Mission & Values
Our Mission
We help create safe and supportive spaces where children, youth and other community members can learn, thrive, and grow. Through our educational, artistic and recreational programs, we aim to empower Palestinian children and youth who have grown up in a context of violence and occupation, giving them the tools they need to access a better future.
Our Values
Children’s Rights:
All children have the right to education, health, and security. We are driven by a commitment to the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Through our programs, we work to create a safe environment for Palestinian children and youth to learn new skills, express their ideas, develop confidence and seek out opportunities.
Gender Equality:
We strive to ensure that girls and young women with boys and young men alike have equal access to the activities we provide. The majority of our students are female, participating in a wide range of activities, from English and computer classes to gymnastics and photography. And with women leading our English and French Departments, female members of staff have a prominent voice in the needs assessment, design, and implementation of our programs as well.
Community:
Project Hope is a grassroots organization that draws its strength from Palestinian leadership and a broad international network of dedicated volunteers, alumni, and supporters. We prioritize clear and open dialogue between our Palestinian and international membership to ensure that programs are meeting and responding to local needs. Community participation has also been essential to Project Hope’s growth and reach. We work with several dozen local partner centers in Nablus, surrounding villages, and refugee camps, bringing classes and activities to communities most in need, and helping local community centers build capacity.
Learn more about how you can contribute to our work or volunteer with us in Palestine.