Progetti
Italian Cooperation Supports the Opening of the New Breast Cancer Early Detection Center in Dura
Dura, 5 August 2026 – The new Breast Cancer Early Detection Center was inaugurated at the Dura Governmental Hospital, in the Hebron Governorate. The Center was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the support of the Italian Cooperation and in collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The initiative contributes to strengthening cancer […]
Palestine: Three Initiatives Launched to Promote Gender Equality and the Participation of Women and Youth
On 29 July, in Bethlehem, three activities funded under the initiative “Promoting Gender-Responsive Actions in Palestine – Integrating Women in the Culture and Creativity Industry”, financed by the European Union Delegation to Jerusalem, were officially presented. The first activity, “No Masters / بلا سادة”, is promoted by Al-Quds Bard College of Arts & Sciences / […]
Field visit to Tamoun to promote the exchange of best practices among agricultural cooperatives
Tamoun (Tubas), July 2026 – A field visit was held in Tamoun, Tubas Governorate, as part of the COOPER-IDEA project, implemented by WeWorld and funded by the Italian Cooperation through the “Be the Impact” programme. The visit brought together staff from AICS Jerusalem, WeWorld, the Economic and Social Development Center (ESDC), and representatives from seven […]
Launch of the Her Narrative Project
19 May 2026 – The launch event of the project “Her Narrative: Young Women Lead in Palestinian Media and Creative Industries” took place at TechnoPark in Birzeit. The project is designed and implemented by the Filastiniyat Association in partnership with Al-Nasher and the Arab American University. The initiative is part of the project “Promoting Gender-Responsive […]
Green Dheisheh: Concrete Results for More Efficient and Sustainable Waste Management
Bethlehem – The “Green Dheisheh” project, promoted by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) within the framework of delegated cooperation with the European Union, in partnership with CESVI Foundation, has concluded with concrete and encouraging results. The initiative aimed to improve solid waste management in the Dheisheh refugee camp and surrounding areas. The results […]
Beyond Health: Event Dedicated to Health, Inclusion, and Support for the Most Vulnerable Communities
29 April 2026 – Huwwara Municipality hosted the presentation event of the results of the Beyond Health project, an initiative funded by the Italian Cooperation and implemented by AVSI, in partnership with Medical Aid for Palestinians, Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation, and the Art to Heart Foundation. The project operates in the Nablus Governorate, in […]
Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Teaching: Launch of the Training Program for Palestinian Universities
This morning marked the inauguration of the training workshop titled “Promoting Innovative Educational Methodologies in Higher Education Institutions in Palestine,” aimed at academic staff from Palestinian universities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the National Authority for Accreditation, Quality and Standards of Higher Education Institutions. The initiative is part of […]
ILO and Al-Quds University pledge to empower Palestinian youth through innovative cooperative models
This initiative, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in the context of the Programme “Be the Impact”, is a key component of the Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT) that aims to promote innovation, foster employment and strengthen socio-economic resilience in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
Bethlehem’s Green City Initiative: Volunteers Unite for a Cleaner, Greener Future
“This initiative is vital for raising awareness among younger generations about the importance of sustainable cities, environmental responsibility, and the need for collective action to keep our communities clean and green” said Marco Verber from the Solid Waste Management Department at AICS. He participated in the cleaning and planting event alongside Lorenzo Bellini. As part […]
Empowering Palestinian Women Through Traditional Embroidery
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable development and empowerment, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is delighted to highlight the successful unveiling of a vibrant exhibition of handcrafted embroidery created by beneficiaries of the Ayadi project.