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Amwaj Association for Community Development

Amwaj Association for Community Development implements a range of projects and initiatives aimed at developing youth skills and enhancing their leadership and social capacities, with a focus on positive values that promote peace and community cohesion. These projects include specialized programs in several key areas: Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding: Training youth to identify the causes of conflict and manage them in constructive and peaceful ways. Conducting practical workshops to enhance skills in negotiation and positive dialogue among different parties. Community Dialogue: Organizing dialogue sessions that bring youth together with various community groups to discuss local and national issues. Teaching youth the art of listening and effective communication to foster mutual understanding and peaceful problem-solving. Nonviolent Conflict Resolution: Equipping participants with strategies to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence. Providing practical exercises simulating real-life situations to apply these skills effectively. Empowering Participants to Share Knowledge: Encouraging youth to become role models in their communities by transferring acquired skills to their peers. Developing participants’ capacity to train their colleagues and create a community support network capable of spreading a culture of peace and positive conflict resolution. These projects aim to empower youth to play an active role in building a cohesive society, capable of handling challenges and disputes in a peaceful and constructive manner, while promoting values of cooperation, solidarity, and mutual respect..

A visit to Al-Wafa Hospital for the Elderly

The Amwaj Association for Community Development and Improvement organized a humanitarian visit to Al-Wafa Hospital for the Elderly as part of its ongoing efforts to promote social solidarity and strengthen the values of compassion and care for senior citizens, who are an important and respected part of our community. This visit aimed to bring joy and happiness to the hearts of the elderly and to highlight the importance of supporting and caring for them. During the visit, a number of the association’s members distributed gifts to the elderly in a warm and friendly atmosphere filled with kindness and appreciation. The members also spent quality time with them, talking, listening to their stories, and learning about their life experiences, which added a heartfelt and meaningful touch to the visit. The members exchanged friendly conversations with the elderly in order to get closer to them and listen to their concerns and needs, reflecting the association’s strong commitment to humanitarian and social values. The elderly residents expressed their great happiness with this visit. Smiles were seen on their faces as they showed gratitude and affection toward the association’s members. They emphasized that such initiatives have a positive impact on their lives and make them feel valued and remembered by the community. For his part, the Director of Al-Wafa Hospital for the Elderly, Dr. Basman Al-Ashi, expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to the management and members of the Amwaj Association for this kind initiative, praising the important role the association plays in supporting different groups within society, especially senior citizens. He noted that this thoughtful gesture brought joy to the elderly and put smiles on their faces. This visit comes as part of a series of activities and initiatives carried out by the Amwaj Association for Community Development and Improvement to serve the community and strengthen humanitarian bonds among its members. The association continuously seeks to implement initiatives that promote respect and appreciation for the elderly and recognize their valuable role and experience in society..

Photos from the activities of the summer camp corners

As part of its efforts to enhance children’s skills and foster their creative and social development, Amwaj Association for Community Development organized a series of activities within the summer camp for children at Al-Salam Camp, under the title “A Smile for a Better Generation 2” and the distinctive slogan “Moons, .” The camp aimed to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children, away from the daily pressures of life, with a focus on developing educational, artistic, and cultural aspects. The camp included several activity corners, most notably: Arts and Painting Corner: Children had the opportunity to express themselves through drawing and coloring, helping to enhance their creative skills. Educational Games Corner: Included interactive and educational games aimed at promoting critical thinking, teamwork, and healthy competition. Storytelling and Cultural Corner: Children listened to educational and cultural stories to instill values of empathy, respect, and cooperation. Sports and Physical Activity Corner: Organized sports competitions and movement activities to improve physical fitness and encourage teamwork. Life Skills Workshop Corner: Included simple educational activities such as crafts, preparing light snacks, and developing social communication skills. The camp achieved great success in engaging children in various activities, increasing their self-awareness, and developing their skills in a comprehensive manner. This reinforces the association’s message that every child is a “moon, not just a number”, deserving attention and care in a supportive and safe environment..

Promoting active citizenship among youth in the Gaza Strip

The Amwaj Association for Community Development concluded its initiative, "Promoting Active Citizenship Among Youth in the Gaza Strip," funded by the General Union of Cultural Centers in the Gaza Strip (GUCC) and supported by the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), as part of the Cultural Incubators in the Gaza Strip project. The closing ceremony, organized by the Amwaj Association, took place on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, with approximately 130 attendees including students, staff from Al-Azhar University, and representatives from various civil society organizations. At the beginning of the ceremony, Nevin Abu Karsh and Marouj Al-Jarou, the initiative's coordinators, welcomed the attendees and presented an overview of the initiative's activities, which included a series of performances of the play "The Strangers," highlighting....

Distribution of aid to affected families in Al-Salam (Amwaj) camp, northern Gaza Strip,

Amwaj Association for Community Development and Improvement, in partnership with Gaza Group for Culture and Development Association, carried out a humanitarian activity that involved distributing blankets to affected families in Al-Salam Camp, north of the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to support the most needy families and alleviate their suffering amid the difficult humanitarian and economic conditions that residents of the area are experiencing. This activity was implemented after identifying the needs of a large number of families suffering from harsh living conditions, especially with the drop in temperatures and the lack of basic materials that help them withstand the winter cold. The initiative targeted the affected and most vulnerable families, including those living in simple homes or lacking basic living necessities. Field teams and volunteers from both associations worked on preparing the blankets and organizing the distribution process in an orderly manner to ensure that the aid reached its rightful recipients according to clear criteria based on the social and humanitarian status of the beneficiary families. Coordination was also made with local authorities and community committees within the camp to identify the families most in need. The organizers of the activity confirmed that this initiativeFor the most in need. The organizers of the activity confirmed that this initiative comes as part of a series of humanitarian and relief activities aimed at strengthening the resilience of the local community and providing support to affected families, especially in areas suffering from difficult living conditions. The two associations also expressed their appreciation for the joint efforts and cooperative work that contributed to the implementation of this humanitarian activity and reaching the families in need..

Providing safe and clean drinking water for the displaced

As part of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of displaced and vulnerable families in the Gaza Strip, Amwaj Association for Community Development has implemented a project aimed at providing safe and clean drinking water for the residents of Al-Salam Camp, especially displaced and poor families. The residents of Al-Salam Camp face a continuous shortage of potable water due to difficult living conditions, which leads to health risks such as waterborne diseases, including diarrhea and skin infections. Therefore, the association’s initiative aims to ensure that families have access to clean and safe water for drinking and daily use. The project included the following measures: Distribution of sterilized, safe drinking water to displaced families, focusing on the most vulnerable households. Provision of water tanks and safe storage equipment to ensure that water remains clean and uncontaminated. Health awareness campaigns about the importance of drinking clean water and safe methods of storage and use. Coordination with local partners to ensure the continuous supply of water and regular monitoring of its quality. This initiative aims to protect the health of displaced families and improve their living conditions, reflecting Amwaj Association’s commitment to supporting the local community and enhancing life in the camps, especially under emergency humanitarian circumstances..

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Mission

Empowering local communities through comprehensive and sustainable development programs that focus on education, health, and economic empowerment, while preserving human dignity and enhancing capabilities..

Vision

A cohesive and prosperous society in which every individual has equal opportunities for growth and development, free from poverty and ignorance, capable of building a sustainable future for generations to come.

Values

Transparency and integrity in all our work, mutual respect and cooperation, continuous innovation and development, social responsibility, and commitment to serving the community.