Palestine

Goal and Objectives  
BWCS to contribute to women development and empowerment within their communities in Birzeit and neighboring areas through socio-cultural, educational and economical interventions and seeks networking and partnership with related institutions to ensure the achievement of this goal. Therefore, the following measurable objectives are set to: 
Activate women’s role in socio-cultural and Palestinian Heritage programs through joint activities with related community based organizations working in this field
Empower women economic status through creating job opportunities in which they can increase their income and support their families.
Increase women awareness regarding their civil rights including rights, gender roles and gender based violence
Promote women and their children awareness regarding the importance of reading and general knowledge through the community library available within the society
Coordinate with health institutions to provide women health awareness sessions and some medical services at the primary level and secondary level; for example breast cancer screening, ophthalmic screening, diabetes detection etc…
Revive women traditional skills and encourage them to participate in festivals and competitive activities such as Maftoul festival
Encourage young leaders and create leadership characteristics, through training workshops and summer camps for children and youth.

2. Organize business and professional women to use their combined abilities and strengths for the attainment of the following objectives in line with gender sensitive perspectives and human rights in accordance with the policy of BPW International.
a) work for high standards of service in business and the professions;
b) stimulate and encourage in women a realization and acceptance of their responsibility to the community, locally, nationally and internationally;
c) encourage women and girls to:
i) acquire education, occupational training and advance education;
ii) use their occupational capacities and intelligence for the advantage of others as well as themselves;
d) work for:
i) equal opportunities and status for women in the economic, civil and political life in their country;
ii) the removal of discrimination.
e) promote friendship, cooperation and understanding between business and professional women of all countries.
f) undertake projects, philanthropic in nature and not for profit, that meet the earlier objectives and help women to become economically independent.

Our mission is to help children discover and develop their talents in order that they may have a brighter future and may contribute to the social, economic, and cultural development of Palestine; to help women discover their essential role in the development of their family and society and provide opportunities for them to discover and improve their skills; and to create a healthy and positive relationship between children and their families and children and Palestinian society.
Building a Better World also aims to promote sustainable economic development through developing agriculture and improving access to water sources in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Objectives:
• To promote the principles of democracy, equality and tolerance among children and women
• To help children and women discover and develop their talents
• To organize awareness campaigns that aim to improve and protect the environment and raise awareness among children about their city
• To promote sustainable agricultural development in the occupied Palestinian territories
• To support income generating projects, specifically in agriculture, to relieve poverty and stimulate the economy
• To find job opportunities for Palestinian women and improve their skills in various fields
• To strengthen and increase self-esteem in Palestinian children

BATECS is a NGO aims at improving the quality of services provided for women and youth with high degree of transparency, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness and improving community participation at all levels through training, evaluation and community studies in the southern area of Gaza Strip.

Strategic goals: First goal: Contribution of building the capabilities of Palestinian community. 1- Training young groups in the Palestinian community in the aspects of technology, science and culture. 2- Setting up a special program to determine the special needs of the target groups of our work. 3- Seek to promote the concept of empowerment among community. Second goal: Contribution of raising community awareness of the democracy's issues, non-violence and human rights. 1- work to strengthen the concept of social accountability. 2- strengthen the women's role to defend herself. 3- increase youth awareness of their rights and duties. Third goal: Strengthen the field of scientific research and community studies.* 1-reinforce Bunyan's  ability in community studies field. 2- establish co-operation with educational and social communities. Fourth goal: Improve the administrative and financial system of our work. 1-reinforce skills and abilities of the Association's cadre. 2-improve administrative and financial system of the Association. 3- improve the following up system and evaluation inside the Association.

The Bureij Cultural Forum (BCF) aims to provide communities by the required space and facility where they can explore their innovations through culture outlets and use its means to shape their future better.
Bureij Cultural Forum Goals: The BCF aims to:
1) Enhancing commitment, ethics, and values among Palestinian community.
2) Enabling communities to explore the innovation of culture towards shaping a better future.
3) Strengthening linkages between communities and mutual understanding.
4) Facilitating communities' efforts towards overcoming their challenges and meeting their needs.
5) Expanding democratic principles and practices among Palestinians.
6) Addressing Palestinian Culture and creating linkages with other cultures in the region.

    
To create a safe and healthy play environment for the children and youth of the Old City.
To provide a breathing space for adults from the small and crowded housing units they live in.
To develop educational, cultural, psychological, health, sport and entertainment programs for the youth and adults of the Old City.
To protect the land from any kind of future settlement or confiscation and to ensure it remains open and accessible to Old City residents.