FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Palestine
Address
Fuad Nassar St., Meshal Building, Office 9, RamallahCountry
City
RamallahProvince
WestbankMobile Phone
+46705355705Telephone
+46705355705Telephone (other)
+970599671981E-Mail (2)
ramzi196922@gmail.comE-Mail (3)
buthainakh42@gmail.comE-Mail (4)
bassam.achour@swedoaid.orgWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
1991Contact Person1
Ramzi HarbJob Title 1
Country cordinator PalestineContact Person 2
Butheina KhaderJob Title 2
Finance manager PalestineOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Gender, Human rights, International/Cultural relations, Media, Youth and educationGeneral Information
SWEDO Palestine has the country office in Ramallah. The regional management structure for Palestine is with a country coordinator and a finance manager in Ramallah overseeing programmes, finance and administration.
SWEDO Palestine works in partnership with local civil society organisations, youth groups,
community based organisations and municipalities, partners such as JLAC and
Shoruq in Palestine. SWEDO Palestine has alos a cooperation with Green Crescent Society in Lebanon, depending on project scope.
The Palestine country office manages an annual programme budget of approximately 50.000 Euro
funded mainly by institutional donors and Swedish doonors.
Concrete projects include youth empowerment and dialogue initiatives, women’s socio economic
participation, protection and psycho-social support, and community based, climate resilient
livelihoods in vulnerable host and refugee communities. We also do some aid support in villiges that has been damaged.
Mission and Objectives
SWEDO Palestines mission is to support vulnerable communities by
strengthening protection, resilience, social cohesion and equal opportunities. Through
partnerships with local actors. SWEDO works to promote dignity, human rights, community
empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Objectives are:
Enhance protection and wellbeing of children, youth and women through community based
protection, psychosocial support and safe spaces.
Promote social cohesion and dialogue by supporting
youth initiatives, cultural exchange and community engagement.
Strengthen economic resilience through vocational training, employability, entrepreneurship and
livelihood opportunities.
Support gender equality by increasing women’s participation in social and economic life.
Build local capacity of civil society partners and community based organisations to deliver
sustainable services.
Advance climate resilient and sustainable community development, particularly in vulnerable and underservd areas,
Main Projects / Activities
SWEDO Palestine implements community based programmes that support vulnerable people and communities across the country. Key projects include:
Protection and Psychosocial Support. Safe spaces for children, youth and women, case
management, awareness sessions;and community protection committees.
Youth Empowerment and Social Cohesion. Youth dialogue initiatives, cultural exchange,
volunteering programmes and community driven activities that strengthen trust and cooperation
between groups.
Women’s Economic and Social Participation, Skills training, entrepreneurship support, income
generation activities and gender equality initiatives.
Livelihoods and Economic Resilience. Vocational training, employability support, small business
development and partnerships with local institutions to enhance sustainable job opportunities.
Climate Resilient and Community Development Projects. Urban agriculture, water saving
techniques, solid waste initiatives and environmental awareness.
Capacity Building for Local CSOs. Training and mentoring for community based organisations to
improve governance, project management, protection approaches and sustainability.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
SWEDO Palestine can strengthen the Anna Lindh Network by sharing our long standing experience
in community based development, protection, youth engagement and social cohesion.
SWEDO can contribute through joint initiatives on intercultural dialogue, youth leadership,
women’s participation and community resilience. With a strong system and extensive project
management experience SWEDO can support partners in capacity building, training and
knowledge exchange.
As a regional organisation, SWEDO can also facilitate cross border learning with partners in
Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt Tunisia and Iraq and thereby enriching the Network with wider regional
perspectives and cooperation opportunities.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
SWEDO Palestine seeks to join the Anna Lindh Foundation Network to strengthen our role in
promoting intercultural dialogue, social cohesion and community resilience in Palestine. As an
organisation working closely with youth, women and local civil society, SWEDO sees the Network
as a valuable platform to exchange knowledge, build partnerships and amplify initiatives that
foster mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
Membership will enable SWEDO to collaborate with like minded Palestinian organisations, co
develop cultural and educational initiatives and contribute to national and local dialogue
efforts. The Network’s focus aligns closely with SWEDO’s mission of empowering vulnerable
communities, supporting protection and resilience and promoting dignity, equality and human
rights.
By joining ALF, SWEDO hopes to learn, share and enhance collective impact across Palestine.