Success Stories
Farmer Jalal Quz’at Returns to Farming his land due to the Solar Power Project
Farmer Jalal Quz’at and his six brothers own an agricultural land with an area of 110 dunums in the Juhor Ad-Dik area of the Gaza Governorate. This land is their only source of income and it has an agricultural well that operates on electric power. Part of this land is planted with olive trees and the other part is dedicated to the cultivation of seasonal vegetables.
“Jerusalem Nights Festival”: Enhancing the Cultural and Artistic Life in Jerusalem
The “Jerusalem Nights Festival” was launched by the Jerusalem Arts Network “Shafaq” as an artistic celebration to promote the cultural and artistic life in the centre of Jerusalem. This festival was among the most important events that were well covered by the local media, gaining substantial popularity and public engagement.
Empowering Women to Support Their Families
Mrs. Insaf supports a family of 10, living in a house of two rooms. The financial situation of the family is very dire, as her husband suffers from loss of vision due to diabetes and is unable to work. The closures imposed on the Gaza Strip and the lack of a steady income further exacerbates the living situation of Mrs. Insaf and her family.
NDC Pilot Project Increases the Resiliency of Palestinians in Area C
Beit Skarya, home to about 600 Palestinians, gets easily omitted amongst the twelve surrounding Israeli settlements that make up the Gush Etzion settlement complex near Bethlehem. The sensitive location of Beit Skarya makes it subject to many constraints and obstacles typical of Palestinian villages located in Area C of the West Bank.
Success Palestine
Welcome to the NGO Development Center’s first success story publication: Success Palestine. We felt that the summer was a perfect opportunity to take stock of the fantastic contribution of our partners to Palestinian society; and share with all friends of NDC the magnificent work that NGOs do for communities throughout Palestine.
Supporting Thematic Networks in Palestine
As part of a commitment to NGO sector development in Palestine, the NGO Development Center (NDC) has been supporting NGO networks since 2007. These networks provide organizations with a space to share expertise and experiences. Thematic networks ensure that specific issues within Palestinian society are not lost in the duplication of campaigns and services.
Science Day at Princess Basma Inclusive School
The impact of the Renovation and Addition of Classrooms and Facilities at Princess Basma Inclusive School project was evident at the school’s recent celebration of Science Day, during which the students presented their scientific and environmental projects in a new, spacious and accessible learning zone that is equipped with technologies and teaching aids to support students with disabilities.