Raising Awareness about Flood Risks in Vulnerable Areas of Gaza
By Ziad Bakri Ahmad*, a father of six children, lives with his family in Khuzaa village. Like many others living in the Gaza Strip, he and his family face daily challenges related to hazards that accompany the winter season, from sewage overflow and flooding to frequent power outages and frigid temperatures. More than 148,500 people…
Read MoreUS Aid Cuts Hit Palestinians, Further Dimming Hope for Peace
By Joseph Krauss. This article originally appeared on the Associated Press website. JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians are no longer getting food aid or basic health services from America, U.S.-funded infrastructure projects have been halted, and an innovative peace-building program in Jerusalem is scaling back its activities. The Trump administration’s decision last…
Read MoreGlobal Communities’ Lana Abu-Hijleh Wins 2017 McNulty Prize for Work with Youth Local Councils
Global Communities’ Lana Abu-Hijleh Wins 2017 McNulty Prize for Work with Youth Local Councils Silver Spring, November 1, 2017 Global Communities Palestine Country Director Lana Abu-Hijleh has received the 10th Annual John P. McNulty Prize for her work creating and implementing local councils for youth which have been implemented in Palestine, Honduras, and are starting…
Read MoreGlobal Communities’ Lana Abu-Hijleh Named a McNulty Prize Laureate for the Second Time for Her Work on Youth Local Councils
Global Communities’ Lana Abu-Hijleh Named a McNulty Prize Laureate for the Second Time for Her Work on Youth Local Councils Across the Globe Silver Spring, MD, August 8, 2017 Global Communities Palestine Country Director, Lana Abu-Hijleh, has been announced as a Laureate for the 10th annual John P. McNulty Prize for her work helping youth…
Read MoreYouth Local Councils in Palestine: Promoting Civic Participation Among Youth in Palestine
Youth Local Councils in Palestine: Promoting Civic Participation Among Youth in Palestine The capacity of local government to reach out to citizens and to involve them in identifying priorities, planning, and monitoring builds trust and solidifies the relationship between citizens and government officials. Over the past decade, Global Communities in Palestine has designed interventions to enhance…
Read MoreFirst Green School in Palestine: Aqqaba Secondary Girls’ School
First Green School in Palestine: Aqqaba Secondary Girls’ School The Aqqaba Secondary Girls’ School, Tubas Governorate, is the first Palestinian “green” school, based on Palestinian Green Building Guidelines (PGBG). The Palestinian Higher Green Building Council (PHGBC) and the Engineers Association-Jerusalem Center (EAJC) launched the national PGBG in 2013, and later promoted awareness of the guidelines…
Read MoreLocal Government and Infrastructure (LGI) Program
Local Government and Infrastructure (LGI) Program The overall goal of the Local Government and Infrastructure (LGI) program is to promote an enabling environment for good local governance and provide the basic infrastructure necessary for sustainable improvements in the quality of life of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Awarded in 2010, the program focuses…
Read MoreFinancing Entrepreneurs in a Chaotic Region
Financing Entrepreneurs in a Chaotic Region This article originally appeared in Financial Advisor Magazine Written by Carol J. Clouse When impact investors think of microfinance, for the most part they imagine helping a coffee farmer in Bolivia or a shop owner in India. But a tailor and father of four in the Palestinian West Bank?…
Read MoreInauguration of the First Palestinian Green School – Aqqaba Secondary Girls’ School
Inauguration of the First Palestinian Green School – Aqqaba Secondary Girls’ School This article first appeared on the US Consulate General in Jerusalem website Aqqaba, Tubas Governorate – Today, representatives from the U.S. Government, the Palestinian Authority, and Global Communities, joined local residents to inaugurate the newly completed Aqqaba Secondary Girls’ School, the first Palestinian…
Read MoreYouth Local Councils: Promoting Democratic Participation Among Youth in Palestine (video)
Youth Local Councils: Promoting Democratic Participation Among Youth in Palestine (video) “Democracy is not something that is learned, but rather something that is practiced.” Global Communities Palestine Country Director Lana Abu-Hijleh talks about the Youth Local Council (YLC) initiative and how it is providing a platform for youth to voice their opinions, support local government…
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