As the lead donor in the health sector in Palestine, the Italian Cooperation was requested to support the process of developing a national strategy for the implementation of palliative care. Within this framework, the Global Health Center, accompanied by AICS health expert, held a series of meetings with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Juzoor Association, […]

On December 10, AICS Jerusalem joins the celebration of International Human Rights Day, renewing its commitment to supporting the Palestinian population in a complex context marked by profound challenges. Through constant work alongside local authorities, civil society organizations, and the United Nations system, the Agency continues to promote rights, justice, equity, and equal opportunities. Within […]

Jericho, 24 November – AICS Jerusalem warmly welcomes the announcement by the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of the completion of the Administrative and Conservation Management Plan for the Tell es-Sultan (Ancient Jericho) World Heritage Site, an essential milestone in safeguarding one of the oldest archaeological sites in human history. The announcement was made […]

From 10 to 14 November, a delegation of eight professionals from the Bethlehem Psychiatric Hospital and the Bethlehem Community Mental Health Department carried out an exchange mission in Trieste as part of the RING programme – Integrated Strengthening of the Palestinian Health System, funded by the Italian Cooperation. During the visit, hosted by the Giuliano […]

Battir, 12 November 2025 – As part of the COOPER-IDEA initiative, implemented by WeWorld in collaboration with ESDC and Halieus under the Be the Impact project funded by the Italian Cooperation, a monitoring visit took place in Battir, Bethlehem Governorate, to visit some of the local entities supported through this intervention. COOPER-IDEA aims to increase […]

AICS Jerusalem staff recently took part in a training session on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), conducted by UNICEF. The session provided an important opportunity for staff to deepen their understanding of PSEA principles and the responsibilities that come with maintaining a safe and respectful work environment. Through interactive discussions and real-life case […]

Hebron, 15 October 2025 – The Italian Cooperation, in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Palestinian Ministry of Industry, launched the project “Developing an Energy-Sustainable Shoe Village in Hebron for the Decarbonization and Sustainable Development of the Footwear Value Chain.”  Funded by the Italian Cooperation with a total investment of […]

Azzeh Refugee Camp – Bethlehem: Last week, a monitoring visit was conducted for the project “Taawon Amal Tamkeen” (Collaboration, Hope, and Empowerment), implemented by the Rihannah Association and funded through local funds from the SIGEWE initiative – Support for the Institutionalization of Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Empowerment within the Palestinian National Policy Agenda 2017-2022 – […]

Dheisheh Camp – The Steering Committee of the European Union–funded, AICS-implemented project “Green Dheisheh: Improvement of Solid Waste Management in Dheisheh Camp and the Surrounding Area” met recently in Dheisheh Camp to assess progress and outline next steps.  AICS and CESVI, the implementing partner, presented updates on the key work packages, which include the implementation […]