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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 […]
Palestine: Training Programme for University Academic Staff Continues
The training programme “Promoting Innovative Educational Methodologies in Higher Education Institutions in Palestine” continued with activities held on 7 and 8 July for academic staff from three universities in the Bethlehem Governorate: Bethlehem University, Dar Al-Kalima University, and Palestine Ahliya University. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher […]
Delivery of Assistive Devices and Mobility Aids for Persons with Disabilities and Older People
Ramallah, 1 July 2026 A handover ceremony for assistive devices and mobility aids for persons with disabilities and older people took place yesterday in Ramallah under the PADIS – Strengthening the Rights of Persons with Disabilities project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented in cooperation with the Palestinian Ministry of […]
EU-Gaza Private Sector Dialogue Platform: Launch Meeting Held in Cairo
The launch meeting of the EU-Gaza Private Sector Dialogue Platform took place at the European Union Delegation in Cairo, bringing together representatives of the European Union, several EU Member States, the Palestinian private sector, international financial institutions, and international organizations engaged in recovery and reconstruction efforts. AICS Jerusalem also participated in the meeting as part […]
Bando Affidato OSC
L’Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (AICS) – Sede di Gerusalemme informa dell’avvio di una procedura comparativa pubblica per l’affidamento dell’iniziativa: “Intervento multidisciplinare a sostegno della parità di genere in Palestina” (AID 012708/01/3). La procedura è rivolta ai soggetti in possesso dei requisiti previsti dalla documentazione di gara. Termine per la presentazione delle domande: […]
At An-Najah University, an Awareness-Raising Initiative on Human Rights, Gender Equality, and Digital Safety
19 May – An awareness-raising initiative entitled “Human Rights and Gender: Towards a Safe and Responsible Digital University Environment” was held at the campus of An-Najah National University in Nablus. The event was organized within the framework of the Human Rights and Gender course established through the AMAL – Human Rights and Gender Equality project, […]
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 […]