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A successful youth election experience in Jenin Jenin Youth Local Council election

Elections were held for the formation of the local youth council in Jenin where fifteen young men and women, including seven females and eight males, won. They are: Qassam Al Mustafa, Mohammad Ghazzal, Montaser Steti, Iman Zakarneh, Ahmad Abu Sroor, Sarah Abu Al Rub, Raneen Hassan, Saba Zughaibi, Abdullah Abu Naussah, Dania Abu Lubda, Mohammad Steti, Niveen Shream, Dalia Zakarneh, Firas Hassan and Saeed Jarrar more
 

The European Union and Sharek Youth Forum hold 3.5 kilometer cross country run in Jericho!

25/04/2012. Sharek Youth Forum, Jericho
The EU and Sharek Youth Forum is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 3.5 KM cross country run in Jericho City. The race saw over 140 participants, aged between 14 and 16 years old, from over 10 schools complete the race, many of whom were competing in their first ever long distance run. more
 

Sharek launches 'Tour de Jordan Valley’ event - as part of the 'Visit Jordan Valley’ Campaign.
Day marred by Israeli Army restriction and aggression.
Jericho, Sharek Youth Forum 14/4/2012

As part of the 'Visit Jordan Valley’ campaign Sharek Youth Forum launched the 'Tour de Jordan Valley’. Over 300 participants turned up to ride bikes along a 14 kilometre stretch visiting a number of Palestinian villages along the way. Participants included; the Mayor of Jericho, members of the Jericho Municipality, international NGO and consulate representatives, members of the Ministry of Tourism, and teachers at Al-Quds Open University. more
 

An-Najah National University and Sharek Youth Forum sign a memorandum of understanding for the training and preparation of young people for the labour market.

Nablus, Sharek Youth Forum, 15/04/2012: Sharek Youth Forum and An-Najah National University today signed in to effect a memorandum of understanding for the preparation of young people for the labour market through training and career guidance services offered by Sharek’s economic empowerment program, Step Forward, with the aim of reducing unemployment in Palestinian society, particularly among young people.more
 

Sharek Youth Forum Launches 'Sharek Radio’.

“Sharek has given me a tool to express myself, the ability to successfully voice my own opinions, or listen to those of my peers. This is an excellent initiative” Samer Betawi, Sharek Volunteer.
Sharek Youth Forum is pleased to announce the launch of its new radio station 'sharekradio.net’. Sharek Radio was launched in the presence of Palestinian Minister of Culture, more
 

In the presence of youth, journalists, representatives from the NGOs, the private sector and donor institutions, Sharek Youth Forum called the Palestinian government, civil society organisations, donors and the Palestinian private sector for the implementation of the Youth Employment Action Plan in Ramallah.

January 8, 2012, Ramallah - Sharek Youth Forum instigated the process of the development of a comprehensive action plan to address the challenges of youth economic participation. The five core problems identified in the youth employment action plan are: poor economic performance, gender inequality, exclusion from entrepreneurial opportunity, more

Election of the first Youth Shadow Local Council in the town of Beit Omar

Beit Omar has experienced its first ever election for the Youth Shadow Local Council (YSLC). A total of 160 young people participated in this election. Of the 20 young candidates who ran for a position on the council, 13 were elected. more

at the National Festival Honoring Palestinian Volunteers “Ounah 2011”
Fayyad announces the launch of Haidar Abdelshafi’s annual award for voluntary work
The recognition of 15 Palestinian volunteers contributing to development, and
presenting a living model of creativity and innovation.

ounah 2011

Nablus, December 11, 2011- In cooperation with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV), the National Committee for Honoring Palestinian Volunteers celebrated the contribution of Palestinian volunteers in the presence of H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad, the Mayor of Nablus Hajj Adli Yaish, the Governor of Nablus Jibreel Al Bakri and the President of Al Najah National University Dr. Rami Al Hamdallah in addition to a large representation from the civil society. Fifteen committed, innovative individuals from the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem were recognized. more
 

Sharek offers Bridges Enrichment Training: Learning through play and fun activities

November 26 2011 - Over thirty Bridges volunteers and coordinators from across the West Bank attended a training session on Educational Games at Sharek in Ramallah. The training was aimed at volunteer instructors who offer activities in second languages and math, although it was open to all interested individuals, more

Sharek Youth Forum has published our latest Newsletter describing the recent events and activities of Sharek, it is available both in Arabic and in English. The newsletter includes information on the progress of the Youth Shadow Local Councils, the recent closure of its offices in Gaza, current projects, as well as many others.to see the news letter click here

The needs of the Palestinian Labour Market, with regards to recent Graduates

All sectors of the Palestinian economy have acknowledged the current gap between the educational aims of universities and the needs of the economy, a gap characterised by reliance on academic courses and underdevelopment of vocational training programmes.event called to address these concerns, with the aim of highlighting the subject of the employability of recent graduates, and advocating increased vocational training and use of internships among recent graduates and current students. At the event recent statistics on the Palestinian labour market were presented, and the need to concentrate on youth training, more

Sharek Youth Forum to take legal action against the deposed Government in Gaza

Due to the continued oppression it has faced since the closure of its headquarters in Gaza, Sharek Youth Forum has taken legal action against the deposed government in Gaza. This oppression resulted from the legal violations committed by deposed government which ultimately lead to the closure of Sharek Youth Forum in Gaza, and subsequent total dissolution and liquidation of all its assets. more

Don’t Give UP the September Bid
10/08/2011 – Ramallah, Palestine
Palestinian youth launch the “Don’t Give the UP September Bid” campaign.

In conjunction with Sharek Youth Forum, Palestinian youth from both Palestine and the Diaspora, launched the “Don’t Give Up the September Bid” campaign. This campaign was initiated to support efforts for the recognition of an independent Palestinian state by the United Nations. The youth of Palestine unequivocally support the efforts to achieve the recognition of a Palestinian State in September. They affirmed that the right to self-determination is a long and complex struggle which starts with the recognition of the state and only ends when the Palestinian people obtain independence, freedom and rights. more
 

 In cooperation with the International Youth Foundation
Sharek Youth Forum implements “Start Job: National Recruitment Days” project for new graduates in six governorates in the West Bank

Ramallah – Sharek Youth Forum – 3 August 2011. Within the Youth Entrepreneurship Development (YED) Program, Sharek Youth Forum, in cooperation with the International Youth Foundation (IYF), and funded by the USAID is implementing their “Start Job: National Recruitment Days” project. This project will be conducted throughout six governorates in the West Bank. A number of Palestinian Universities will assist the administration of the project. . more

 In cooperation with Kufr Na’meh Village Council
Sharek Youth Forum and the UNDP celebrate the opening of Kufr Na’meh Educational Environmental Garden

Ramallah – Kufr Na’meh – Sharek Youth Forum- 26 July 2011:
Sharek Youth Forum and the UNDP, in cooperation with Kufr Na’meh Village Council, celebrated the opening of the Educational Environmental Garden in Kufr Na’meh. The garden extends over 5000 square meters and includes a number of plots each of which contain indigenous plant species, more 

Unjust Closure of Sharek’s offices in Gaza
20/07/2011 – Ramallah, Palestine

Sharek Youth Forum is gravely concerned about the recent decision by the Gazan authorities to close all its offices throughout the Gaza Strip.
On 30 November 2010, Sharek Youth Forum’s Gaza Headquarters was raided by local police and told to cease all work carried out within all of Sharek’s centers across Gaza with immediate effect. more

 PCHR Calls for the Annulment of Gaza Interior Minister's Decision to Dissolve Sharek Youth Forum in Gaza

The Palestinian center for Human Rights (PCHR) is gravely concerned over the Gaza government Interior and National Security Minister's decision to dissolve Sharek Youth Forum in violation of the Palestinian Basic Law and the Charitable Associations and Community Organizations Law No. 1/2000. more

 Joint Press Release: Al Mezan and Al Dameer Call on the Minister of Interior to Reconsider His Decision Dissolving Sharek Forum Youth

On 12 July 2011, the Palestinian Minister of Interior (MoI) for the Gaza Government issued a decision to dissolve the Sharek Youth Forum offices in the Gaza Strip. According to the Minister’s decision, the Forum was closed because “it did not obtain the necessary licenses from the Ministry of Interior in Gaza and, according to the investigations conducted by the Office of the Attorney General, the Forum violates order and public morals.” (Unofficial translation by Al Mezan) In his decision the MoI relied on the Palestinian Charitable Associations and Community Organization Law No. 1 of 2001and its implementing regulations; issued in 2003 by the Council of Ministers. He also relied on the Forum’s bylaws, particularly Article 43.more

Due to Increase in Unemployment Rates among the Palestinian Youth
Sharek Youth Forum and ILO launch a program for promoting females opportunities to enter labor market

Ramallah 13 July 2011 – Sharek Youth Forum and the International Labor Organization (ILO) launched a program for enhancing labour market prospects for young girls and women. This program aims at training 60 young females on life skills including leadership, communications and advanced skills in preparing curriculum vitae (CV) and how to be prepared for an interview in addition to the international Computer Driving License Program. more

Sharek Youth forum’s first ever sports camp begins!
Sports for Young Palestinians

Jawad Assi, program supervisor: “Sharek Youth Forum has put together a Sports Camp for young boys and girls aged 7-14, which will take place from 6-20 July in Ramallah. The children will be involved in various sports such as football, basketball, volleyball and other strength-building activities. During the camp, excursions will take place and there will also be a health education program. This camp has been possible through the generous endorsement of the UNDP.” more