Ramallah – June 21, 2026
As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts and commitment to supporting the education sector, the Islamic Arab Bank has provided a financial grant to Teach for Palestine, aimed at supporting the organization's educational programs designed to improve the quality of education in Palestinian schools.
The support was announced during a meeting between representatives of both parties. Teach for Palestine was represented by its Chairperson, Dr. Tafeeda Jarbaawi, while the Islamic Arab Bank was represented by its General Manager, Mr. Hani Nasser. During the meeting, the two parties discussed the areas of support and mechanisms for cooperation to strengthen the educational programs implemented by the organization.
Commenting on this initiative, Dr. Tafeeda Jarbaawi expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Islamic Arab Bank, emphasizing that this initiative reflects a genuine understanding of the importance of investing in education. She also highlighted that partnerships with the private sector are a key pillar in achieving sustainable educational impact that benefits both students and teachers.
For his part, Mr. Hani Nasser affirmed that supporting education is at the heart of the Bank's corporate social responsibility vision. He stressed the Bank's commitment to empowering institutions working in the education sector and supporting initiatives that contribute to building a generation capable of addressing future challenges.
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 devices to its targeted schools.