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Palestinian child center Sh'ufat refugee camp

National Network

Palestine

Address

Sh'ufat Camp Jerusalem Palestinian Territories

Country

Palestinian Territories

City

Jerusalem

Street address 2

Sh'ufat Camp

Telephone

02-5386927

E-Mail

khaled@palchc.org

Website

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Year of Establishment

2004

Contact Person1

Khaled Alsheikh Ali

Job Title 1

Director

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Fields of Activity

Others

General Information

  Due to the daily challenges faced by Shuafat camp refugees and its impact on the children, a group of social activists and academics from the camp founded the Palestinian Child Center (PCC) in 2004 It filled in the urgent need for an institutional space for children with child-appropriate activities. It is open to and works with children until the age of 18 with no regards to their gender or background. It is a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) registered with the Palestinian National Authority. The Center is not affiliated with any political party. As a NGO it is funded by national and international donors as well as by private donations.

Mission and Objectives

Vision We strive to contribute to an open and transparent society where people have access to safe places where the next generation cooperates and trusts each other in respect of human rights and needs. Mission We are the Palestinian Child Centre in Shuafat Refugee Camp. We aim to improve, develop and reduce the psychological pressure and social conditions for a better future free of violence and partition. We provide a safe, comfortable and healthy space and psychological support to the camp residents so that they can express themselves freely and creatively. Overarching Goals (Impact) Gap between generations and dividers in the camp reduced Violence is transformed into positive behavior Psychosocial pressure within the camp community is decreased PCC is more financially sustainable and flexible

Main Projects / Activities

    What we do Besides its projects and activities, the centre provides several facilities and commodities on its premises: the only outdoor playground for children with access friendly parts in the camp; two bigger indoor toys and games rooms for toddlers and small children; a high-end music studio for producing music and media outlets; a karaoke room for singing and practicing musical instruments; a dance studio; and classrooms with computer lab for extra tuition. The centre is also working in close cooperation with the schools and other centres