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Funded by GIZ, the "Beyond Boundaries" project aims to enhance the Palestinian local market by improving digital literacy and entrepreneurial skills among children, youth, and small business owners in East Jerusalem and its periphery. The project consists of two phases: the first supports entrepreneurs in launching or relaunching SMEs with training in digital marketing and business management, while the second phase focuses on disadvantaged youth,...

Funded by GIZ, Hisn Program is tailored to support highly vulnerable youth in East Jerusalem, with a special emphasis on people with disabilities, by enhancing their employability through targeted workshops and training. The program's objective is to familiarize these youths with a variety of job profiles across multiple sectors, equipping them with an understanding of the skills that are in demand by organizations. Guided by...

Funded by Mercy Corps in collaboration with several community-based organizations in the Old City of Jerusalem, Abu Dis, Bido, and Nablus, Station J implemented several winter camps focused on creativity and innovation. The primary goal of the camps was to provide intensive five-day training sessions in design thinking and innovation, combined with various hi-tech sessions, to more than 250 school students aged 12-17 years. The...

Funded by HEKS Eper, the Digital Seeds project was designed to empower Palestinian youth from marginalized areas in East Jerusalem by equipping them with essential digital skills and insights into entrepreneurship and innovation for addressing social challenges. The initiative emphasized digital literacy, including coding and programming fundamentals, STEM education, and interactive leadership and communication skills. Building on a tech-centric approach, the project prioritized advanced coding and...

Funded by Enabel, Careerkom aims to equip Palestinian youth in Jerusalem and its outskirts with 21st-century skills through various training sessions and competitions. Its primary objective is to enhance resilience and employability among Jerusalemite youth. The training sessions were led by different experts using an interactive training manual that covers seven phases, including but not limited to design thinking, digital and virtual skills, on-the-job skills,...

The "Next-Gen Skills" program is an innovative 3-year project funded by Mercy Corps and USAID. It aims to address the urgent requirement of aligning the skills of young people in Palestine with the demands of the job market, with the ultimate goal of reducing youth unemployment. The project seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical education and actual market requirements, enabling Palestinian youth to excel...

Funded by Mercy Corps and USAID, the 'Jerusalem Elevate & Connect' is a one-year PYE Internship program designed to empower at least 50 promising youth aged 18-25 with the necessary skills and opportunities for personal and professional growth, contributing to their success in the ever-evolving digital landscape. The project is divided into two cohorts covering different topics, including web development and digital marketing. At least...