Transforming lives

Empowering Palestinians

The Galilee Foundation

Watch Shaima’s story, a young woman who defies all odds to earn her university degree. Note: This was filmed before October 2023.

What we do

We’re an innovative charity that promotes educational & cultural initiatives for Palestinians in Israel and more recently in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Our aim is to make a positive difference to the lives of young Palestinians. We work directly with grassroots organisations who help address the needs of local communities.

Our fundraising

An important part of our work is to raise funds & awareness through creative fundraising initiatives – this gives our supporters an opportunity to make a positive change. Browse through our upcoming fundraising activities & events.

Our programmes

Palestinian youth living in Israel face ever-growing poverty and discrimination. With limited resources and opportunities, they’re struggling to break out of this crippling cycle.

Our mission

We empower underprivileged Palestinian youth by giving them the tools & skills needed to become change-makers. We do this through our Scholarship Programme that provides educational, cultural & capacity development. We also partner with local organisations that work in education & culture to increase their impact & sustainability in order to empower Palestinian youth.

How you can help

There are so many ways for you to make a positive difference in the lives of young Palestinians. We all have the power to do something.

About us

We’ve been making a positive changes in the lives of Palestinian youth since 2007! Our vision is to have empowered Palestinian youth who have the tools needed to make transformational changes in their lives & communities. We’re run by the team in London & governed by our Board of Trustees.

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