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OFID grants a US$3,000,000 for reduction of deprivation in Palestine


The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) today approved a grant of US$3,000,000, under the umbrella of the Special Grant Account for Palestine in support of social development projects and services that are provided to the poorest and hardest hit Palestinian communities in the West Bank.
The crisis in Palestine has had a devastating effect on the economy and poverty levels. Despite the recent withdrawal of the occupation authorities from the Gaza Strip, the prevailing social and economic conditions in Palestine are not stabilized and conditions are not likely to improve very soon. These conditions have resulted in higher unemployment levels, loss of income, disruptions in domestic production and reduced domestic consumption.

In cooperation with the Arab Fund, AGFUND and Welfare Association, the OPEC Fund has selected 20 civil society organizations and projects that offer services with the ultimate goal of reduction of economic deprivation of Palestinians.

These organizations are among the national NGO's that are shouldering under strained conditions a substantial share of responsibility of the collapsing Palestinian society. Their need of financial support to continue serving the affected communities is urgent. They each provide a specialized service in education, health, rehabilitation and agriculture.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Beneficiary countries: The West Bank – Palestine
Project title: Reduction of Deprivation in Palestine
Phase I: The West Bank
Proposed grant: US$3,000,000

Proposed grant allocations: (Amounts in US$)

Organization
Sector
Budget
OPEC Fund contribution
1)
Union of Health Care Communities (UHCC) - Nablus
Health
674,000
200,000
2)
Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Right Center - Ramallah
Social
270,000
100,000
3)
HOPE –The Orthodox National Charitable Society - Bethlehem
Social
120,000
50,000
4)
Friends School of Ramallah
Education
882,000
200,000
5)
Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) - Jerusalem
Education
350,000
100,000
6)
Women's Association for Child Care – Beit Jala
Social
306,000
100,000
7)
The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music (ESNCM) - Jerusalem
Education
429,100
150,000
8)
AGFUND - Skills Training for Marginalized Youth in the West Bank
Education
460,000
100,000
9)
AGFUND - National Homework Centers – West Bank
Education
485,000
100,000
10)
AGFUND - Women Empowerment in underserved areas – West Bank
Education
425,000
100,000
11)
The Palestinian Agriculture Relief Committees (PARC) - Jerusalem
Agriculture
1,072,000
200,000
12)
Dar Al-Tifel Al-Arabi (D.T.A.) Institute - Jerusalem
Education
445,000
150,000
13)
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) - Jerusalem
Education
561,000
200,000
14)
Palestinian Farmers Union (PFU) - Jerusalem
Agriculture
250,000
100,000
15)
The Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation
Health
1,200,000
250,000
16)
Yabous Productions - Jerusalem
Social
660,000
200,000
17)
Rural Women's Development Society (RWDA) Jerusalem
Agriculture
265,000
100,000
18)
The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre for Disabled Children (JCDC)
Health
380,000
200,000
19)
Palestinian Economic Policy Research (MAS) - Jerusalem
Education
618,000
200,000
20)
World Links Arab Region (WLAR) – West Bank
Education
762,000
200,000
TOTAL 3,000,000

Grant administrator: The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development

Period of implementation: variable