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We work to empower Palestinian youth to lead sustainable development in Palestine.

About us

The Social Developmental Forum (SDF)

is a youth-led non-governmental organization established in 2006 to serve as a civic model that adopts developmental vision through devoting digital and non-digital tools. SDF’s inclusive and participatory approach adheres to the optimal standards of Human Rights, the Rule of Law, and Civic Values. Youth are SDF’s core targeted group, aiming to promote their agency in driving change and sustainable development and to empower them to be national and regional role models. 

SDF’s vision

Empowering Palestinian youth’s agency in driving sustainable development in Palestine.

SDF’s mission

A non-governmental organization that aims to devote digital and non-digital resources and optimal Human Rights standards to foster youth agency in driving sustainable development in Palestine.

Strategic goals

  • Foster Palestinian youth’s civic and political participation.
  • Promote the economic prospects of the Palestinian youth.
  • Utilized digital tools to advance the digital capacities of non-governmental organizations.

SDF’s values

We adhere to a fundamental set of values that guide and boost our developmental mission. 

Transparency and accountability

Both values are deeply inherited in all operational aspects of SDF’s work. This applies to internal managerial and financial procedures as well as matters of partnership and cooperation with community and stakeholders.

Partnership

SDF adopts a solid approach of utilizing optimal collaboration, cooperation, and integration with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maintain a cooperative civic society.

Leadership and creativity

Aiming to serve as a national and regional role model, SDF’s approach entails createing safe spaces that encourage leadership and creativity to contribute to smart and efficient solutions to pressing community issues.

Democracy and Human Rights

Human Rights are fundamental of SDF’s civic and community development efforts. Adherence to democracy and optimal Human Rights standards is an integral part of SDF’s work.

Inclusivity

SDF’s inclusive slogan “community for all” reflects our tireless efforts to enure that no one is left behind, ensuring no discrimination takes places on the basis of gender, ethnicity, geography, disability, religious or political affiliation.

Organizational Orgnogram

SDF’s organizational structure consists of three main entities.

The GA is the highest authority at the SDF. It consists of the founders of the forum and members who are granted annual membership per the internal regulations stated in the SDF’s constitution. The assembly meets periodically and is entitled to develop and approve the SDF’s strategic policies and directions, electing members of the board of directors, and is entrusted to amend internal regulations, approve financial and administrative reports, and select the legal auditor.

 
 

 

 

 The board is placed at the second highest leadership level in the organizational and administrative structure of the forum. It is entrusted with bearing the legal, moral, material, and operational responsibilities related to SDF’s operations. The board appoints the executive management and monitors its performance. It consists of seven elected members and is monitored by the General Assembly.

 It consists of the executive staff of the SDF’s operations, who are responsible for managing and implementing the forum’s programs and projects. Their responsibilities include providing feedback, and recommendations, and leading the implementation of operations and activities. This administration operates according to a clear and detailed structure, which clarifies the tasks and responsibilities entailed to each staff member.

Networks
and Memberships

SDF is an active member of a wide and dynamic network of local, regional, and international networks and coalitions that aim to enhance the effectiveness of our developmental operations in Palestine. We are keen to maintain efficient partnerships with active stakeholders and to strengthen collaboration and engagement with local and regional actors that align with our strategic vision.  Currently, we collaborate with more than 40 local partners, including civil institutions,  NGOs, unions, and youth groups all over Palestine. Prominently, the SDF is an active member of: 

Learn more about our partners
  • AMAN Coalition: Transparency Palestine
  • Anna Lindh Foundation
  • Euro-Mediterranean Youth Network "Net Med"
  • Youth Sector at the Palestinian NGOs Network
  • United Network of Young Peacebuilders
  • Education and Rehabilitation Sectors at the Palestinian NGO Network
  • NGOs Network Against Corruption
  • United Nations NGOs’ clusters in Palestine
  • MENA Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security