Background
Palestine, as a developing country , suffers from an
occupation that hinders its process to progress. Unlike other countries which
gained their independence in the 19th century, Palestine suffers a systematic and continuous
series of destruction conducted by the occupation forces. Al Nakba in
1948, Al Naksa in 1967, and the constant
Zionist aggression, continue to undermine the chances of building a sustainable
and self- determined
Palestinian society and state.In response to all these factors and in spite of
the current restricting and constraining circumstances which the Palestinian
society has to face, Al Ofoq aims to give a perspective to Palestinian youth
which represent approximately 70%, (40% ages less than 15 years old and 30%
ages 15 to 29).
Al Ofoq is a non-governmental and non-profit organization, it
was founded on May 2012, in Ramallah, Palestine. Al Ofoq emerged to create a
collective consciousness of youth about
Palestinian cause at all its levels. Moreover, Al Ofoq considers
community and youth issues, as a basic priority to recruit and support the
general national concern. Al Ofoq Foundation works on youth development by its
core projects : Awareness Project,
Empowerment Project, and Participation Project.
Al Ofoq envisions a generation of youth that is Aware of its
reality, Able to face obstacles and fulfill its responsibilities, and a
positive Participant in society.
Al Ofoq places youth as a focal point of the process of
development, therefore it develops and implements programs and projects which nurture and adopte youth initiatives, and assists in networking
amongst youth themselves and with other social sectors.
In order to guarantee constant interaction with the youth, Al
Ofoq regularly carries out various workshops, conferences, publications, polls
and surveys, contests, festivals, youth camps, scientific coursesand voluntary
activities.
"We
have the past here, and we have the voice of the first life, and we have the present, the present, and the future" Mahmoud Darwish
Vision
An enabling environment for an aware capable and participating Palestinian youth.
Mission
Al Ofoq seeks to contribute in the creation of a generation
which is aware of its own reality and of the importance of its role to bring
forth positive change; empowered to fulfill its responsibilities and a
positive and active participation in the
social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of life. Al Ofoq develops and
implements programs and projects.
which encourage
and adopte youth
initiatives, and facilitate networking amongst youth them selves and other social sectors. This aim to ensure a more prosperous
future for youth generation, to
promote youth awareness and to
reconstruct a Palestinian society that is able to cope with the burden of the present and the future.
Goals and Objectives
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Promoting the
culture and values of citizenship and civil society.
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Raising awareness of the
concepts of democracy, human rights, and principles of good governance.
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Promote the concepts of
dialogue and acceptance of others.
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Enhance the status and
role of Palestinian youth.
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Raise youth’s
awareness of the importance and necessity of voluntary work.
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Seeking to provide a
legal framework to protect the rights of youth and their interests and aspirations.
