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 […]
Since the beginning of the Israeli genocide on the Gaza Strip on October 2023, the Social Development Forum (SDF) has been utilizing human, material, and intangible resources to enhance the Gazan community’s emergency resilience amidst the military operations. This includes intensifying advocacy efforts, raising awareness about safety and survival procedures, and safe evacuation during emergencies, […]
The ongoing Israeli occupation of non-proportional attacks against protected civilians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a war crime. The Israeli occupation, as the occupying power, has a legal responsibility to ensure the protection of the lives and well-being of the protected Palestinian civilians in times of war. The attacks by the Israeli occupation forces have […]
The Social Developmental Forum (SDF) commemorated the International Youth Day and highlighted the significance of continuous support and investment in the Palestinian youth. This segment has proved to be effective and capable of leading positive change in the community. Thus, all stakeholders are mandated to provide all opportunities and prospects for them and overcome the […]
18 members of the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) members in Palestine participated in a unique training to build the capacities of the Panel members to contribute to fulfilling its goals and improving the economic, social, and public life of the Palestinian youth. This training is part of the “Youth Leads” project implemented in partnership with […]
Render vs Reality What could Generative AI mean for Experiences? Therefore, it is imperative to rethink the respective roles of technology and human educators in education with a future-oriented mindset. Any advisor that tells you they have all the answers about generative AI probably isn’t being completely honest. However, KPMG has a successful track record […]
