From the Student Forum Foundation
The Student Forum Foundation is an independent, non-partisan Palestinian civil society organization established in 2004 in Bethlehem. It works to promote political and civic participation among Palestinian youth and students and to spread the culture of democratic life, human rights, rule of law, and good governance at the individual, institutional, and community levels through awareness campaigns, training, community organizing, advocacy, and youth exchange programs..
The Student Forum Foundation maintains strong relationships with a wide range of political parties, Palestinian universities, civil society institutions and networks, government bodies, and local governance sectors, enabling it to reach a broad spectrum of youth and students.
Vision
"A vibrant youth sector contributing to the development of a democratic Palestinian society through ongoing civic and political participation."“
Objectives
- Strengthen national identity and the culture of volunteerism among youth.
- Enhance youth civic participation in decision-making centers and policy-making at both local and national levels.
- Institutionalize community accountability in local governance institutions.
- Improve the skills of youth and university students to boost their competitiveness in the labor market.
- Develop the capacity of the Student Forum Foundation in good governance fields to ensure its sustainability and ability to fulfill its mission.
Values:
The Student Forum Institute highly values integrity, accountability, equality, democracy, tolerance, and a sense of belonging. It believes in diversity and difference, works against all forms of discrimination, and emphasizes the importance of implementing gender policies, in line with its commitment to international charters and agreements, particularly the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and all relevant international and Palestinian covenants.
Our Team and Board of Directors
Our Team:
– Hisham Saleh: Executive Director
– Mohammed Salah: Financial Manager
– Omar Awad: Public Relations Manager
– Sajida Dairiya: Accountant
– Malak Shaheen: Project Coordinator
– Sherihan Al-Atrash: Project Coordinator
Board of Directors:
– Ahmed Sukkar: Chairman of the Board
– Hassan Humaida: Vice President
– Donna Khair: Secretary
– Mohamed Salim Abdel Khaleel: Treasurer
– Lina Al-Qawasmeh: Member
– Marleen Hadwa: Member
– Hamza Abayat: Member
– Diyaab Mashaanah: Member
– Shorouq Al-Balbool: Member
Become a Volunteer
Make your mark… Register as a volunteer and be a voice for Palestinian youth.
Be part of the change! Register now as a volunteer with the Student Forum Foundation.
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