FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Palestine
Address
Palestinian TerritoriesCountry
Palestinian TerritoriesStreet address 2
Mobile Phone
+ 972- (0) 599 726 075 (Dr. Jad Issac)Telephone
+ 972-2-274 1889Telephone (other)
+972-(0)598 906610 / RaedE-Mail (2)
jad@arij.orgWebsite
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1990Contact Person1
Mr Raed E Abed RabboJob Title 1
Admin / Public Relations DirectorContact Person 2
Dr. Jad IsaacOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community developmentGeneral Information
General Assembly: ARIJ enjoys the services of 44 professionals who constitute the General Assembly of the institution. Their specializations vary from engineering, history, psychology, economy, science and more. They provide ARIJ administration with policy guidelines and strategic guidance. Administrative Committee (2018): Every three years the General Assembly elects an Administrative Committee. This is essential to inject new blood, which will be capable of providing proper policy guidance for ARIJ's future developments. Human Resources. ARIJ enjoys the experience of 36 employees, out of which, 15 are females. ARIJ staff is expert in different fields of natural resources, land use, agriculture, biodiversity, environment, administration and finance, IT and management and planning. They have diverse and varying levels of education, ranging from Diplomas, Bachelor Degrees, Masters Degrees and PhDs and Post PhDs.Mission and Objectives
Mission: As an NGO with experience of more than 28 years in the field, ARIJ continues to articulate its clear mission goals, which are understood by all the stakeholders. The objectives and implementation plans of ARIJ, developed jointly by senior management staff and other stakeholders, spring from these mission goals: Promoting sustainable development in Palestine. Promoting self-reliance of the Palestinian people through greater control over their natural resources. Augmenting the local stock of scientific and technical knowledge. Introducing and devising more efficient methods of utilization and conservation of resources, improved practices, and appropriate technology. Promoting values of integrity, principles of transparency and systems of accountability in the various Palestinian sectors. Promoting green technology through the use of alternative and renewable energy. Objectives: In order to meet its mission, ARIJ has developed the following objectives: To effectively disseminate information and knowledge for Palestinian society. To actively participate in the identification and understanding of community problems. To identify and adapt appropriate technologies to the needs of communities and the society as a whole. To achieve socio-economic development, by providing better access to food, and encouraging better management and utilization of land, water, and other natural resources. To play an active role in the development of the human resources needed to adapt and use technology. To create income-producing opportunities for the community through technology transfer and through teamwork between scientists in various institutions. To catalyze coordination and cooperation between the various groups and institutions working in economic development, and to facilitate the creation of a multi-sector planning unit. To address current governance challenges facing the Palestinian community by focusing on applying participatory, transparent and accountable, effective and equitable approaches to development. To contribute in introducing and developing of green and environment friendly technology.Main Projects / Activities
Main Projects / Activities: Towards Social Inclusion in Community Development by Providing Platforms for Planning and Advocacy A replicable model of affordable renewable energy for poor – communities in Bethlehem-Palestine Enhancing Palestinian Local Authorities’ and communities’ contribution to governance and development process in Area C, as a precondition for more equitable, open and democratic society. Promote wastewater treatment and reuse in the water scarce areas of the Middle East and North Africa through development and demonstration of innovative financial instruments and inclusive management plans Towards Better Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Area C and Gaza Strip Assessing the impediments before the Two-State Solution Enhance and Build the Managerial, Administrative, Technical and Marketing Capacities of Five Targeted Producers' Associations in Tubas Governorate Securing food for poor families through introducing friendly and sustainable agriculture techniques Emergency Response to Promote Access to Adequate Sanitation, Safe Water and Best Knowledge on Hygiene Practices Increasing the responsiveness of Palestinian national and local budgets to the needs of poor and marginalized citizens including women, while supporting autonomy and transparency in revenue generation Introducing feasible and sustainable hydro-agriculture systems to benefit poor people in urban Palestinian areas Enhance Access to Clean and Safe Drinking Water in Bethlehem, Beit Sahour, Beit Jala Towards Inclusive and Just Cooperative Sector in the West Bank Empowering beneficiaries to increase their resilience via agricultural / hydroponic / hybrid system livelihood activities