In February 2023, an inspiring journey began in Al Ma'sarah town, Bethlehem. Mohammad, a hardworking farmer supporting a family of six, found himself at decisive moment. With his sole income source tied to agriculture, he faced financial challenges. That year, [...]

Meet Mr. Ali, a resilient 51-year-old resident of Al Ma'sarah in Bethlehem Governorate. As the sole provider for his family of four children, he turns to agriculture as the cornerstone of their livelihood. In the third phase of the project [...]

In the heart of Um Salamona, situated in Bethlehem governorate, a remarkable story of resilience and determination unfolds. Meet Hayan, a dedicated family man who transformed his life from being an employee to a thriving agricultural entrepreneur, proving that with [...]

Meet Mr. Thiyab, a 42-year-old resident of Al-Auja in Jericho Governorate. He is the sole provider for his family of seven, most of whom are children. Mr. Thiyab  used to work as a laborer in his brother's farm, earning a [...]

Huda Al Takatka spends up to four hours a day tending her wicking garden near the town of Beit Fajjar, West Bank, Palestine. “It doesn’t really need that much time,” she says, beaming her infectious smile. “I just like [...]

Environmental and Climate Justice Programme in Palestine (ECJP)In a time where temperatures rise, droughts recur, and rainfall declines across the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), the Israeli Occupation’s colonial practices and systematic violence exacerbate Al Jab’a village’s vulnerability to climate change [...]

Mariam spots a bright smile, as she is looking at her garden, which is located in Al-Ma’sarah, Bethlehem. Ms. Mariam is unmarried, 51 years old, and selected as one of the project beneficiaries through the UPA & ARIJ support. [...]

In a small garden riches with its seasonal food crops and vegetables, a young man with his family members are enjoying the harvest of their planted vegetables and the taste of them, whether as fresh or cooked food. Mr. [...]

Starting from scratch, faced with difficult living conditions and lack of opportunities, Mrs. Tahani, a widow aged 50 from Deir Al-Ghosun, Tulkarm and her family started beekeeping as one of the beneficiaries of the project. She suffers from chronic [...]

On September 21, 2022, ARIJ hosted an agricultural hackathon to begin the process of creating a Palestinian product marketing hub, a main objective of its “Support the economy of the Palestinian agricultural and rural cooperatives led by women and [...]