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Community Development & Continuing Education Institute

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Palestine

Address

Palestine Ahliya University College Applied Sciences Building, 5th floor Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

Country

Palestinian Territories

City

Bethlehem

Street address 2

Palestine Ahliya University College Applied Sciences Building, 5th floor

Telephone

97022775030

E-Mail

khaled@paluniv.edu.ps

E-Mail (2)

stephanie@paluniv.edu.ps

Website

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Year of Establishment

2010

Contact Person1

Stephanie Rodriguez-Makhlouf

Job Title 1

Development Manager

Contact Person 2

Khaled Shanaa

Job Title 2

Executive Director

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

The Community Development & Continuing Education Institute (CDCE-I) is a non-governmental non-profit organization established in Bethlehem in 2010 with a firm belief in the values ​​of pluralism, equality, good governance, civic participation, and human rights within the Palestinian society. CDCE-I seeks to improve the educational and socio-economic environment within its community in harmony with the Palestinian National Development Plan, and through strategic partnerships with private, public, and civil sector institutions. CDCE-I also works to strengthen its relationship with the Palestine Ahliya University College as its strategic partner.

Mission and Objectives

Mission: CDCE-I is committed to contributing to the development of the local Palestinian community by enhancing the integration of youth into the labor market, working towards sustainable development, and promoting citizens’ active engagement in public discourse. CDCE-I aims to achieve these goals through the implementation of programs & projects in the areas of capacity building, awareness raising, and advocacy, based on CDCE-I’s belief in the value of citizens’ active participation in the development process, and their equal right to access and benefit from all social resources and opportunities. Objectives:   Strengthen community partnerships with public, private and civil sector institutions. Develop customized programs that enhance the skill-sets of individuals of all economic sectors, and youth in particular, in an attempt to bridge the growing gap between the educational system’s outputs and current market needs. Contribute to improving the competitive environment of the local economy by delivering projects which aim to reduce unemployment and alleviate poverty. Promote the value of vocational education and the life skills associated with it. Promote the values of pluralism, good citizenship, good governance, equality, civic participation and engagement, and human rights and democracy. Influence decision-makers to improve the legal, social, and economic environment of Palestine. Provide specialized studies, cultural enrichment programs, consultancies and other development services.

Main Projects / Activities

CBTSEC Business Plan Competition School to Career Program Enable Entrepreneurship through Technology of the Future Grass Roots Civic Action Media Technology Program ACT English Your Project Starts with an Idea NETKITE regional entrepreneurship project Training courses in debate, media, language, graphic design Enabling Entrepreneurship through Technology of the Future  

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

CDCE-I is a major provider of development and continuing education services in Bethlehem, targeting the community as a whole with special attention to marginalized groups and youth. CDCE-I has offices throughout the West Bank, over 50 volunteers, and over 50 partners including many government ministries, municipalities, schools, universities and colleges, vocational training centers, and private sector companies. CDCE-I would be a strong contribution to the Palestinian Network, having worked in a range of sectors, and targeting fundamental educational and socio-economic issues in the Palsestinian society through initiatives targeting employability, entrepreneurship, capacity building, youth awareness, civic participation, service learning, media, and career guidance, etc. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

CDCE-I would be proud to join the ALF Network in order to work collaboratively with ALF  members to enhance the cultural, educational, and socio-economic relationship between the various clusters of Palestinian society and our regional neighbors. Currently CDCE-I is working on programs (in many areas important to ALF - media, drama, education, etc.) targeting youth, women and students (many of whom are marginalized and/or refugees) that aim to promote capacity building, cultural exchange, awareness raising, and economic empowerment, and which tackle discrimination, marginalization, human rights infringements, and the socio-economic challenges prevalent in Palestine, in particular, and in the region. 
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