Origin and Establishment
The organization “Palestinian Student Support” was established in 2013 with the aim of encouraging and empowering Palestinian youth to identify their strengths and use them positively within society. The organization seeks to provide marginalized youth with better life opportunities through leadership and creative resources that enable them to create better opportunities for themselves, their peers, and their communities.
Basic Information
Country: Palestine
Year of Establishment: 2013
Number of Beneficiaries: 625 trainees benefited from training courses. In addition, 440 university students and more than 3,000 school students benefited from the “From Student to Student” program. A total of 55 students benefited from the Isnad Scholarship Fund, and 240 students and 80 community institutions benefited from the “A Volunteer Can” program.
Implemented Projects
1. From Student to Student Program
- Started in 2007
- Provides scholarships to financially disadvantaged university students
- In exchange for volunteering to tutor school students to improve their academic performance
2. Success in a Changing World Program
- Started in 2015
- A self-empowerment and educational program
- Aims to enhance youth self-confidence and help them build community initiatives
3. Isnad Scholarship Fund
- Started in 2016
- Collects donations from individuals and companies
- Provides scholarships for university students
4. A Volunteer Can Program
- Started in 2016
- Targets university students and recent graduates
- Encourages volunteering and increases employment opportunities