Teach For Palestine Organization signed a memorandum of collaboration with An-Najah National University, aiming to strengthen collaboration in the fields of educational development, research, training, and volunteer work, in a way that supports the quality and inclusiveness of school education in Palestine. The memorandum was signed by the Chairlady of the Organization’s Board, Dr. Tafeeda Jarbawi, and the President of An-Najah National University, Professor Dr. Abdul Nasser Zaid, as part of both parties’ efforts to expand areas of partnership and integrate roles between academic and civil society institutions.
The memorandum aims to implement joint activities that support the development of education in Palestine, and to enhance research, training, and capacity-building efforts. This includes collaboration in applied research related to the programs and initiatives of Teach For Palestine, encouraging An-Najah National University students and graduates to engage in the Organization’s programs, accrediting the Organization as an approved body for practical training and volunteering, and collaborating on the development of specialized courses and training programs in the field of supportive education in line with the needs of the Palestinian educational environment. The memorandum also includes supporting opportunities for the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and strengthening academic connections across various disciplines to advance inclusive and integrated educational practices.
This memorandum is the culmination of a previous meeting between the two parties to explore avenues of cooperation, reflecting their commitment to developing high-quality educational initiatives that serve students and graduates and enhance the Palestinian educational environment. This collaboration aligns with the mission of the Teach For Palestine Organization to provide quality education to Palestinian students in the lower basic stage, through developing the capacities of new teachers in inclusive education, life skills, digitalization, the integration of the STEAM approach, psychosocial support, and climate education. It also reflects the Organization’s commitment to improving classroom environments by providing educational resources and technological tools to targeted schools.