Palestine

15 Ruwwad youth scholars and graduates participated in the “Sound of Change” training. The first level took place in January 2019 and the second in June 2019. The training focused on enhancing youth creativity and building their capacity in the area of using music in training and education.

Business Development Training was conducted in March through May 2019 for 15 Ruwwad scholars’ entrepreneurs. Training topics included small project management, marketing and pricing, regulations and legal framework. Follow-up visits after the training ensured that all the information provided during the training was fully understood and absorbed by the entrepreneurs, and to provide further guidance and mentorship.

As part of the Community program, the “Natouf Bazaar” was held in July and November 2019 to economically support community-based businesses. Local food products and handmade accessories were sold, with 40 stalls participating. The bazaar will continue to be held twice per year in partnership and collaboration with “Dalia Association” and “Drosos”.

In July 2019, 240 children took part in the summer camp in Budrus, Qibya, and Nilin. Camp activities focused on imagination and creativity and equipped children with knowledge and skills to help them express themselves and set goals.

Social leadership, protecting public property, youth and child social responsibility and positive social change were the focus of the winter camp in the villages Budrus and Qibya. Camp activities included learning photography skills, recycling, puppetry and theater, all to reinforce the connection between children and the spaces in their village.

Ruwwad Palestine conducted training sessions on empathetic listening to the youth of Budrus, Qibya, Neilin and Deir Qiddis villages. The training equipped the youth with skills that will enhance relationships with one another and with children.

New activities involving children and fathers were held at Ruwwad to reinforce the relationship between fathers and their children through games, learning and reading.

In Budrus, Qibya and Ni’lin, 320 children participated in the summer clubs across the three villages.

Budrus Summer Club

“The Club of Dreams” for 150 of Budrus’ children focused on imagination, creativity, goal-setting and self-expression, with the participation of doctors, journalists and others across disciplines and professional fields.

Ruwwad youth scholars organized nine “Tijwal” trips to Palestinian villages for cultural enrichment and to enhance integration. Throughout the visits, Ruwwad’s youth scholars met with youth organizations and exchanged experiences to help them create their own initiatives.

Ruwwad’s Reading Club was very active in 2017. Fifteen youth scholars attend each reading circle to discuss what they read and join cultural trips to enrich their knowledge and learning.