Panorama- Center for the Dissemination of Democracy & Community Development

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
97222959618
Telephone (other)
97222959623
Fax
97222981824
E-Mail
panorama@panoramacenter.org
Website
http://www.panoramacenter.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1991
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Since its inception in 1991, Panorama Center has been focusing exclusively on democracy dissemination, community development, training and capacity building, networking and institutional development for community based organizations, research and promotion of youth leadership and activities, among many other areas of interest. Through the 5 offices the center operates, in the main three geographical Palestinian territories, Panorama does achieve its main objectives, and touches base with tens of thousands of beneficiaries and hundreds of organizations and institutions. Panorama has 23 full time staff in WB & GS and hundreds of volunteers. Our 2005 budget was around 1,300,000 USD that were allocated from European and American organizations. Panorama is coordinating for the Palestine Democracy Network and the Arab Democracy Network and is affiliated to several regional and international Forums.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to actively participate in community development and to raise public awareness on issues related to civil society in Palestine. Objectives: To participate in the development of Palestinian society, and to promote the notions of the civic society amongst Palestinians. To disseminate the norms of citizenship, accountability, transparency, and good governance. To work on strategic issues through think tanks and research. To build the human resource and institutional capacities of different sectors and organizations. To promote the advancement of women and support the acknowledgment of their independent identity. To network and coordinate with other organizations and groups interested in democracy and community development at the local, regional, and international level.

Main Projects / Activities

Training & capacity Building
Community Development
Democracy, civic education and Governance
Youth Development
Research & Studies
Think Tanks and Strategic Development
Policy Development
Dialogue

Contact (1) Full Name
Nancy Sadiq- Program Director
Head of the organisation
Riad malki- Director General