The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) delivered six training workshops about the digital advocacy manual. This manual was launched within WASLA 2 project, which offers specialized services focused on digital advocacy and seeks to develop the digital performance of local NGOs. This is done through a series of counselling and guiding sessions that are expected to […]
WASLa in its second year
For the second year in a row, WASLA project “improving local response to support the rights of persons with disabilities” is being launched in connection with a number of activities that will reflect the project’s vision. The project seeks to promote the rights of young people, improve the reality of persons with disabilities and enable […]
Wasla: digital mentorship improving social media performance of a local NGO
Mahmoud El Shafei, 29, works in the advocacy and media program of Nuseirat Rehabilitation and Social Training Association, which was targeted within Wasla Center to improve the digital performance of NGOs working in the field of advocacy for the rights and issues of persons with disabilities. Nuseirat Association uses social media to reach the public, […]
Press conference to launch advocacy campaigns- Wasla
In continuation of the activities of Wasla Program, Social Developmental Forum held a press conference on Monday, 9 March, in the presence of a number of media agencies and influencers, through which it announced the launch of 3 major advocacy campaigns on the rights of persons with disabilities, to be implemented during the coming period […]
Wasla youth in Yalla Challenge
Monday, November 16, Wasla participants took part in Yalla Challenge, where 40 participants received extensive training on the mechanism of selecting issues appropriate for advocacy campaigns and developing plans within a specific strategy. After three consecutive days of thinking and planning, 3 advocacy campaigns were chosen based on the campaign vision and the efficiency of […]
Participatory Photography Exhibit: vivid pictures reflecting the reality of disability in Gaza
Social Developmental Forum in partnership with Medical Aid Palestinians- MAP opened a participatory photography exhibition on Tuesday, December 3, which marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The exhibition featured the work of persons with disabilities in Gaza, vivid and realistic images that reflect the most important challenges and problems that people with disabilities face […]
Wasla: How did Keef Shaifha tour affect Naji?
Stories- Wasla Naji Naji- 28 years old Naji, a young man with a physical disability whose will enabled him to overcome his disability and become the first amputees football player in Palestine. After completing his university studies in business administration, he sought to participate in community activities and advocate for the issues of persons with […]
Safe Transportation for All: Keef Shaifha 6
On Thursday, November 20, 40 young men and women from Wasla project participated in Keef Shaifha sixth tour under the slogan: “Safe transportation for all”; The tour came from their belief in the necessity of adapting transportation for persons with disabilities and providing safe transportation. The tour targeted three main stations: Ministry of Transportation, Association […]
SDF develops 15 youth initiatives in “Yalla Challenge” Bootcamp
As part of the “Yalla Challenge” Bootcamp’s initiatives challenge, SDF developed 15 youth led initiatives to be implemented in Gaza Strip in the next phase. In a three day bootcamp, a 100 participant from the Yalla Change team underwent intensive training led by five supervisors. The training included sessions on brainstorming, outlining well-studied plans with […]
Mohammed Abo Galy: How Wasla impacted his community participation
Mohammed Abo Galy, 20 years old Mohammed studies physics at the Islamic University and has a partial hearing impairment. He is passionate about reading and science and is very interested in staying up to date with the latest scientific research in his field. As for community participation, Mohammed did not participate in any youth programs […]