The Environmental Education Center   

"Creating a Promising Future for a Better Palestinian
Environment"

Beit Jala / Bethlehem

The Environmental Education Center 

About the Organization: At the EEC's pristine hilltop location in Beit Jala’s rolling green countryside, it is easy to assume that one is in a country free from environmental problems. This statement is far from the truth, however; a widespread lack of environmental awareness among the Palestinian population has led to environmental degradation - pollution, loss of biodiversity, and loss of habitat for indigenous animals - and has created conditions that seriously jeopardize the future of Palestine's natural environment, and this way the center was established

The EEC believes that the answers to today's most pressing environmental and ecological issues can be found by bringing people together, raising awareness, mobilizing the public and empowering youth, women, and other marginalized groups. We strive to be a center that promotes positive change, encourages innovative development, and fosters transformative relationships in the fields of environmental protection and conservation.

Contact:
Talitha Kumi School Campus - Beit Jala - Palestine
Mailing Address: Jerusalem PO Box 14076  
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Website: http://www.eecp.org

Previous Organisations          

Hebron-France Association for Cultural Exchange (AECHF)  

"With the creation of the AECHF an important and exciting cross-cultural partnership was born"

About AECHF:
An independent Palestinian non-governmental organization established in 1997. AECHF organizes visits and tours to discover the hidden treasures and understand the political situation of the Hebron district. Our main priority is to promote respect and exchange understandings between the local people and our visitors. Therefore, we propose an original way to discover Hebron area heritage and its inhabitants hospitality by offering to stay in the homes of families and experience the daily life of people of Hebron. Our experience in this very peculiar, isolated and very rich area is unique!
AECHF seeks to contribute to the touristic, cultural and economical development of the city of Hebron and the villages in the district Through the alternative tourism project.

Our objectives
- To promote inter-cultural exchanges and dialogue

- To promote the heritage of the Hebron district
- To provide social assistance to needy families and recreational activities for children in H2 (under Israeli control)
- To develop the French language in the district     

Our activities
- Cultural events in collaboration with the network of French Cultural centers, local and international institutions
- Tours in Hebron and its surroundings with local guides in English and French
- Social assistance
- Socio-psychological support and guidance
- Awareness campaigns
- Emergency support
- Activities for children (toy and book libraries, playground, summer camps, school tutoring)
- Teaching French

We offer
- Thematic tours.
- Old City and traditional villages.
- Hebron and the three monotheistic religions.
- Archaeological sites and trade routes.
- Traditional skills: crafts and manufacturing.
- Meeting representatives of the civil society.
- Exploring the various aspects of Palestinian culture and life.
- The political situation.
- A guide book in  English or French 

Hebron-France Association for Cultural Exchange (AECHF).
Kantarat Al Shallodi, Old City, Hebron, P.O. Box 635
Contact Details: Tel/Fax : +970 (02) 222 48 11

Patients Friends Society-Jerusalem: "Dedicated to improving public health through services, education and research"

A Palestinian non profit, non governmental independant organization dedicated to improving public health through services, education and research.
Founded by academics and professionals in 1980 programs have expanded over the years  to include mammography, health educations (focus community outreach), training of trainers, bone density screening, psychosocial support for women living with cancer; research. While based in Jerusalem, most activities are implemented around the West Bank often in cooperation with other organizations, clubs and schools.

Patients Friends Society-Jerusalem
inside Augusta Victoria Hospital, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
Tel: +972 2 6264674, Fax: +972 2 6264673
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Website URL: www.pfsjerusalem.org
Hotline for cancer information (in particular breast cancer) 02-6277990
See us on FACEBOOK too!

"Focuses on Abilities, not Disabilities" 

Les Enfants, le Jeu et l'Education (EJE), Bethlehem: "A child who plays is a child who thrives!"

Les Enfants, le Jeu et l'Education (EJE) means Children, Play and Education and the organisation works to enhance the psychological well-being and education of Palestinian children by:
- Promoting each child's personal development.
- By developing self-awareness, children gain confidence in their physical, intellectual and moral abilities; they choose their own path in life.

- Promoting each child's journey to becoming a successful citizen.
- By developing their relationship with others, children learn to work respectively and constructively with the people and environment around them; they are prepared to actively participate in their community.
- Promoting the future of each child as an actor for peace.
- By developing an understanding of the global community, children are able to grow in curiosity and tolerance; they are ready to contribute to the present and future of their World.

Through a million and one different ways to play, EJE encourages children of the West Bank and Gaza to grow in humanity through practical and theoretical training.
EJE works mainly to promote children rights in Palestinian refugee camps and is actualy supporting 10 Play and Animation Centers in the West Bank and Gaza. EJE created also the first French School in Palestine.

Contact Details:

Les Enfants, le Jeu et l'Education (EJE)
244, Star Street, P.O. Box: 194 Bethlehem, Palestine
Tel.: (02) 274 8466
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Rozana organization "for rural development, architectural and handcraft preservation and rehabilitation" 

The Rozana organization aims at developing an agro-cultural tourism product in Birzeit based on the architectural and cultural heritage of its old town, its history and its inherent resources, hence connecting stakeholders interest with a comprehensive production designed to improve its social, economic and cultural aspects.
 

Vision: To transform the old town of Birzeit into a vibrant, dynamic and living legacy by developing its architectural heritage and instilling life in its fabric of houses, attics, courtyards and streets, hence acquiring a permanent position for it on the heritage and rural tourism map of Palestine.

Goals:
- Advocating laws and regulations that will protect the remaining architectural heritage and fabric. This legal advocacy will also be associated with providing the stakeholders with the necessary contracts in the case of rental or investment contracts to do with their properties. This activity will also maintain the Rozana as professional and transparent as possible by administering the required registrations and finances.
- Administering a program of preventive maintenance that will preserve targeted buildings from further collapse and vandalism. This protective renovation aims to conserve the architectural heritage and to prepare the foundation for further investments and development. The nature of the preventive maintenance program is mostly external and does not interfere with functional activities.
- Creating functions and activities in each of the renovated buildings according to a preset (yet flexible) master plan aimed at instilling life in them and the neighbourhoods surrounding them. These functions will be distributed among the different buildings based on a variety of factors. The shape and design of the building normally dictate the potential usage to a large extent. The willingness of the owners and their readiness to offer their properties to public usage such as museums or centers. Some stakeholders might like to directly invest in their properties. They will be assisted financially and in kind according to their adherence to the spirit and details of the master pan.
- Organizing a set of events and festivals to attract guests to the town. In addition planning a series of marketing efforts to promote the different products and to assist in selling the local productions and activities.
- Creating a variety of spin off products that will assist in the promotion of the town's activities as well as serving the interests of the local community. Two proposed activities are: A. a boys and girls choir to rehearse daily at a specific preset time in the Latin Church.  B. Opening agricultural routes that will serve the community as well as providing hiking, mountain biking and other recreational activities.

Rozana Association

Birzeit, Old Town

Website: www.rozana.ps 

SOS Children’s Village: Fund a Project. Support a Family. Empower a Child.

We are pleased to introduce to you SOS Children’s Villages - Palestine (SOS Palestine). SOS Palestine is a member of SOS-Kinderdorf International (SOS-KDI), the world’s largest private social development organisation for children.  It is a non-political, non-profit organisation, active in the field of childcare for orphaned and abandoned children, providing a long-term family based childcare approach in over 450 villages in 132 different countries across the globe. The organisation builds families for children in need, helps them shape their own future, and participates in the development of their communities. 

SOS Children’s Village - Bethlehem was established in 1966 and was the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since then several other facilities and programmes developed that serve not only the children under our care but also the greater Palestinian community through a kindergarten, a school (1-9) in Bethlehem, a Family Strengthening / Prevention of Child Abandonment Programme (West Bank and Gaza), and Psycho-Social Relief Centres (West Bank).  In 2001 SOS-KDI opened a second Village in Rafah, Gaza. SOS Rafah is equipped with 2 kindergartens (Rafah, & Khan Younis), a grade school (1-6), a Training & Resource Centre (Rafah), and a Social Centre (Gaza City).   

SOS Palestine also provides an international sponsorship programme where you can sponsor a child or a village for as little as $28 per month.  For more information on our projects and sponsorship programmes please visit our website: http://www.sos-palestine.org Currently we have around 200 children living in the villages, some 70 youth in seven Youth Houses, 15 youth in semi-independent housing, a total of 1,700 children (378 families) benefiting from the Family Strengthening Programme and over 14,000 cases seen in 2008 at our Relief Centres.Fund a Project. Support a Family. Empower a Child.

SOS Palestine

Dr. Gmeiner St. Karkafa, Bethlehem

Postal Address: P.O. Box 137/227, Bethlehem

Tel: +970 (0)2-274-2267

Fax: +970 (0)2-274-5179

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Website: www.sos-palestine.org

International website: www.sos-childrensvillage.org

Al-Maqdese for Society Development (MSD)  

Al-Maqdese for Society Development (MSD) is a non-profit non-governmental organization which was formed in Jerusalem 2007 as a reaction to some academics, doctors, lawyers and many other individuals who are interested in improving Palestinians life quality through empowering Jerusalem citizens to face, defend and demand their full rights, which are violated by the Israeli occupation on a daily basis.

MSD had interpolated all legal procedures regarding authorization; MSD is a registered organization in both Palestinian Ministry of Interior and Jerusalem\\ Israeli Non-Profit Organization Registrar as a social/ legal development organization.

MSD is not affiliated with any political parties, nor that are we a religious based organization. MSD believes that the ultimate weapon is knowledge; ignorance is what we’re fighting.

Al-Maqdese
Jerusalem, Wadi Al-Jos, Al-Maqdese St. 59

Tel : +972-2-6285918
Fax : +972-2-6289284

www.al-maqdese.org

Blind Charitable Society - "Equal Education For All"

The society is a humanitarian non-governmental and non-profit organization.
It serves the blinds in Hebron Governorate which consists 25% of west Bank population.
The members devoted most of their efforts to the voluntary work that serves and qualifies the disabled students; they have undertaken the responsibility, indifferent of the difficulties; while their main concerns concentrated on:
- To secure the financial and moral support.
- To develop the services delivered in a modernized manner.
- To attract funders of both genders.
- To enrich the society with qualified cadre and up-to-date equipment.

The Society has taken care of hundreds of students and is currently providing support to fifty four male and female students divided into two categories:
1) Day school for students living in close neighborhoods.
2) Boarding School for students living in remote areas, from seventeen villages in Hebron Governorate.

THE SOCIETY OBJECTIVES:
-  To develop the educational and qualifying activities according to the income level.
-  To teach, train and qualify three years and up children.
-  To follow up those children on ward, even if they move to other schools.
-  To secure a model building with all specifications and standard measures.
-  To attract more visually disabled students.
-  To introduce the most modernized supporting methods according to the set ambitions.
-  To take care of vocational and manual training in order to make the children interact with other members of the society.

Blind Charitable Society - Hebron
Hebron University Street, opposite of the Main Gate
Tel/Fax: 02-2225278
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Website: www.hebronblind.maktoobblog.com
 

Karama Organization "Karama gives much for little" 

Karama means "dignity" in Arabic. Established in 2002 to serve as a safehaven for women, children and adolescents. Karama offers activities as well as support in several fields (e.g. education, culture, raising awareness). The daily management is largely run through voluntary labour.
To find out more, please visit our website. 

Address: Karama Organization, Deheishe Refugee Camp, Bethlehem, Palestine
Tel.: (02) 275 1313
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Website: www.karama.org  

Diyar Consortium "That we might have life and have it abundantly"

Family Rehabilitation Center (FRC) is an independent, non-profitable, non-partisan and non-governmental organization based in Ramallah. The FRC aims to empower the Palestinian family against social, economical, cultural and political changes facing the Palestinian society.
The FRC seeks to raise the self- awareness of the family members and help them to play a positive role in the their families and in the community, that is through focusing on respecting modern values as gender equality, peace, justice, negotiation, and social orders.
In our current program we are working on improving the quality of life of the Palestinian family by introducing family consultation in various areas in order to establish sound family capable of resolving its crises and to accommodate with current values and future challenges. We also focus on awareness of human rights principles, and to respect democratic principles, liberal values, justice, gender and equality, so as to create and develop a modern family.

Office Address: Karmel Bldg, Ersal Street, Ramallah
Tel.: (02) 297 0204
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Website: www.familia.ps

Project Hope

Project Hope, established in 2003, has developed into one of Nablus' only humanitarian aid organizations.Project Hope is a non-profit volunteer organization. We support children denied access to basic services that every child needs in order to develop into healthy and well-balanced individual. We provide educational and recreational activities, medical and humanitarian relief and practical training that can empower them with hope and skills for the future.

We are currently working in Nablus, Palestine, a place where the majority of the population is age 18 or under and living under harsh conditions, making our work all the more important.Through our educational and recreational activities, we are reaching each month an average of 700 children, youth and adults. Most of our activities are volunteer work of Internationals and locals together. Most activites are run in the 4 refugee camps in the Nablus area, however we also run classes in many centers in Nablus proper.  

Office Address: 29, An-Najah Al-Qadim St, Nablus, PalestineTel:
Tel.: 09 233 7077
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Website: www.projecthope.ps

Relief International – Schools Online (RI-SOL)

Relief International – Schools Online (RI-SOL) is a humanitarian non government organization which aims to save lives, sustain livelihoods and enhance education in areas facing ongoing conflict or natural disaster worldwide. Throughout its offices, Community Based Learning and Action Centers and Women Societies in the West Bank and Gaza Strip RI-SOL contributes to invest in the community positional to tackle issues like education, women and youth providing creative community models and empowering social responsibility for all beneficiaries and community members. RI-SOL was able to achieve its mission, objectives and goals through its local distinguished partners and the outstanding staff who offer a wide range of expertise, commitment and creativity.

The Community Based Learning & Action Center in Bethlehem is working this month on Human Rights; Business; Special Needs Education & Women Literacy! Volunteers are welcome to join sharing; thinking & participating! For more information about CBLAC’s duties in Palestine:

www.connect-middleeast.org

We welcome visits to our office!

Office Address: As-souq Building; 3rd floor; Beit Jala; Palestine.
Tel: 02 - 277 7863
Mobile: 059 8901 927
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Al-Rowwad Center

The Holy Land Trust

The Holy Land Trust is a Palestinian not-for-profit organization established in 1998 in the holy city of Bethlehem. Holy Land Trust (HLT) seeks to empower the community through mobilizing its strengths and resources in order to address the challenges of the present and the future. This is done by working with the Palestinian community through developing nonviolent approaches which aim to end the Israeli occupation and by building a future that is founded on the principles of nonviolence, equality, justice, and peaceful coexistence. One of the main goals of Holy Land Trust is to deepen international awareness and advocacy by presenting unique travel and encounter programs as well as authentic and comprehensive media and news programs. Holy Land Trust recognizes the important role played by the international community in advocating for a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. 

Contact Details: Holy Land Trust, 29 Manger Street, P.O.Box 737, Bethlehem, Palestine
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Telephone: +972-2-2765930    Fax:+972-2-2765931
Website: www.holylandtrust.org

Tomorrow's Youth Organization (TYO) 

Tomorrow's Youth Organization (TYO) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works in disadvantaged areas of the Middle East, enabling children, youth and parents to realize their potential as healthy, active and responsible family and community members.
Our entrepreneurial, results-focused approach has led us to achieve great accomplishments in less than one year of operations in Nablus. At the moment we are mainly working with people from Askar, Balata and El Ein refugee camps, the Old City and our own neighborhood, Khallet al Amood. We are now working to extend our successes beyond Nablus.

Beit Al Liqa' in Bethlehem

Nursery and kindergarten: A good 75 children and babies are cared for 5-6 days a week in our facility. We encourage the children's creativity and make sure they get lots of fresh air and exercise in our spacious playground where they just love to run, jump and climb about.

Children, Teenager and Youth: During summer holidays we offer day camps for children which a large number of creative, artistic, religious and sport activities. Regularly more then 120 kids are attending those camps. For teenagers and young people Beit Al Liqa' has long become a popular meeting place. Many take part in the various sports programs, such as soccer, basketball and volleyball or tennis. The weekly teens' club has grown rapidly. At our King's Kids meetings, Palestinian youngsters regularly meet up with their Israeli counter-parts to learn expressional dances together. Several times a year there are special youth and teens' days at Beit Al Liqa'. The traditional camp in August is the highlight of the year.

Training Days, Seminars and other events: At Beit Al Liqa' we regularly offer training sessions staff in children's ministry for our staff. We also hold discipleship training sessions, seminars on evangelism, child education, diet issues and marriage. In some workshops, theological and biblical issues as well as the special situation of our country are addressed.

Social Services: Beit Al Liqa' helps needy families with their electricity and water supply fees, medical care as well as through providing partnerships for the payment of school and kindergarten fees.

And for Christmas … Every year, Beit Al Liqa' also takes part in the project 'Operation Christmas Child' initiated by the Christian organisation ”Samaritan's Purse” by distributing thousands of 'shoebox gifts' in schools and kindergartens in the province of Bethlehem and beyond. In 2006 alone, around 17,000 gifts were distributed. The goal of this ministry is to put a smile on the children's faces.

For further information call: 02-2745229 or e-mail info (@) beitliqa.org