A.M. Qattan Foundation

Culture and education

Ramallah, with a centre in Gaza

An independent developmental organisation working in culture and education, with a focus on children, teachers, and emerging artists.

AlNayzak Organisation

STEM talent and innovation labs

Ramallah, with labs in Nablus, Hebron, Jerusalem and Gaza

A non-profit that seeks out young Palestinian talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and gives it somewhere to grow.

Al Quds University

Higher education and science museums

Abu Dis, with campuses in Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah, Beit Hanina and Al-Bireh

A Palestinian university whose interactive science and mathematics museums open university-level science to schools and families.

Al Raja Organization

Creative education and teacher support

Jerusalem

Works inside schools to build creative teaching practice, keep students enrolled, and raise attainment.

AlElieh for Science, Environment and Art

Science, environment and the arts

Beit Hanina, Jerusalem

A knowledge-based artistic space where science, art and the environment are learned together rather than separately.

East Jerusalem Young Men’s Christian Association (EJ-YMCA)

Rehabilitation, disability inclusion and youth

Beit Sahour, with field teams across the West Bank and East Jerusalem

Began in 1989 as a volunteer rehabilitation effort; now works across the West Bank and East Jerusalem with young people with disabilities.

Engineering for Kids

Hands-on engineering for ages 4–16

Ramallah and Al-Bireh

Brings engineering to children aged four to sixteen through building, designing and taking things apart.

MENACatalyst Foundation

Entrepreneurship and diaspora networks

Ramallah

Connects Palestinian diaspora expertise with local talent to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem that lasts.

Partners for Sustainable Development

Youth skills, ICT and entrepreneurship

West Bank and Gaza

Founded in 2009 to give Palestinian youth the skills a demanding century asks for — coding, enterprise, and a voice in their communities.