Palestinian Territories
- Democracy and community development
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Research
Mission:
As an NGO with experience of more than 28 years in the field, ARIJ continues to articulate its clear mission goals, which are understood by all the stakeholders. The objectives and implementation plans of ARIJ, developed jointly by senior management staff and other stakeholders, spring from these mission goals:
Promoting sustainable development in Palestine.
Promoting self-reliance of the Palestinian people through greater control over their natural resources.
Augmenting the local stock of scientific and technical knowledge.
Introducing and devising more efficient methods of utilization and conservation of resources, improved practices, and appropriate technology.
Promoting values of integrity, principles of transparency and systems of accountability in the various Palestinian sectors.
Promoting green technology through the use of alternative and renewable energy.
Objectives:
In order to meet its mission, ARIJ has developed the following objectives:
To effectively disseminate information and knowledge for Palestinian society.
To actively participate in the identification and understanding of community problems.
To identify and adapt appropriate technologies to the needs of communities and the society as a whole.
To achieve socio-economic development, by providing better access to food, and encouraging better management and utilization of land, water, and other natural resources.
To play an active role in the development of the human resources needed to adapt and use technology.
To create income-producing opportunities for the community through technology transfer and through teamwork between scientists in various institutions.
To catalyze coordination and cooperation between the various groups and institutions working in economic development, and to facilitate the creation of a multi-sector planning unit.
To address current governance challenges facing the Palestinian community by focusing on applying participatory, transparent and accountable, effective and equitable approaches to development.
To contribute in introducing and developing of green and environment friendly technology.
Main Projects / Activities:
Towards Social Inclusion in Community Development by Providing Platforms for Planning and Advocacy
A replicable model of affordable renewable energy for poor – communities in Bethlehem-Palestine
Enhancing Palestinian Local Authorities’ and communities’ contribution to governance and development process in Area C, as a precondition for more equitable, open and democratic society.
Promote wastewater treatment and reuse in the water scarce areas of the Middle East and North Africa through development and demonstration of innovative financial instruments and inclusive management plans
Towards Better Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Area C and Gaza Strip
Assessing the impediments before the Two-State Solution
Enhance and Build the Managerial, Administrative, Technical and Marketing Capacities of Five Targeted Producers' Associations in Tubas Governorate
Securing food for poor families through introducing friendly and sustainable agriculture techniques
Emergency Response to Promote Access to Adequate Sanitation, Safe Water and Best Knowledge on Hygiene Practices
Increasing the responsiveness of Palestinian national and local budgets to the needs of poor and marginalized citizens including women, while supporting autonomy and transparency in revenue generation
Introducing feasible and sustainable hydro-agriculture systems to benefit poor people in urban Palestinian areas
Enhance Access to Clean and Safe Drinking Water in Bethlehem, Beit Sahour, Beit Jala
Towards Inclusive and Just Cooperative Sector in the West Bank
Empowering beneficiaries to increase their resilience via agricultural / hydroponic / hybrid system livelihood activities