Initiatives

Throughout the years, Sharek has implemented a variety of activities and projects. Although most of Sharek's activities have come to fall under one of its core programs, Sharek is from time to time, and in response to emerging needs, implementing additional initiatives and awareness campaigns. Moreover, as part of its commitment towards the Millennium Development Goals, Sharek organizes specific events or activities on the occasion of international days, such as those for youth, volunteers and poverty eradication.

Initiatives

English Unit Gaza Strip

In June 2005 Sharek established an English Unit in the Gaza Strip. It responds to the needs of graduates and other young people interested in improving their English language outside the formal education environment. The Unit runs two clubs; Sharek English Club (SEC) and Palestinian English Students Club (PESC). Besides regular club meetings, English and other language courses are also organized.

Esmek ya Bladi Competition (2006)

For the Esmek ya Bladi competition Sharek joined the Palestinian Social Committee in Abu Dhabi. It was the first time Palestinian people were encouraged to participate by submitting a creative piece of art, or digital art, about their thoughts of the word “Palestine” under the motto "Beloved is Our Nation". Sharek was hereby functioning as a focal point in Palestine. Sharek, in cooperation with its volunteers, promoted the competition in educational institutions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, advertised “Esmek ya Bladi” through radio and TV, distributed posters and organized some workshops and activities in schools about the competition. Sharek managed to reach out to many Palestinian artists and institutions and received a great amount of artistic contributions. At Sharek’s website a link was created to the Al-Bayyara website about “Esmek ya Bladi”.

Baladna Ahla activities (2006)

“Beautiful Cities” was implemented early 2006 over a very short period of time. The activities in Ramallah and Hebron even started in late December 2005. Enormous cleaning and painting activities were carried out by large groups of youth volunteers in 9 big cities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. After the efforts, the cities looked bright and beautiful again! Participating in Baladna Ahla gave volunteers a feeling of responsibility towards their country. Also, the volunteer work had provided them with an opportunity to meet new people and learn from each other’s experiences.