Relief International-Schools Online

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
2970639
Fax
2970639
E-Mail
naser@schoolsonline.org
E-Mail (2)
davina@ri.org
Mobile Phone
645733
Mobile Phone (other)
741718
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Youth and education
General Information
1. Relief International-School on Line in Palestine is a branch of the main office in the UK. We have 8 field staff, one financial officer, one administrative officer, one program coordinator, one program officer and a Country Director. 2. We obtain our budget from donor agencies like DFID, US state department and a number of US private foundations. Out Budget in the Palestine office for the year 2006 was US$ 550,000 3. We currently have two main projects ( GCEP and the Micro Finance) and different activities including : students and teachers exchange, community development and Human Rights education) 4. Main partners: Local: Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees, Panorama, Palestinian Youth Union. International: Skoll Foundation, the Global Catalyst and HP Foundation
Mission and Objectives

(RI) is a humanitarian non-profit agency, provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, development assistance, and program services to vulnerable communities. RI is dedicated to reducing human suffering
(RI) Serve the needs of the most vulnerable - particularly women and children. Provide holistic, multi-sectoral, sustainable, and pro-poor programs that bridge emergency relief and long-term development at the grassroots level.
Empower communities and Promote self-reliance, peaceful coexistence, and reintegration of marginalized communities.
Protect lives from physical injury or death and/or psychological trauma where present.
Uphold the highest professional norms in program delivery, including accountability to beneficiaries and donors alike.

Main Projects / Activities

1. The Gandhi Project: to empower individuals, community, and youth who practice peaceful means of social change.
2. Palestine Education Initiative: Innovative educational initiatives to enhance (ICT) skills.
3. Global Connections and Exchange Program: The main goal is to increase global dialogue and educational opportunities. The program fosters cultural and educational ties across borders by facilitating online collaborative projects. It also provides youth, particularly girls, with the opportunity to participate as equals in a global civic education platform and to learn democratic values.
4. Micro- Finance: aims to support women in rural areas by providing them with the financial means to start small businesses. Also, the program provides women with capacity building and skills needed to be involved in the social and economic spheres.
5. Youth Social Entrepreneur Clubs: aim to involve youth in the society to create positive change and develop leadership skills.

Contact (1) Full Name
Davina Jeffery
Head of the organisation
Naser Al Arda
Contact (2) Full Name
Mai Abumoghli