Juzoor For Health & Social Development

Assessing the mental health impacts of Israeli occupation infrastructure in the West Bank by combining geospatial data with a representative survey of Palestinian youth

Abstract Palestinian youth in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) live in proximity to various forms of Israeli occupation infrastructure, such as checkpoints, road obstructions, a separation barrier, and Israeli settlements. We investigated the effect of proximity to such infrastructure on youth mental health... Read more

Urgent Appeal: Stop Preventable Newborn Deaths

Urgent Appeal: Stop Preventable Newborn Deaths Born into Crisis: The Struggle for Neonatal Care in the West Bank The need for improved neonatal care in the West Bank has long been recognized, but the escalating humanitarian and protection crisis has made it even more critical. Military operations, set... Read more

Urgent Humanitarian Appeal: Responding to the Escalating Crisis in the Northern West Bank

The humanitarian crisis in the northern West Bank has reached a critical and alarming juncture. Escalating violence, displacement, and restricted access to essential goods and services are putting thousands of vulnerable individuals—including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities—at extreme risk... Read more

Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3 marks the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a global observance established by the United Nations in 1992 to support persons with disabilities. This day aims to enhance understanding of disability-related issues and promote inclusive designs to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities. It al... Read more

Press Release: Scientific Day of the Palestinian Early Childhood Development Network (PNECD)

The Palestinian Early Childhood Development Network (PNECD) recently held a successful Scientific Day, presenting numerous impactful studies that contribute to the understanding and advancement of early childhood development in Palestine. The event was a pivotal moment for stakeholders across the region, bringing together expert... Read more

HelpAge: A year of unimaginable hardship for Gaza’s older people: A reflection by Dr. Umaiyeh

Published: 14 October 2024 “My heart is boiling. We are so down.” These are the words of Dr. Umaiyeh Khammash, the director of Juzoor for Health and Social Development, a Palestinian NGO that has been tirelessly working to provide aid to the people of Gaza since the onset of hostilities. One year... Read more

Position Paper Issued by the Palestinian Network for Early Childhood on the Impact of Israeli Aggression on Children in Lebanon and Gaza

Oct 10, 2024 The Israeli aggression against both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip poses a serious threat to the lives and futures of children. With the targeting of civilian areas and vital infrastructure, children are subjected to severe violations of their rights to life, health, and education, exacerbating their physical and psy... Read more

Juzoor Calls on the International Community to Protect Civilians and Its Staff Amidst the Intense Bombing of Shelters in Northern Gaza

The Israeli occupation forces continue to launch heavy aerial and artillery strikes on areas in northern Gaza, specifically targeting Jabalia and its camp, Beit Lahia, and the northwest of Gaza City. Simultaneously, ground offensives are ongoing in several areas, including east of Jabalia, northwest of Beit Lahia, and northwest... Read more

دورة تدريبية للإعلاميين والإعلاميات - معالجة قضايا النوع الاجتماعي

ستقوم مؤسسة جذور للأنماء الصحي والاجتماعي بعقد دورة تدريبية للإعلاميين والإعلاميات في الضفة الغربية حول معالجة قضايا النوع الاجتماعي في الخطاب الإعلامي ضمن مشروع رائدات الذي تنفذه مجتمعات عالمية، بتمويل من الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية ( (USAID. وتهدف الدورة التدريبية المتكونة من 5 أيام تدريبية، إلى تطوير قدرات الصحفيات و... Read more

Gaza Emergency Response

JUZOOR RESPONSE REPORT Update #8 - GAZA SITUA...

14 November 2024

JUZOOR RESPONSE REPORT Update #8 Gaza Strip | July – September 2024 Situation Israel’s ongoing genocidal campaign in Gaza has resul...

WFP Update

16 May 2024

A messae update from the World Food Program (WFP) regarding humanitarian assistance https://pal.beneficiaryregistration.cbt.wfp.org

JUZOOR RESPONSE REPORT Update #6 - GAZA SITUA...

23 April 2024

JUZOOR RESPONSE REPORT Update #6 GAZA STRIP | February & March 2024 Situation Israel’s war on Gaza has entered its sixth month,...

A War on Health - Juzoor's Report on Health S...

12 March 2024

A War on Health Gaza’s Battle for Survival in a Shattered Health System Today’s Israeli war on Gaza has become one of the...

JUZOOR IN GAZA: HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE AND IMP...

06 February 2024

CONTEXT October 7 saw the start of distressing escalations in the Palestinian territories, notably marked by the initiation of an aggressive milita...

Launch of Gaza Vaccine Program by Juzoor and...

16 January 2024

January 13, 2024 Following 3 months of the complete suspension of vaccine administration due to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, Juzoor is please...

Latest News

Juzoor’s Participation at CSW 2025: "Unfinish...

25 March 2025

Juzoor for Health and Social Development proudly led a powerful and insightful side event at the 2025 Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), titled...

Assessing the mental health impacts of Israel...

27 February 2025

Abstract Palestinian youth in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) live in proximity to various forms of Israeli occupation infrastr...

Juzoor and the Ministry of Health Honor the R...

25 February 2025

Juzoor for Health & Social Development, in collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, welcomed and honored the visiting team from the...

More than 40,000 Palestinians have lost their...

20 February 2025

More than 40,000 Palestinians have lost their homes… We will not leave them alone. As the crisis and attacks on Palestinian camps continue,...

Urgent Appeal: Stop Preventable Newborn Death...

17 February 2025

Urgent Appeal: Stop Preventable Newborn Deaths Born into Crisis: The Struggle for Neonatal Care in the West Bank The need...

Urgent Humanitarian Appeal: Responding to th...

08 February 2025

The humanitarian crisis in the northern West Bank has reached a critical and alarming juncture. Escalating violence, displacement, and restricted acce...

Our Projects

Juzoor reaches Palestine’s most vulnerable people by providing a wide range of projects to promote health, human rights, women empowerment, family protection, gender-equality, sexual health, well-being and economic development programs. In times of crisis, we provide humanitarian and emergency relief.

RAEDAT

Raedat is a five-year project aimed at empowering Palestinian women, elevating their status, and creating positive change within their communities. The initiative focuses on enhancing their leadership skills by equipping them with the necessary tools and resources to support their journey to success...

SEHATI " Increasing Health and Resilience to CoViD-19 and similar crises in Palestine – WB & Gaza"

Juzoor in Partnership with Care Palestine with funding from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), and co-funding from CARE Austria, implementing a project: “Increasing Health and Resilience to CoViD-19 and similar crises in Palestine” in the West-Bank and Gaza Strip. The Ulti...

Promoting Elderly People's Rights, Social Inclusion and Healthy Aging in Palestine.

With funding from Caritas Germany the Project Objective is to “Enhance elderly people’s realization of their rights and enjoying healthy aging”. Outcomes Outcome 1: “Improved national policies for a better enabling environment for the eld...

Empowering women and girls to exercise their rights to prevent GBV

in Cooperation with the German Represantative office in Ramallah and funding from the German Foreign office Juzoor is implementing a project titled " Empowering women and girls to exercise their rights to prevent GBV" The project intends to protect women in vulnerable commun...

Bridging to Family Health in Palestine – The delivery of the Transitional Training Programme for Family Health in Primary Care Centers (PHCCs)

Juzoor for Social and Health Development in cooperation with Medical Aid of Palestine (MAP) & the Foundation of Family Medicine in Palestine (FFMP) with the support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) the partners will address the Palestinian health system by strengthe...

Diabetes Screening, Awareness Raising and Capacity Building to Prevent Diabetes Onset” among Palestinian Marginalized Communities.

This is a one-year project with support from Lions Club International. The project goal is to increase awareness within Palestinian communities on diabetes, its prevention and complications, screening for high risk communities. The project also aims at building the capacity ...

MASARONA

Masarouna is a five-year regional program that is implemented by the Masarouna consortium – The program aims to mobilize the power of young people (YP), aged 18-35, for collective action in MENA to support their fight for greater freedom of choice and respect for their SRHR thr...

Protection of Palestinian Adolescents from Violence, Abuse, and Harassment

With funding from the US Consulate, this one-year polut project aims to enhance the protection of adolescents from violence. The project targets adolescents that are vulnerable to adverse experiences (cyberbullying/violence, sexual harassment and assault) that may lead to distress and suicidal...

Our AHA Training Courses

The First American Heart Association Training Center in Palestine. In April 2012, Juzoor obtained the American Heart Association (AHA) license, making Juzoor the first ever International Training Center (ITC) in Palestine.