Tamayyaz: Building a Generation That Excels

In Palestine, youth make up nearly a quarter of the population—yet many face staggering unemployment rates, especially in Gaza where youth unemployment exceeds 60%. For too long, education and the job market have spoken different languages, leaving talented graduates without real opportunities.

In 2012, Sharek Youth Forum decided to change that story.

Tamayyaz—Arabic for “to excel”—was born as a bold response to youth unemployment, aiming not just to prepare young people for jobs, but to prepare them for life. It reimagines what it means to be employable, turning students into changemakers, citizens, and innovators.

Over 12 years later, Tamayyaz stands as a national model of youth empowerment—connecting thousands of participants from the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza supported by the European Union and a wide network of public and private partners.

Tamayyaz isn’t just a program. It’s a movement—of resilience, creativity, and excellence.