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SITES IN PALESTINE

• Association for Arab Students Affairs
• The British Council
• The British Consulate
• DAAD - The German Academic Exchange Service- Jerusalem/Birzeit
• Dheisheh Refugee Camp
• The East Jerusalem YMCA
• European Delegation to Palestine
• First Ramallah Group
• The International Centre of Bethlehem
• In’ash El-Usra
• Jerusalem Centre for Women
• Jerusalemites.org
• Library on Wheels for Nonviolence and Peace
• Miftah
• Palestine Children's Relief Fund
• Palestine Center for Peace and Democracy (PCPD)
• Palestinian Center for Rapprochement Between People, Beit Sahour
• Palestinian Equestrian Foundation, Jericho
• Palestinian Hemophilia Association
• Palestinian Institute for International Dialogue (PIID)
• Palestinian Rights Programme
• Palestinian Tennis Association
• Sabeel Liberation Theology Centre, Jerusalem
• The Saraya Centre for Community Services, Jerusalem
• USAID Program for West Bank and Gaza
• The Welfare Association Consortium for the Palestinian NGO Project
• Women's Studies Centre

RECOMMENDED SITES OUTSIDE PALESTINE

• American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine
• Birzeit Society
• Palestinian American Congress
• Palestine Solidarity Campaign
• Ramallah Club

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.geocities.com/CapitolHill/9836/dheisheh/ - Dheisheh is the first Palestinian refugee camp to get online, a project by Palestinian journalist Muna Hamzeh-Muhaisen and webmaster Mary Gossage. "A Palestinians commemorate 50 years of Nakba, a refugee camp tells its story," starts off the site, on which you will find information on the background, location, size and population of the camp, the residents of the camp describing life in their own words, press cuttings about the camp and its people, information about the schools, children speaking of their childhood, and more. Particularly interesting and moving is a section by the children of the camp, including the results of a school essay project about the Nakba, the Palestinian "Catastrophe" resulting from the creation of the State of Israel and related displacement of almost 1,000,000 people into camps like Dheisheh both inside and outside of Palestine. May 1998's website of the month. Added to Complete Guide: 13 May 1998. 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.planet.edu/~ymcarp/index.htm - Well implimented website for this worldwide organisation that has been active in the country since 1878. Includes information about the rehabilitation program, their Extension Services Unit, Program Department Youth Work, Vocational Training Center, Women's Training Program, and personnel, as well as the Capitolina Hotel in the same building. Added to Complete Guide: 13 May 1998. Top of page.


First Ramallah Group: http://www.palnet.com/sirreyeh/ - 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. 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. Added to Complete Guide: 2 July 1997. Review last updated: 20 December 1997. 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.


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.


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 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 youths 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/ - The PCPD is a non-profit making Palestinian institution dedicated to promoting the concepts of democracy, peace, human rights, social justice and civic education in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip. It was founded in May 1992 by a group of Palestinian intellectuals and professionals to create a forum for free and uncensored dialogue. The PCPD mobilizes support for a comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. The Center embodies the principle of employing Palestinian intellectual resources to execute, via the nation’s people, a peaceful transition from military occupation to democratic independence. Information is available about PCPD's mission, friends, and action plan, together with a copy of its 1997 annual report. Added to Complete Guide: 28 January 1998. 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." Info about the Centre's history, activities, and their annual Christmas Day candle procession so far. Added to Complete Guide: 6 December 1997. Top of page.


Palestinian Equestrian Foundation, Jericho: http://www.planet.edu/~pef/ - The Palestinian Equestrian Foundation's single page Web brochure is primarily concerned with fundraising in order to establish an equestrian club in Jericho. If you love horses and have a spare $300,000 or less, browse on through. Added to Complete Guide: 19 May 1997. Review last updated: 20 December 1997. Top of page.


Palestinian Hemophilia Association: http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/jjadallah/wecom.htm - The Palestinian Hemophilia Association, based in Ramallah and the 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." Brief information about this association, but navigation is difficult with broken links. Use the text links at the bottom. Non-image Arabic text in places. Added to Complete Guide: 1 July 1997. Review last updated: 20 December 1997. Top of page.


Palestinian Institute for International Dialogue (PIID): http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/1007/ - An international/local Palestinian student thing whose objectives include, "different forms of Palestinian cultural expressions, poetry, pictures, and serve as a platform for international dialogue; setting up contacts with similar youth or student organizations to establish long-term relations and work on exchange and summer-activities; setting up an annual program including returning activities, such as a summercamp and other forms of exchange and dialogue; giving students and youth the chance to have a dialogue, a serious dialogue, and to broaden general knowledge; and closing the existing gap between Palestinians (especially young Palestinians) outside and inside, and to work on our future." Added to Complete Guide: 22 December 1997. 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 Tennis Association: http://www.paltennis.org - The Beit Sahour-based Palestinian Tennis Association has a one-page website with information about its activities and future goals, which include the organisation of a Bethlehem 2000 Tennis Tournament. Added to Complete Guide: 3 June 1997. Review last updated: 20 December 1997. 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/ - Attractive one-page website for this non-profit organisation in the heart of Jerusalem's Old City, providing training courses to women, and a cultural programme and library for children. By mid-1997, 307 women graduated, and 32 were offered loans to make a change in their economic situation. They need funds and the page gives information about their needs. Added to Complete Guide: 21 December 1997. 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." One wonders whether this isn't somewhat self-contradictory but you be the judge.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.

RECOMMENDED SITES OUTSIDE PALESTINE

American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine: http://www.afrp.org/ - Performs basically the same function as the Birzeit Society and Ramallah Club (below), except even bigger. You will find information about their newsletter, history, educational fund, great photos in a "Get To Know Your Hometown" section (check out the panoramic view of South-West Ramallah), and a three-day cruise to the Bahamas in March 1998. Yes, you did read that right. Perhaps they could sponsor some frazzled and underpaid Birzeit University employees on this one? Added to Complete Guide: 20 December 1997. Top of page.


Birzeit Society: http://www.birzeitsociety.org - Association for those of Birzeit village, living there and abroad, that acts to keep the community together and serve its needs. You will find information about its charitable work, newsletters, a directory, and more. The Birzeit Society's charitable work includes supporting Birzeit University through donations to the library and scholarships, and the town through the donation of a tractor, computer and supporting the local chapter of the boy scouts. Other interesting material includes a feature, entitled "Lest the Civilised World Forget", that addresses "Myths About Israel's Colonization of Palestine" and offers a list of 395 villages destroyed by Israel during the creation of its state. Added to Complete Guide: 19 May 1997. Review last updated: 20 December 1997. Top of page.


Palestinian American Congress: http://www.hanania.com/pac.htm - Information and contact e-mails for the Palestinian American Congress from Ray Hanania. Added to Complete Guide: 22 December 1997. 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.


Ramallah Club: http://www.ramallah.org - Performs basically the same function as the Birzeit Society, except bigger. You will find a photographic tour of Ramallah, Palestinian recipies, information about their convention, copies of their newsletter Al-Wad, a discussion forum, and more. Added to Complete Guide: 19 May 1997. Review last updated: 20 December 1997. Top of page.