VISION

A sovereign, independent, democratic, tolerant and inclusive Palestinian institution, which grants Palestinians their basic rights, preserves their dignity, and enjoys international recognition and respect. It is, precisely, a community center for training and development and it is one of the leading NGOs in Palestine, established in 1988 to serve all individuals and groups interested in working in the field of culture and information, building a civil society as well as spreading awareness about citizenship, development and civil peace, in addition to its involvement in media. To meet growing local and global challenges by strengthening strengths, building capacity and creating real opportunities for inclusive community development and on more than one level.

 

MISSION

Established in Hebron in May 1988, ALWATAN seeks to promote the principles of democracy and good governance within various components of the Palestinian society; it further seeks to engage local and international public opinion and official circles on the Palestinian issue. To that end, ALWATAN adopts the mechanisms of an active and in-depth dialogue, the free flow of information and ideas, as well as local and international networking.

 

ALWATAN aims to install and support the people with  good work ethics and the spirit of civic engagement and the culture of accepting the other point of view.

Al Watan Center is mainly engaged in holding conferences and workshops under contemporary topics and functions, targets community awareness, academic and professional training and recreational activities at the local and international levels. In addition,  we work as a link to resolve internal conflicts between local institutions and networking between them, whether they are academic institutions, or political or governmental,  to support local national cooperation.

We aim to strengthen civic engagement of youth in positions of decision-making, empower women culturally, politically and economically, and raise their representation to reach a distinct civil society. Clearly identifiable, verifiable and also achievable outputs.

 

Empowering Palestinians with professional and quality training and by doing so enabling them to encourage citizens to keep a watchful eye on the Power performance of elected representatives and civil servants! do politicians keep their promises, and do civil servants offer services to the public as required by law.

 

ALWATAN intended to contribute to the following strategic goals:

• Pluralistic societies built where diversity is reflected in social organizations, politics, business, media and government, and where all citizens have equal standing, protected by guaranteed rights and by independent and effective courts of law.
• Mission Strategic Goal: “Governing Justly and Democratically.”