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ORGANISATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
Association for Arab Students Affairs: http://www.a-asa.org/other.htm
An Islamic Organization that raises money for student scholarships, organizes summer camps and other educational activities.Added to Complete Guide: 15 September 1998. Top of page.
The British Council: http://www.ej.britcoun.org/
The British Council has a network of offices throughout the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. This is an attractive site with many resources, mostly focused around teaching and English-language learningAdded to Complete Guide: 8 May 1999. Top of page.
The British Consulate: www.britishconsulate.org
A useful website which represents the work of the British government in its relationships with the Palestinian Authority. An accurate and useful summary of the numerous agreements between the PLO and the Israeli government is available as well as information about human rights, aid and development, the West Bank , Gaza Strip and Jerusalem. Of course the site provides information about consular services but I was surprised to even find something about the y2K problem!
Added to Complete Guide: 21 June 1999. Top of page.
DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service: http://www.birzeit.edu/daad
DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service, is an organization of all German universities and organizes academic exchange between Germany and all countries worldwide. Palestine has been one focus in the work of DAAD. Their new website offers information about Masters, post-graduate and PhD scholarships as well as study courses in Germany.
Added to Complete Guide: 3 March 1999. Top of page.
Dheisheh Refugee Camp: http://www.dheisheh.acrossborders.org - Dheisheh first came online in 1998 as a project by Muna Muhaisen, a Palestinian American journalist living in the camp and webmaster Mary Gossage. In 1999, Dheisheh established a fully functioning computer laboratory in the camp as part of the Across Borders Project. The website was relaunched in August 1999 and is available in both Arabic and English. It contains a wealth of information about life in the camp, oral history, and children's stories. Definitely a must visit. May 1998's website of the month. Added to Complete Guide: 13 May 1998. Review updated 16 September 1999 Top of page.
European Delegation to Palestine: http://www.www.eudel-wbgaza.org - Contains information about the work of the European Union in Palestine - or at least I thought it did. Very attractive front page but unfortunately all of the links are either broken or don't contain any information!Added to Complete Guide: 4 August 1999. Top of page.
East Jerusalem YMCA: http://www.east-jerusalem-ymca.org - As of the last review this website has been under construction. Added to Complete Guide: 13 May 1998. Review Updated 16 September 1999 Top of page.
First Ramallah Group: http://www.sirreyeh.org/ - The First Ramallah Group is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization whose activities aim to enhance and strengthen the capabilities of Palestinian youth through the belief in the values and ethics of scouting in order to effectively contribute to the building of Palestinian civil society. A lively place and the place to visit if you're in Ramallah and looking for somewhere to swim, a gym, or just a place to sit back and try the nargileh. Events organized by the FRG include cooperation in the annual Palestinian International Festival for Dance and Music, a series of performances by the center's dance troupe, Sirriyet Ramallah, and participation of its sports teams in various sports competitions within Palestine and abroad. The Center also offers various fitness classes, swimming programs, Dabkeh (traditional Palestinian) dance classes and lectures. Sirreyeh now have their own domain name and their site has information about their 1999 summer camp.
Added to Complete Guide: 2 July 1997. Review last updated: 13 September 1999. Top of page.
In’ash El-Usra: http://www.inash.org/ - The Society was founded in 1965 by a group of committed voluwas founded in 1965 by a group of committed volunteers headed by Mrs. Sameeha Khalil. One of its earliest activities after the 1967 war was offering emergency help to the victims of the three villages of the Latrun area, Yalo, Emuas and Beit Nuba, which were demolished after the cease fire by the Israeli occupation forces. Today, the society offers a wide variety of services to a wide variety of socially disadvantaged groups. Added to Complete Guide: 16 February 1998. Top of page.
International Centre of Bethlehem: http://www.annadwa.org/ - The International Centre of Bethlehem. An NGO which aims to bring different cultures together and "promote the building of a civil society in Palestine". Their website gives information about their history, programs, facilities and Bethlehem 2000. Added to Complete Guide: 8 May 1999. Top of page.
Al-Ihsan charitable society: http://users.palnet.com/ihsan -
A one page website for this charitable organization in Hebron which aims "to provide social and health services to the helpless, handicapped children, between 3 and 13 years old."Added to Complete Guide: 14 January 2000. Top of page.
The Jerusalem Center for Women: http://www.j-c-w.org/ - The Jerusalem Center for Women was established in March 1994 as an outgrowth of an ongoing
dialogue between Palestinian and Israeli women which had begun in 1989, sparked by the impetus
of the popular Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation. The center is completely
autonomous, but was created simultaneously with an Israeli women's rights center, Bat Shalom. The
two centers carry out joint programmes through their coordinating body, the Jerusalem Link. Their website is a comprehensive record of their activities and work over the last 5 years. Added to Complete Guide: 8 May 1999. Top of page.
Jerusalemites.org: http://www.jerusalemites.org - A beautifully designed site with information about Palestine and Jerusalem in particular. Here you will find memorials and stories from Jerusalemites, childrens paintings, copies of various peace agreements and even a quiz. Added to Complete Guide: 21 June 1999. Top of page.
Library on Wheels for Nonviolence and Peace: http://www.palnet.com/users/lownp/ - Library on Wheels for Nonviolence and Peace travels to Palestinian villages, refugee camps and semi-nomadic communities, distributing books to children who are in areas have no access for public libraries. Most funding for LOWNP comes from Dutch, French and Finish organizations. A simple, one=page website. Added to Complete Guide: 5 March 1998. Top of page.
Maan Development Centre: http://www.maan-ctr.org/ - Maan Development Centre are the permaculture people in Palestine. In addition to this, they also run courses to help develop professional skills and they have a big resource centre as well. An attractive and useful site especially if you're looking for information about the environment in Palestine. Added to Complete Guide: 20 September 1999 Top of page.
Miftah: http://www.miftah.org/
"Miftah is a Palestinian, Jerusalem-based, independent institution committed to fostering the principles of democracy and effective dialogue based on the free and candid exchange of information and ideas. Established in January 1999, Miftah's underlying premise is the integration of several processes: Palestinian nation-building and empowerment on the basis of the principles of democracy, human rights, rule of law, and participatory governance; international reconciliation and cooperation; the gathering and dissemination of information and the active participation in the global dialogue as an equal partner." It's good to see that this new NGO launched its website almost simultaneously as its formation. A nicely designed site with a lot of information including important documents, current events in Palestine and regularly updated news. Definitely worth a visit. April 1999's website of the monthAdded to Complete Guide: 8 April 1999. Top of page.
Palestine Agricultural Relief Committees: http://www.pal-arc.org -
An organization established in 1983, prior to the Intifada, which focused on grassroots organizing of farmers against the Israeli occupation. Today it is a large NGO with the priorities of Protecting land from confiscation, Creating job opportunities, food security, improving the position of rural women and protecting the environment and water resources. Lots of information on this website although it needs an update! Added to Complete Guide:14 January 2000. Top of page.
Palestine Children's Relief Fund: http://www.wolfenet.com/~pcrf/ - The PCRF is "a registered non-political, non-profit, tax-exempt organization that was established in 1991 by concerned people in the U.S. to address the medical and humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian youth in the Middle East. It has since expanded to include other suffering children from other nationalities, based on their medical needs. The PCRF helps to locate care for children from all ethnic, religious, national and racial backgrounds. The main objective of the PCRF is to locate in the U.S. free medical care for children who cannot be adequately treated in the Middle East. The PCRF is the only organization bringing injured and sick Arab children to the U.S. for free care that is not available to them there." This is a well designed website, with information about the PCRF and its current work and projects. What is incredible about the site is the stories of children the organisation has helped, including several injured by the Israeli army and settlers. Some very disturbing pages but well worth a visit to find out how you can help. A Golden Olive Award of course. Added to Complete Guide: 2 August 1997. Review last updated: 20 December 1997. Top of page.
Palestine Center for Peace and Democracy (PCPD): http://msanews.mynet.net/gateway/pcpd/ - --"PCPD is a Palestinian, non-profit, non-governmental organization that is dedicated to promoting PEACE, DEMOCRACY, and HUMAN RIGHTS in the region." Their site offers much detailed information on what are the aims of PCPD, but the last annual report available online is from 1997, and their "Action Plan" focuses on what it is 'going' to do in 1998. Added to Complete Guide: 28 January 1998. Review Updated 13 September 1999 Top of page.
Palestinian Center for Rapprochement Between People, Beit Sahour: http://www.rapprochement.org - The Beit Sahour-based center was established in April, 1988, by a group of Palestinians and Israelis "who thought of organizing a dialogue session in which they might talk about the Palestinian Israeli conflict. The idea is not to convince each other of one’s point of view, but to get to know more about the other side and try to discuss and overcome stereotypes, prejudice, fears and to promote learning among people in order to bring about a better understanding and readiness to advocate a just and peaceful solution for the Palestinian cause." This site is the official site of the Center, it includes a brief history about the establishment of the center and its objectives providing the first five mass activities that were organized during that period of time. It also has a short page about the dialogue group which is the foundation of the center. At the time of review last update was April 1999 Added to Complete Guide: 6 December 1997. Review Updated 13 September 1999. Top of page.
Palestinian Hemophilia Association: http://www.phelesteen.net/hemophilia/ - The Palestinian Hemophilia Association, based in Ramallah and the US, is a "non-profit organization is focusing on providing the best of medical, social, and psycho-social help to the Hemophilia community in Palestine." They've changed their domain in the last year and now provide information in both Arabic and English. Added to Complete Guide: 1 July 1997. Review last updated: 13 September 1999. Top of page.
Palestinian Rights Programme: http://www.palestinian-rights.org Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (UK), the Palestinian Rights Programme is managed by the British Council in partnership with local Palestinian organisations and amongst other things aims to strengthen relations between Palestinian and Israelis through cross-community initiatives as well as assist the development of a democratic society based on the rule of law.Added to Complete Guide: 8 April 1999. Top of page.
Palestinian Youth Union: http://www.a-supernet.net/org_missions/pyu - The aim of the PTA is, of course, to promote tennis in Palestine. Their site has a list of the PTA's objectives (which include becoming a full member of the World Tennis Federation), accomplishments, current activities (includes the Millennium 2000 tournament to be held in Bethlehem), and more general information about - guess what - tennis in Palestine. Added to Complete Guide: 3 June 1997. Review last updated: 13 September 1999. Top of page.
Palestinian Tennis Association: http://www.paltennis.org - For the 2/3 of the Palestinian population who are youth, this organization organises summer and international camps, youth centres and networks. A one page website. Added to Complete Guide: 14 January 2000. Top of page.
Qattan foundation: http://www.qattanfoundation.org - This charitable organization is supported by the Qattan family. Its main aims are "to support the educational, cultural and scientific advancement of the Arabs in general and the
Palestinians in particular, as well as, the preservation of their heritage. In 1998, the Foundation was registered in Palestine where it opened its
offices in Ramallah in order to supervise two of its largest projects to date, namely the Qattan Center for Child in Gaza City and the Qattan Center for Educational Research and Development in Ramallah." A special grants program has been developed for 2000 and more information is available on this english/arabic website.
Added to Complete Guide: 14 January 2000 Top of page.
South African Representative Office, Ramallah: http://www.sarep.org -
Website of the South African Representative office based in Ramallah. Extensive information available on economy, government, studying and consular activities although it is only available in Arabic and you'll need a plug-in to view the text.
Added to Complete Guide: 14 January 2000. Top of page.
Sabeel, Jerusalem: http://www.sabeel.org -
Sabeel is a Palestinian ecumenical liberation theology centre based in Jerusalem. This website contains information about Sabeel’s work and activities as well as an explanation of liberation theology in a Palestinian context. Also has back issues of Sabeel’s newsletters.
Added to Complete Guide: 3 March 1999. Top of page.
The Saraya Centre for Community Services, Jerusalem: http://www.assali.com/jti/saraya/ - The Saraya website is an attractive, well-presented source of information about the centre. It offers a short background of the building in which Saraya is based in the Old City of Jerusalem. Saraya provides training courses for women and library and supplementary resources for children and students. If you want to visit, a map is available online, and there is also information about the centre's financial needs and how you can help. Added to Complete Guide: 21 December 1997. Review last updated 13 September 1999 Top of page.
USAID Program for West Bank and Gaza: http://www.usaid-wbg.org According to their website, "The USAID program for the West Bank and Gaza is a central element of the U.S. government's role in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. The program supports U.S. interests in promoting regional stability, economic prosperity and adherence to democratic principles." Added to Complete Guide: 8 April 1999. Top of page.
The Welfare Association Consortium for the Palestinian NGO Project: http://www.pngo-project.org -
A site for a project which enables NGOs to apply for funding through the World Bank. Contains information on how to apply, special requirements and a regular newsletter.
Added to Complete Guide: 2 December 1998. Top of page.
The Women's Studies Centre: http://www.wameed.org -
The Women's Studies Centre is a Palestinian non-governmental, independent organization, working to achieve gender equality through uniting the efforts of all women who believe in equality and women's rights as human rights. Their website includes information about projects of the centre, their structure and resources available to the public.
Added to Complete Guide: 8 May 1999. Top of page.
The Young Scientists Club: http://www.muntada.org/ -
A great centre founded in Ramallah in 1996 whose objectives are , "to promote the logical, critical and creative thinking process in young Palestinian minds. Al Muntada attempts to challenge children to question, discuss, deduce and reason in order to reach their own conclusions and discover their potential." They run workshops and courses to that end.
Added to Complete Guide: 18 September 1999. Top of page.
RECOMMENDED SITES OUTSIDE PALESTINE
American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine: http://www.afrp.org/ - The AFRP, a group of American Arabs who have common roots in Palestine, was formed in order to "produce social interaction among the members and to cherish a common heritage." So, this site is basically All About Ramallah. There is the Ramallah Tour, history of Ramallah, books and publications about Ramallah, Ramallah chat and job opportunities in - where else - Ramallah. Added to Complete Guide: 20 December 1997. Review Updated 13 September 1999 Top of page.
Birzeit Society: http://www.birzeitsociety.org - Association for those coming from Birzeit village, living there and abroad. There is a news and events section (where you can add events), Birzeit Society fact sheets, books published by the society and how to order, and a guestbook. And, of course, information about Birzeit village : location, recent history, historic sites, weather, industry, and more. Very nice design and presentation. Added to Complete Guide: 19 May 1997. Review last updated: 13 September 1999. Top of page.
Palestinian American Congress: http://www.hanania.com/pac.htm - Provides contact information of the members of the Palestinian American Congress, as well as several articles, reports, and stories by Ray Hanania (secretary of PAC). Also official reports by the PAC, and Palestinian links.Added to Complete Guide: 22 December 1997. Review Updated 13 September 1999 Top of page.
Palestine Solidarity Campaign: http://www.palestinecampaign.org/ - The Palestine Solidarity Campaign is a UK-based solidarity organization active since the early 80s. Their website contains a very reuglar news page, articles about Palestine and activities organized by the PSC.Added to Complete Guide: 4 August 1999. Top of page.
WEBSITES THAT ONCE WERE BUT ARE NO LONGER
Palestinian Equestrian Foundation, Jericho: HREF="http://www.planet.edu/~pef/">http://www.planet.edu/~pef/ - The Palestinian Equestrian Foundation's single page Web brochure was primarily concerned with fundraising in order to establish an equestrian club in Jericho. I don't know if they got there but their website is no longer around.
Added to Complete Guide: 19 May 1997. Review last updated: 13 September 1999. Top of page.
Palestinian Institute for International Dialogue (PIID): http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/1007/ - The PIID does not exist any more, instead there are links to two different sites here : Hanthala Palestine and Nashama Nablus Added to Complete Guide: 22 December 1997. Top of page.
Ramallah Club: http://www.ramallah.org - Performs basically the same function as the Birzeit Society, except bigger. You used to be able to find a photographic tour of Ramallah, Palestinian recipies, information about their convention, copies of their newsletter Al-Wad, a discussion forum, and more. Now it seems to have disappeared but it could be under reconstruction.Added to Complete Guide: 19 May 1997. Review last updated: 13 September 1999. Top of page.
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