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Consulting Group for Development, CGD

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
97282826171
Telephone (other)
+97282485307
Fax
+97282826171
E-Mail
k.ayesh@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
cgdeve@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
+972599689118
Mobile Phone (other)
+972599562029
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Heritage
  6. Human rights
  7. International/Cultural relations
  8. Media
  9. Others
  10. Religion
General Information
CGD has been founded as a group of professionals and consortium expatriates synergized to respond for demand-driven business consulting services and won competitive calls for consulting services since 2004. CGD launched unique business development services and provided excellent consulting services in evaluation, need assessment, capacity building, institutional building, business development solutions; delivered marketing strategies, business plans, value and supply chains development, oversight infrastructure construction, engineering design and supervision, cluster development approaches and SMEs competitiveness initiatives, banking training, financial assessment and business evaluation, assessing feasibilities for microfinance facilitation, NGOs development, etc. We served diverse clients: small business, community based organizations, ministries, public service providers, small cooperatives and poor’s in the underserved areas.
Mission and Objectives

CGD is working to provide high quality business development opportunities and deliver effective advisory services to ultimately create competitive advantage and sustain human prosperity and development for all stakeholders.
Long Term Goals:
• Developing civic organizations to deliver high quality services in the filed of humanitarian actions, social, health, education, women, child and others.
• Strengthening the competitiveness of the SMEs and industry associations to do better business and creating more business opportunity for the poor and women.
• Contributing to build better governance in the public sector services and building systematic approach within public service institutions and capacity building.
• Advancing talented human capital to sustain competitive in the market place and lifetime learning experiences.

Main Projects / Activities

NGOs
• Synergies and networking
• Capacity building and public relation and project management guides
• Financial and accounting procedures
• Management system and organization development
• Monitoring and evaluation systems
Private Sector Development:
• Access to market
• Access to know-how
• Access to finance
• Quality improvement and certification
Public Sector Services
• Good governance
• Accountability and financial transparencies
• Public administration
• Civic and community development
Human Capital
• Recruiting and maintaining talented graduates
• Advancing personal and professional competencies
• Research and development
• Professional certification

Contact (1) Full Name
Khaled Ayesh
Head of the organisation
Khaled Ayesh
Contact (2) Full Name
Sufian Bahri

Cooperation for Community Development Association

National Network
Palestine
Address

salfeet
Rafat
Salfeet
Palestinian Territories

Telephone
0597026876
Telephone (other)
09-2991584
Fax
09-2991584
E-Mail
cfcda_org@outlook.com
E-Mail (2)
re_sma@yahoo.com
E-Mail (3)
info@cfcda.net
E-Mail (4)
cfcda_org@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
0597026876
Mobile Phone (other)
0
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Others
  7. Youth and education
General Information

About the assembly , Cooperation for Community Development Association (CFCDA)      The assembly of cooperation for community development is nonprofit and non-governmental independent Palestinian NGO . This new-growing assembly was established by a group of women who are leaders and pioneers in voluntary work , with an experience of 10 years in civil works and all fields of working against violence in its all forms and working to qualify women and empower them economically besides developing capabilities of youth in all fields  . It has a staff of high experience in all fields of work as  the empowerment of women programs ,youth programs ,how to manage the projects and communicate with the financiers in terms of preparing reports and budgets  by an experience which was gained in working with several civil institutions .    The assembly  vision It looks forward to provide peculiar services in economic and social areas as well as areas of human rights to help marginalized categories gain desired human dignity . The assembly message  It aims to be the leading rural institution through positive interaction with social needs of marginalized categories in Salfiet to provide peculiar and qualitative services. The assembly goals   About the assembly , Cooperation for Community Development Association (CFCDA)      The assembly of cooperation for community development is nonprofit and non-governmental independent Palestinian NGO . This new-growing assembly was established by a group of women who are leaders and pioneers in voluntary work , with an experience of 10 years in civil works and all fields of working against violence in its all forms and working to qualify women and empower them economically besides developing capabilities of youth in all fields  . It has a staff of high experience in all fields of work as  the empowerment of women programs ,youth programs ,how to manage the projects and communicate with the financiers in terms of preparing reports and budgets  by an experience which was gained in working with several civil institutions .    The assembly  vision It looks forward to provide peculiar services in economic and social areas as well as areas of human rights to help marginalized categories gain desired human dignity . The assembly message  It aims to be the leading rural institution through positive interaction with social needs of marginalized categories in Salfiet to provide peculiar and qualitative services. The assembly goals   Our headquarters are restored to become the headquarters of the Association on a permanent basis, which is a land of ancient heritage is maintained on the Palestinian heritage Members of the Board of Directors p. Members of the General Authority 20 Staff partially 2

Mission and Objectives

Association's Vision:

To contribute effectively and distinctly to achieving national goals in economic, social, and human rights fields.

Association's Mission:

The Cooperation Society for Community Development aims to be the leading rural institution by positively interacting with the community needs of marginalized groups in the Salfit governorate. It seeks to provide high-quality services, including therapeutic services for people with disabilities, legal awareness, economic empowerment for women, and the development of skills and talents of youth and children.

Mission:

The mission of the Cooperation Society for Community Development is to develop the Palestinian community within the Salfit governorate. It aims to support various segments of society, including women, children, and youth of both genders. The mission involves empowering marginalized groups legally and rights-wise, equipping them with skills and capabilities, and promoting sound management to create an environment conducive to creativity for sustainable community development.

Additionally, the association works towards supporting women's rights socially, economically, and legally, and mitigating violence practiced against them by families and society. To achieve this mission, the association strives to provide all its material and human resources to strengthen, build, and develop the capacities of the local community and civil institutions, as well as to provide continuous development services.

Main Projects / Activities

Strategic Areas of Work:

1.         Women Empowerment Program: Involves spreading legal, social, and awareness about dealing with children. Women are targeted in empowering and vocational courses such as soap making, food processing, handicrafts, cosmetics, and sewing.

2.         Youth and Children Program: Targets young people of both genders in the age group (16-30 years) for building and developing their life skills through specialized courses in communication, leadership development, and the role of youth in change. It also targets children of both genders in the age group (7-15 years) in supporting education, academic development, nurturing their artistic talents, and participating in summer camps and recreational activities.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We will be working to provide community-based services towards sustainable development
Assembly is also working to recruit volunteers for the larger community service
We will give through a network of joint ventures to implement and achieve the objectives of the association and that achieve sustainable development.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe in the importance of our presence in the network, as it will expand the circle of relationships and partnerships with relevant institutions.

We also seek to have regional and international partnerships and always receive the attention of other institutions. 

We seek to have an important role through our presence in the network.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
Rehab Sobhi Al Amour
Job Title
Chairman of Board of Directors
Head of the organisation
Rehab Al Amour
Contact (2) Full Name
Shereen Omer Ayash
Job Title (2)
cashier

Creative Womem Association

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
0097282884439
E-Mail
creativewomen2009@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00972599949716
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
General Information
Creative women association is nongovernmental organization that work in Gaza in the field of women rights and culture, the association has an elected board of directors composed by 7 members and it has 7 employees who work as full time. the main resource of funding is come form catholic relief services and UNRWA. The association is implementing projects that focus on women rights and gender , it conduct many workshops and seminars for youth and women. The association has partnership with the union of cultural centers in Gaza
Mission and Objectives

The mission of the association is supporting creative women and enable her to partcipate positively in the community.
The objective of the association is promoting women rights and gender and raise the awreness of people in the field of women rights.

Main Projects / Activities

- Conduct awareness workshops for women and men on genders
- Conduct seminars about women rights
- Provide training on IT skills for youth
- Provide training for women house hold in handicrafts
- Conduct researches about the situation of women in Gaza

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can coordinate join activities with other members , we can exchange our experience with others members.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to join the network in order to be in connection with others members who work in the field of women rights for exchanging experience and for seeking partnership, we would like also to be updated by the events and oppertuinities related to funds.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dareen Diab
Head of the organisation
Donia Al Amal Ismaeel

Culture Association For Protection Heritage

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
0097282475210
Fax
0097282475210
E-Mail
csh_pal@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
00970599428943
Mobile Phone (other)
00970599111365
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information
CAHP is a national, autonomous, non – profit specialized association with intangible cultural heritage including traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions/folklore, was established in Gaza Strip in 2001 by a group of traditional knowledge and folklore activists To achieve the planned objectives of the strategic plan, the consultants carried inception Workshop, Desk Review, Semi Structured Interviews (Key Informant Interviews), Focus Groups with Staff, Focus Groups with Beneficiaries, Stakeholders analysis, Donors, CAHP Workshop. Besides, the consultants established a reference framework for the future outlook including: • The activities of CAHP will be limited in Gaza Strip • The target beneficiary groups will be female and male youth • The field of CAHP work will be the Palestinian intangible cultural heritage • The organizational structure of CAHP is a matrix type organization • The management is based on budget- performance approach with minimal deviation from the planned targets of goals, objectives, results and activities
Mission and Objectives

Philosophy: CAHP's philosophy is to think globally, cooperate regionally and act locally with the view to shape and manifest authentic spirit, intangible cultural heritage, and identity of the Palestinian people.
Vision: Plays leading role in conserving intangible cultural heritage including Traditional Knowledge, and Traditional Cultural Expressions/Folklore within the Palestinian community and facilitating their transmission to the next generation.
Mission: CAHP is a non-governmental Cultural organization with the purpose to conserve traditional knowledge and folklore among female and male youth and children through capacity building, awareness and education, Public folklore and Studio crafts programs that is responsive to the needs of Palestinian society. While implementing its work, CAHP is guided by the principles of integrity, respect, honesty, accountability, tolerance and transparency.

Main Projects / Activities

CSHP, in cooperation with Palestinian Association for Human Rights and Democracy Education " Our Rights" implemented joint activities for children "After the school" for 3 months with focus on education strengthening courses.
Establish children library project with support from Qan'an education development center and Norwegian People Fund.
CSHP cooperated with SHAREK Youth Forum to train (2) university graduates to develop their cultural professional experience and competence

Contact (1) Full Name
Abd El Rahman Nayef El Salipi
Head of the organisation
Abd El Rahman Nayef El Salipi
Contact (2) Full Name
Anwar Maliha

Dalal Institution for Culture and Arts

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
274-8442
Telephone (other)
277-0173
Fax
274-8442
E-Mail
Dalal_culture@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
nellyn@bethlehem.edu
Mobile Phone
599396929
Mobile Phone (other)
599814160
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
General Information
1) The reputation in carrying the message of peace and culture in Dalal Institution for Culture and Arts pronounced in youth exchange programs (cultural activities: dialogue& seminars, conferences, Arts and Heritage). The message of peace will be clear in ending Gender_based Violence Ensuring Economic and Environmental Justice Increasing Access to education all this support youth (young men and women) to face discrimination in many areas of their lives. Dalal Institution have 20 volunteers helping in all administrative work and activities and they are doing great job. 2+3) Dalal Institution until now depend on projects, workshops and performing of the dabkeh group for income. 4) National and International Festivals, projects and workshops. 5) Dalal Institution have associate organizations like Peace Center, Al Shoomo’ Institution in South Bethlehem.
Mission and Objectives

The Institution of Dalal Culture and Arts aims at contributing to the preservation of Culture , and Folkloric Heritage and promoting different aspects of Palestinian culture and arts.
Objectives:
- To strengthen culture in the local community through different cultural activities.
- To consider all types of art and culture by presenting constructive artistic and culture activities and by nurturing various artistic talents.
- To promote the Palestinian traditional folklore in tis different aspects.
- To encourage youth exchange programs with other similar Arab and International institutions in order to introduce Palestinian traditional folklore and culture to give the Palestinians the chance to know other cultures.

Main Projects / Activities

Dalal Institutions Activities:
- Workshops and training courses for youth.
- Children activities in arts, summer camp…..etc.
- Folkloric Dance (Dabkeh)

Contact (1) Full Name
Nelly I. Ne’meh
Head of the organisation
Nelly I. Ne’meh
Contact (2) Full Name
Ibrahim A. Rahhal

Damour Center for Media & Communication

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
009702298303
Fax
0097022986303
E-Mail
ashraf_aj@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
ashraf@damour.ps
E-Mail (3)
rima@damour.ps
Mobile Phone
00970597661666
Mobile Phone (other)
00970597662666
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Media
General Information
Damour Centre for Media and Communication is a non profit organization that was founded in 2010 in Ramallah City. It is located in Ramallah city, Al Masyoun neighbourhood with another branch for the centre in Kfar Kasem. The founders of this centre are: Ashraf Ajrami: General Manager George Ibrahim Rima Hamdan Damour Centre has been funded by the American Fund for Reconciliation,Tolernce & Peace.
Mission and Objectives

To contribute to creating genuine and objective knowledge of the other (for the Palestinians about the Israelis, and for the Israelis about the Palestinians) which would contribute to more ability to understand and therefore reaching an agreement
Objectives:
The centre aims at:
- Establishing a website in Arabic and Hebrew, where the Arabic section would be specialized in Israeli issues, while the Hebrew section would be specialized in Palestinian issues.
- Establishing cooperation between different Israelis and Palestinian media outlets that are involved in peace establishment in the region, with exchange visits and participation in mutual training sessions, workshops and other events.
- Giving spaces for liberal and moderate opinions that support peace but could not get a chance to be heard or published in media outlets.
- Showing both societies in their full picture with its variety and different aspects on all political, social, cultural and intellectual levels.

Main Projects / Activities

Estabishing website specialized in isreali affairs (anat-media.ps)
Estabishing youth website (shabab-online.ps)
Project of Job Opportunities for Youth in Media and Research. Damour center thus offers to target 100 media students from three different universities from the north, south and center. These students are either graduates or current students, the requirement is for them to be media students or graduates.And to work with them on building their research skills, media related topics, and also network with media institutions to try also give them a real practical experience to practice their skills and apply all they learnt, and to accumulate this into an experience that would enrich their CVs and help them find jobs easily

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By education youth to know the other side (the Israeli) and on the values ​​of peace,we can contribute to Dissemination of the culture of peace.Also we help youth to have skills to be integrate in the work market.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Because it deals with the the dialogue between the different civilizations.Also to get benfit of the support of the organization

Contact (1) Full Name
Ashraf AL-Ajrami
Head of the organisation
Ashraf AL-Ajrami
Contact (2) Full Name
Rima Hamdan

Damur for Community Development

National Network
Palestine
Address

21 skakeeni St
Rammalah
Palestinian Territories

Telephone
00970 598474697
E-Mail
Mariam.daqqa@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information

Damour is a non-profit Palestinian institution registered in Palestine in 2010 and has a presence and offices in both West Bank and Gaza Strip. vulnerable geographic areas and communities in Gaza and West Bank.
Damour Helps/ enables the people and communities to become into control of their lives and future to the best of their abilities in different sectors including energy, health, environment, and economic development, throughout the design and implementation of concrete projects.
in Damour we value partnership with local governance institutions, as well as community-based organizations located in West Bank and Gaza.

Mission and Objectives

The main mission of Damour is to increase development opportunities and to protect and improve the environment in marginalized communities through innovative initiatives and priority activities in an equal, fair and transparent manner, and empower these communities to live in peace, prosperity, and security.

Main Projects / Activities

It aims at increasing the level of resilience of the deprived Palestinian communities to facilitate positive change in their lives towards sustainable development with a focus on the environment, community support, youth employment, and women empowerment. Damour contributes to just peacebuilding that leads to the peaceful two-state solution entailing the independent Palestinian state on the occupied 1967 Palestinian territories.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mariam Abu Daqa
Job Title
Programs' Management Officer
Head of the organisation
Ashraf El Ajrami

Dar al-Kalima College

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
00970-2-2757028
Telephone (other)
00970-2-2757029
Fax
00970-2-2756797
E-Mail
info@daralkalima.edu.ps
E-Mail (2)
nkhoury@daralkalima.edu.ps
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Dar al-Kalima College is an institution of higher education. It has a board of directors that put the policy and is administered by the Dean and the chairpersons of the different departments. The number of full time staff that are there is 16 and 45 part time faculty members. The budgetary resources for the College vary, and one third comes form tuition. The rest is raised either through grants or through income generating projects. The sources of funding, other than the students, come form individuals and NGOs as well as the parent organization, which is the Diyar Consortium. The College has the focus of the visual and the performing arts and is accredited to give diploma degrees in 10 programs. These programs range between 70-80 credits each and are taught over two years and are taught as courses, some are practical and others theoretical. As part of the policy of building networks with other like-minded institutions, the Dar al-Kalima College has several MOUs with international colleges and universities in Europe and the USA. As a result, student and teachers exchange is taking place on an annual basis. Among the partners who support the work of the College is the parent organization Diyar Consortium, the Bight Stars of Bethlehem (in the USA), the Church of Sweden, DAAD (Germany) and several friendship associations in Germany, Denmark and Switzerland.
Mission and Objectives

The overall mission of Dar al-Kalima College is: Empowering future generations, cultivating talents, communicating hope and creating new opportunities. The objectives of the College is to:
1. Contribute to the enrichment of the intellectual and cultural life in Palestine through providing the young people with necessary training as well as academic and vocational skills.
2. Provide alternative educational opportunities to what already exists at institutions of higher learning in Palestine. Hence, new job opportunities for Palestinian students will be created
3. Provide a comprehensive and broad curriculum that depends on the creative skills of the students.
4. Encourage human productivity and creative skills to enable people to shape their future through their work.
5. Create a forum where young Palestinian men and women have the opportunity to study with people from other religious and cultural backgrounds. This shall promote the ideals of pluralism, mainly tolerance and respect for the thinking and beliefs of others.

Main Projects / Activities

The College is a higher education organization, whose main task is to provided education in the the visual and performing arts. Among the accredited programs of the College that are being taught are the following
1. Documentary film production
2. Glass and Ceramic
3. Jewelry Design
4. Tour guiding
5. Contemporary fine Art
6. Culinary art
7. Music performance
8. Drama and Theater
9. Art education
10. Graphic design for advertising and marketing
Additionally, the College has a department for Continuous Education, where courses are offered for the general public other than the regular students. These courses are in several fields, such as language, art, management, tourism, etc.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can contribute the experience, the programs and possible joint projects.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The College would like to increase its connections so as to benefit its students, faculty and organization in general.

Contact (1) Full Name
Nuha Khoury
Head of the organisation
Nuha Khoury
Contact (2) Full Name
Faten Nastas Mitwasi

Dar ElShabab for Culture & Development

National Network
Palestine
Address

Jabalia - the sea st
8
Palestinian Territories

Telephone
00 970 247 5060
Fax
00 970 247 5060
E-Mail
amaoma1@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
yousridarwish@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00970 598996911
Mobile Phone (other)
00970 598996911
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1995
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Youth and education
General Information
Dar elShahaba for Culture & Development has a 9-members board of directors and 7 staff emplyees; it has more than 50 volunteers. It receives funding from UNRWA, Ministry of Culture, UNDP, UNICEF, Maa'n Development Center, the World Bank, and local donations and members fees. It's annual budget approximately $75,000. The modelities of action vary between: seminars, training workshops, awareness of grassroots, gender equality, psychosocial support activities, library and reading activities, leadership development, musics, drama shows, forming arts, and theatre.
Mission and Objectives

Dar El-Shabab is a a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit organization that aims to satisfy the youths’ cultural,development and arts needs in the Gaza North. It aims also to provide the youth communities by a healthy environment that challenges youth's capabilities towards creativity, the essential element that is very necessary and crucial for establishing a healthy future generations that may fulfill its responsibilities and meet their community aims. Dar el-Shabab Center for Culture Goals and Objectives are: 1. Develop the Palestinian human in areas innovation and creativity. 2. Build capacity of youths to meet the community restructure processes requirements. 3. Develop the thought capacity of youths to enable them to build a free society based up on democracy and social justice. 4. Enhance teamwork and voluntarism concepts among youths. 5. Lead surrounding community through developing the community youth key persons. 6. Provide youths by Cultural platforms and forums that will enrich their experience. 7. Collaborate and network with other similar groups internally and externally.

Main Projects / Activities

Programs of Dar elShabab Center for Culture & Arts: 1. Future Scientists Program: The Center sponsors the smart elementary pupils through a work plan in which it provides the pupils by a developed strategy-studying plan and qualified teachers in topics: Mathematics, science, English language, and computer. 2. Cultural Program: The Center provides its audience by regular cultural competitions, rallies, thought workshops, heritage, music, and drama festivals, and community workshops. 3. Popular Heritage Program: The Center structures two teams among adolescents and youths, who represent Palestine in different events regionally and internationally. 4. Youth Program: The Center has a football team that participate in the domestic champions, the Center’s volunteers network participate in the courses of leadership development ands voluntary work conducted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in addition to that, the Center Kashafa team represents Palestine domestically and internationally in Egypt, Libya, and Tunis. The Center organizes regular summer camps for its volunteer network every year. The Center holds training courses to the audiences in first aid area with cooperation of the Ministry of Health.

Contact (1) Full Name
Amal el Qrenawi
Job Title
Member of the bord
Head of the organisation
Yousri Darwish
Contact (2) Full Name
Waleed Mousa