- Environment/Sustainable development
Al-Karma is a Palestinian non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2004 under registration number Bl-466-CU at Al-khass village in Eastern Rural of Bethlehem, Palestine the birthplace of Jesus, located 10 Km to the south of Jerusalem.
Al-Karma was created to establish a bridge and platform for Women and Youth in the rural area of Bethlehem. It emerged as a result of an active youth group in East Rural of Bethlehem who decided to help their marginalized area and people. Majority of youth and Women in Bethlehem lives in the rural area of Bethlehem from here Al-Karma was established to serve as a cultural and Educational platform.
Our Aim:
1) Increase Youth and Women active participation
2) Reaching to the marginalized and neglected groups in the community
Our Objectives:
1) Create participatory techniques which allow to support and strengthen the local community and invest in their strength and resources to overcome the surrounding conditions
2) Provide the community with activities that allow them to understand and show cultural aspects related to identity and heritage
3) To reach to understanding and respect to other cultures and religions
4) Reaching to the maximum number of youth, children and women in rural communities
5) Developing the capacities and skills of youth, children and women
6) Encourage intercultural and inter-religious exchanges in the community
Objectives:-
1. Help farmers affected by the wall and settlements through land reclamation, plowing and cultivation.
2. Provide agricultural extension and awareness programs.
3. Build a network of relations with related organizations.
By giving a good quality of activities and be active in the local network activities.
To benefit from cooperation, Networking and more inter-cultural exchanges