Palestinian Youth Union

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
+9722 298 13 13
Telephone (other)
+9722 298 13 14
Fax
+9722 295 78 10
E-Mail
PYU2002@HOTMAIL.COM
Mobile Phone
+972 599 36 22 94
Mobile Phone (other)
+972 599 67 22 06
Website
http://WWW.PYU-PAL.ORG
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Research
  8. Youth and education
General Information
1.Structure: General assembly …board of directors…projects committee …general director…programme director( development department , training unit, voluntary work unit, rural development unit , youth counselling unit) …administrative director ( PYU centres, branches)…financial director…. Full time 24 employees Part time 4 Volunteer 1 at HQ office 500 volunteers through West Bank involved in PYU activities 2. 420,695 EURO year 2005 3.EU,ECHO,CESVI,COSPE,FORD, SAVE THE CHILDREN ACSUR, EURO-MED YOUTH PROGRAMME , 4. The Union’s Projects: Summer Camps Volunteer Work Capacity building and training of NGO workers and Union volunteers Local and international networking program Development Department: Youth Union’s Centers: 5. partners: CESVI, ACSUR, COSPE,SOLIDARIDAD INTERNATIONAL,MDM LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. 6. Local Network Organizations Summer Camp Networking PINGO Local Organizations & Clubs Complementary and supportive coordination with the Palestinian Ministries. Board member at Youth Resource Center Board Member of Darna Youth Center Member of Youth Networking committee International Network Organization Euro Med Forum for Youth
Mission and Objectives

Our Mission:
Development of Palestinian youth abilities (males and females) so as to contribute to the building of the Palestinian society, through various constructive activities and programs.
Our Objectives:
? To emphasize the idea of volunteer work and its importance.
? To create youth cadres that are able to lead and manage youth organizations and be active member in building the society.
? To give meaningful depth to belonging, to preserving and protecting national heritage and historical sites.
? To exchange experience in the field of youth work, and networking and cooperation on the local, Arab, and international levels.

Main Projects / Activities

PYU implements programs in the following areas: rural development and agricultural support; promotion of human rights; promotion of women's rights and equal opportunities; development education activities, summer camps; capacity building of local institutions; youth exchange programs under the framework of the Euro Med program; delivering counseling (psychosocial support) in three areas of West Bank; cultural activities; voluntary work, and network with local and international organizations. and campaigns to arise public opinion on matters of : environmental protection, health risk protection; early marriage; olive picking campaigns.

Contact (1) Full Name
RIAD ATARI –ADMINISATRTIVE DIRECTOR
Head of the organisation
MUHARRAM BARGHOUTHI –GENERAL DIRECTOR
Contact (2) Full Name
ZARIFEH MALKI – PROGRAM DIRECTOR