Youth planting trees at the newly renovated Unlimited Friends Association community and educational center in Gaza.
Treating patients at St. John’s Eye Hospital, a member of the East Jerusalem Hospital Network (EJHN) supported by USAID.
Amal and her family finally connected to water networks in Beit Hanoun, Gaza.
Suzan of the Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisan organization holding one of their products.

West Bank and Gaza

In the West Bank and Gaza, USAID empowers Palestinians to build thriving communities, promote inclusive development and advance a two-state solution. USAID assistance aims to increase stability and improve lives by working within local communities to increase economic opportunity and access to basic services, promote effective governance, empower youth, and provide humanitarian relief. Additionally, USAID strives to build trust, mutual understanding, and respect by advancing cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians through its peacebuilding initiatives. USAID’s assistance helps build a freer, more prosperous, and more secure region, benefiting Palestinians, Israelis, and Americans.

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Palestinian Youth - Future Leaders and Partners in Development

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Youth are community leaders and USAID is partnering with them to develop their communities. Youth represent 30% of Palestinian society. They also have the highest rates of unemployment. To counter this, USAID promotes economic empowerment and entrepreneurship by increasing employability and offering skills training directly related to job opportunities. USAID is proud to support Palestinian youth leaders working to empower other youth, and to address and advocate for core issues that impact their communities. Below are stories of some amazing Palestinian youth who are taking the lead and making an impact.

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Revitalizing an Ancient City

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Mission Director Amy Tohill-Stull meets with the Jericho Mayor Abdel Kareem Sider and local representatives to hear the details about USAID’s Jericho Wastewater project.

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In Jericho, a place rich in history as the world's oldest city, residents face health risks due to an insufficient wastewater network. USAID extends sanitation access to Jericho residents. “This project is the fruit of a longstanding partnership between USAID & the Jericho Municipality,” shares MD Amy Tohill-Stull.

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Amy Tohill-Stull, Mission Director
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US Agency for International Development
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18 Agron Rd., Jerusalem / 71 Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv
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63903
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Israel
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+972-3-5114848
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+972-3-5114888
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wbgpro@usaid.gov
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West Bank and Gaza Desk, Desk Officer
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1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
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20523
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wbgdesk@usaid.gov

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