in the field of joint work or partner institutions.

Mission and Objectives

Dura Municipality was established in 1967 and has continuous ambitions to serve all members of society (children, women, the elderly, youth and handicaps), for example, it provides water, electricity, paved roads, garden, playground ... etc. He also does not rule out people with special needs from his program. He established the first center in the West Bank for these marginalized groups to serve and integrate them into society.

Main Projects / Activities

Dura municipality is a member of EUROMED and UCLG, The Dura municipality has a number of international partnerships and cooperation, most notably the German municipality of Dortmund, Ramnicu Valcea Municipality/ Romania, Botoșani/ Romania, itogon/ Philippines, Nichelino/ Italy.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
maher qazzaz
Head of the organisation
Mohaned Amro