In his briefing to Al-Ghad TV, SDF’s Director General, Mahmoud Al-Zant, highlighted the pressing challenges facing local organizations working in the relief and emergency response. Our colleague noted that the SDF’s national responsibility is to strengthen the resilience of Palestinian society, highlighting the organization’s interventions in relief, education, recovery, and development. He also pointed to […]
Representing Palestinian youth, SDF participated in the launch of “Amman: Arab Youth Capital 2025” and the unveiling of the 2023–2028 Arab Youth, Peace, and Security Strategy’s action plan in Amman, Jordan’s capital. The ceremony—held in conjunction with the League of Arab States and under the patronage of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II—aims to provide Arab youth […]
Tirana, Albania | 18–20 June 2025 The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) participated in the ALForum 2025, organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation in partnership with the Municipality of Tirana and Albania’s Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, under the theme “The Dialogue Effect: From Knowledge to Action”, marking 20 years of the Foundation and 30 […]
The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) has been officially elected to lead the youth sector within the Palestinian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (PNGO), effective as of June 2025. Represented by SDF’s staff member, Yasmeen Muhana, this milestone reflects both trust and responsibility. This accomplishment reflects SDF’s consecutive efforts and commitment to youth engagement and empowerment in […]
Stockholm, Sweden | 13–14 May 2025 The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) joined over 400 policymakers, practitioners, and researchers from more than 70 countries at the 12th annual Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, hosted by SIPRI in partnership with the Folke Bernadotte Academy and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). Under the theme “The […]
16 April 2025 | Brussels, Belgium The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) participated in the Euro‑Med Youth Dialogue—titled “ALF4ThePact Public Event on the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in the Mediterranean”, aligning its longstanding advocacy efforts, for instance, the #PalestiniansLivesMatter campaign and SDF’s efforts to foster civic and political engagment of youth with the conference’s Youth, […]
Copenhagen, Denmark | April 8–10, 2025 The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) took part in the Copenhagen People Power Conference (CPPC), a landmark global gathering spotlighting the transformative role of social movements in building sustainable and just peace. The event, organized by ActionAid Denmark, brought together activists, government officials, donors, UN representatives, human rights defenders, policymakers, […]
Despite the ongoing war and critical challenges of displacement and siege, SDF’s Youth Network (SYN) is determined to lead impactful actions that foster youth engagement and resilience. Recently, SYN launched the “Girls’ Tent” initiative, targeting displaced girls and women in northern Gaza. This initiative is one of the thematic interventions under SDF’s national relief response […]
Escalated displacement and violence; Youth, Persons with Disabilities, and Women are the HARDEST HET!The World Must URGENTLY ACT TO PREVENT catastrophes of a second genocidal year. Today marks day #365 (Full calendar year) of the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since the 7th of October 2023. This war has left devastating humanitarian, economic, […]
Visioning efficient youth participation in international advocacy, peace, and security, the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) participated in the “High-Level Global Forum on Youth, Peace, and Security,” held in Amman, Jordan, on August 28 and 29 represented by SDF’s communications officer, Atta Khaled, through the MENA Coalition on Youth, Peace, and Security. Atta participated in a panel discussion on “Intergenerational Dialogue,” where […]
