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Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue 

FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES

Mediterranean Youth in Action

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Palestinian Youth Union

National Network

Palestine

Street address 2

Mobile Phone

+972 599 36 22 94

Telephone

+9722 298 13 13

Telephone (other)

+972 599 67 22 06

E-Mail

PYU2002@HOTMAIL.COM

Website

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Year of Establishment

1992

Contact Person1

RIAD ATARI –ADMINISATRTIVE DIRECTOR

Contact Person 2

ZARIFEH MALKI – PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development

General Information

1.Structure: General assembly …board of directors…projects committee …general director…programme director( development department , training unit, voluntary work unit, rural development unit , youth counselling unit) …administrative director ( PYU centres, branches)…financial director…. Full time 24 employees Part time 4 Volunteer 1 at HQ office 500 volunteers through West Bank involved in PYU activities 2. 420,695 EURO year 2005 3.EU,ECHO,CESVI,COSPE,FORD, SAVE THE CHILDREN ACSUR, EURO-MED YOUTH PROGRAMME , 4. The Union’s Projects: Summer Camps Volunteer Work Capacity building and training of NGO workers and Union volunteers Local and international networking program Development Department: Youth Union’s Centers: 5. partners: CESVI, ACSUR, COSPE,SOLIDARIDAD INTERNATIONAL,MDM LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. 6. Local Network Organizations Summer Camp Networking PINGO Local Organizations & Clubs Complementary and supportive coordination with the Palestinian Ministries. Board member at Youth Resource Center Board Member of Darna Youth Center Member of Youth Networking committee International Network Organization Euro Med Forum for Youth

Mission and Objectives

Our Mission: Development of Palestinian youth abilities (males and females) so as to contribute to the building of the Palestinian society, through various constructive activities and programs. Our Objectives: ? To emphasize the idea of volunteer work and its importance. ? To create youth cadres that are able to lead and manage youth organizations and be active member in building the society. ? To give meaningful depth to belonging, to preserving and protecting national heritage and historical sites. ? To exchange experience in the field of youth work, and networking and cooperation on the local, Arab, and international levels.

Main Projects / Activities

PYU implements programs in the following areas: rural development and agricultural support; promotion of human rights; promotion of women's rights and equal opportunities; development education activities, summer camps; capacity building of local institutions; youth exchange programs under the framework of the Euro Med program; delivering counseling (psychosocial support) in three areas of West Bank; cultural activities; voluntary work, and network with local and international organizations. and campaigns to arise public opinion on matters of : environmental protection, health risk protection; early marriage; olive picking campaigns.