Karkafa street
Bethlehem
Palestinian Territories
- Media
“Ma’an” is a non-profit media organization founded in 2004 with the aim of strengthening independent media in Palestine, establishing relationships between local, regional and international media as well as promoting freedom of speech and pluralism in media coverage as pivotal elements for promoting the concept of democracy and human rights.
It has 50 total staff in all around Palestinian Territories, with approximately local 15 partners. Ma’an has two concrete projects; the satellite channel and the news agency that can regenerate self-income. Other than several small project through partners and implemented through those tools.
The main resources of funding are EU, UNDP, and local business partners. And it worth mentioning “Save the children” is the main partner involved in the organization's projects/activities since 2010, and “Search for Common Ground” used to be a main partner since 2005, and stopped working in 2022.
Mission:
Contributing to strengthening the independent, neutral Palestinian media, establishing links between local, regional, and international media, and promoting freedom of expression and media pluralism as basic requirements for strengthening democracy and human rights in Palestine, far from submitting to any political or commercial pressures, or any foreign or foreign or personal interests, by providing distinguished programs and projects in the Palestinian media field, supported by programs of good governance, community accountability, and volunteerism, and by relying on building effective partnerships locally, regionally, and internationally, enhancing sustainable resources, and applying the highest standards of governance in institutional work, to meet the needs and priorities of all Palestinians.
Objectives:
- Sharing news and updates at all levels in a professional, impartial and transparent manner.
- Coordination, networking and partnership with all media and human rights bodies at all local, national, regional and international levels.
- Promoting civil and community participation and social accountability in all life affairs and for all societal groups, especially youth, women and children.
- Production and publishing of documentaries and media films.
• TV shows:
- Analytical tv program “behind the news” discusses the most prominent issues in the past 24 hours on the Palestinian scene.
- News program covers all news and field updates.
- “Citizen talk”: daily show discusses one issue each day.
- “Tea cup”: Accountability show with decision makers.
- “Science theatre”: topics related to science and technology.
- “Let’s talk childhood”: discusses issues related to children.
- “With people”: religious tv show
- “Half on half”: A sarcastic show
- “A decent life”: A program that reflects the reality of women in general in all sectors to present their reality, needs and requirements to pass the reality and raise community awareness of the image of women in Palestinian society.
- “Dream’s corner”: Takes success stories about Palestinian women.
- " Judiciary Studio:" discusses judicial issues in Palestine.
- “My life”: weekly program from Gaza.
• News and reports.
• News Agency that has 20 different windows.
Having assumed a major position in the field of independent journalism in Palestine, “Ma’an” Agency sets its sights on continuing to serve the Palestinian and international community and expanding its vision of influencing policies to create a better future for the Palestinians.