Teach for Palestine, in partnership with Taawon, has launched a project to build the capacities of educational staff at community learning centers affiliated with the Nour Orphan Care Program in the Gaza Strip. The project targets 80 female teachers working across 12 community learning centers under the Nour Program. It aims to strengthen their professional capacities and equip them to deliver quality education that responds to children's needs amid the challenging humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.
The project commenced with a welcoming address by Ms. Doaa Salim, Project Manager at Teach for Palestine, who welcomed the participating teachers and emphasized that the project stems from the organization's belief that investing in teachers is the foundation of educational development. She highlighted that empowering female teachers in Gaza contributes to creating safer, higher-quality learning environments and strengthens children's ability to continue their education despite the challenges they face.
Eng. Maha Muhaisen, Director of the Nour Program at Taawon, also addressed the participants, emphasizing the importance of this partnership in supporting educational staff at community learning centers and strengthening teachers' capacities. She noted that these efforts would positively impact the quality of education provided to children and help strengthen their resilience and ensure the continuity of their learning amid the current circumstances.
The opening meeting also included an introductory presentation about Teach for Palestine, highlighting its vision, mission, and key achievements in advancing Palestinian education. The presentation also showcased the organization's efforts to build teachers' capacities and develop innovative educational solutions that respond to the realities and needs of Palestinian communities.
In addition, participants were introduced to the training journey, including the program's objectives, stages, monitoring and supervision mechanisms, and key training components, all of which were designed to address the needs of female teachers working at community learning centers across the Gaza Strip.
The project will run for six months and includes 252 training hours, combining specialized training, practical applications, and educational supervision to ensure that the impact of the training is translated into classroom practices at community learning centers. The program covers six key areas: managing learning environments in times of crisis, active learning, remedial education integrated with psychosocial support, inclusive education, integrated learning, and digital learning. These areas aim to equip teachers with the skills to address learning gaps, implement more inclusive and interactive teaching practices, and create supportive learning environments that respond to children's needs.
This project comes within the framework of the partnership between Teach for Palestine and Taawon and reflects their shared commitment to supporting the continuity of education in the Gaza Strip and strengthening the readiness and capacities of educational staff. Through these efforts, the partnership seeks to expand access to quality learning opportunities for children and enhance their ability to learn and grow despite the challenges facing the education sector.
It is worth noting that Teach for Palestine is dedicated to providing quality education for Palestinian students in the lower primary grades by developing the capacities of new teachers in inclusive education, life skills, digital learning, the integration of the STEAM approach, psychosocial support, and climate education. The organization also works to enhance classroom environments by providing educational resources and technological equipment to targeted schools.