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<p>The following Israeli and Palestinian non-governmental organisations and projects
are funded from the bilateral programme budget during the current financial year (2016/17).
These are projected spend figures so are subject to change.</p><p>- Burj Alluqluq
Centre Society - This project aims to prevent conflict through the creation of extra-curricular
programmes that enable youth to have alternatives to being on the street, reducing
the likelihood of violence and countering extremism in the most marginalised areas
in Occupied East Jerusalem. Through academic and leadership training, this project
will improve employment prospects and build the skills of vulnerable youth. - £49,324</p><p>-
El Hakawati - Promoting stability in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs),
and preserving the cultural and physical viability of the two-state solution. Supporting
the preservation of Palestinian identity and culture in Occupied East Jerusalem. -
£10,000</p><p>- Sharek Youth Forum - Promoting democratic engagement and good governance
in West Bank by building capacity of politically-engaged youth leaders from different
political and geographical backgrounds to advocate and engage politically with Palestinian
Authority. - £48,000</p><p>- Nawa for Culture and Arts Association - Tackling the
risk of extremism and countering those seeking to radicalize youth in Gaza by providing
alternative extra-curricular opportunities. Supporting the human rights of vulnerable
and at-risk children in an area of Gaza. - £9,400</p><p>-Palestinian Marine Navigators
Association - Reducing the risk of conflict and encouraging greater stability with
Israeli naval forces by providing equipment and training to vulnerable fishermen in
Gaza Strip contributing to the safety and economic prosperity of Gazan fishermen.
- £19,500</p><p>- Society for the Care of Disabled Families (SOCADIF) -Promoting stability
in OPTs, and physical viability of the two-state solution. Building on UK leadership
by providing vocational/professional training to disabled women in Rafah, supporting
their human rights and economic viability. - £9,000.</p>
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