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Our Work

Dou’ programmes are designed to empower youth and women, foster dialogue and civic engagement, and promote peace and security through innovative, community-driven initiatives. Our work is guided by the belief that inclusive participation and social cohesion are essential for a just and sustainable future in Palestine.
Dialogue, Mediation, and Civic Engagement
Objective:

Promoting inclusive dialogue, social cohesion, and democratic participation to strengthen civil and societal peace.

Key Activities:
  • National Identity and Social Cohesion Workshops: Addressing division and reinforcing a unified Palestinian identity.
  • Community-Based Mediation Initiatives: Facilitating local reconciliation and grassroots conflict resolution.
  • Civic Education and Leadership Training: Empowering youth and women with democratic governance skills.
  • Public Engagement Platforms: Organizing roundtables, podcasts, and town halls on key national and civic issues.
Economic Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship
Objective:

Enhancing economic resilience and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth and women to foster sustainable peace and social stability.

Key Activities:
  • Youth and Women Economic Leadership Programme: Building financial and business development skills.
  • Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Labs: Supporting creative solutions for economic and social challenges.
  • Employment Readiness and Digital Economy Training: Equipping youth with market-relevant skills in technology, business, and sustainable development.
  • Small Grants and Business Incubation for Peace Initiatives: Funding youth-led projects that support economic resilience and community development.
Environmental Resilience and Sustainability in Conflict Contexts
Objective:

Addressing the impact of conflict on the Palestinian environment and promoting sustainable development as a pillar of peace and security.

Key Activities:
  • Environmental Awareness and Advocacy: Educating communities on climate resilience and environmental protection.
  • Green Peacebuilding Initiatives: Supporting sustainable development as a foundation for long-term peace.
  • Post-Conflict Environmental Assessment Studies: Documenting the effects of war on Palestinian land, water, and air quality.
  • Youth-Led Climate Action Projects: Encouraging environmental activism among young Palestinians.
Media, Digital Advocacy, and Counter-Narratives
Objective:

Utilizing media and technology to amplify marginalized voices, counter misinformation, and support alternative narratives on Palestinian peace and security.

Key Activities:
  • Digital Peacebuilding and Storytelling: Producing content highlighting youth and women’s contributions to peace efforts.
  • Counter-Narratives and Fact-Checking Initiatives: Addressing disinformation and promoting evidence-based discourse.
  • Podcast and Documentary Production: Creating media focused on Palestinian identity, civic engagement, and grassroots peace initiatives.
  • Training in Digital Journalism and Media Literacy: Equipping youth and women with skills in media production and strategic communication.
Research, Policy, and Advocacy for Peace and Security
Objective:

Conducting evidence-based research and advocacy to influence policies that promote peace, security, and social justice.

Key Activities:
  • Policy Research on Peace and Conflict Resolution: Generating reports on youth and women’s roles in security frameworks.
  • Advocacy Campaigns on Human Rights and Democratic Reform: Promoting policy changes that support inclusive governance.
  • Conflict Mapping and Risk Assessment Studies: Analyzing the impact of political and security developments on Palestinian communities.
  • Networking and Coalition-Building with Regional and Global Peace Actors: Strengthening international partnerships for peace advocacy.
Youth and Women in Peace and Security
Objective:

Strengthening the role of youth and women as key actors in peacebuilding, mediation, and security frameworks.

Key Activities:
  • Young Mediators Programme: Training youth and women in conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation.
  • Community Dialogue Forums: Engaging youth and women in national and local peace dialogues.
  • Youth and Women Policy Advocacy: Supporting policy recommendations to enhance youth and women’s participation in peace processes.
  • International Exchange and Training: Providing exposure to global peace and security initiatives.