In the Palestinian Territories, over half of graduated young people are unemployed. Therefore, SPARK focuses on developing a vibrant private sector in the West Bank and Gaza. With support from local partner organisations, we empower startups and existing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and create jobs through training, incubation and access to finance. In addition, we provide higher (vocational) education for Palestinian youth, who receive extensive leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurship courses.
Programmes in this location
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active programmeFrom Innovation to Creation
The From Innovation to Creation programme strengthens innovation through supporting cluster cooperation and start-up ecosystems in the Southern Neighbourhood countries….
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active programmeMaharat for Tourism
Maharat for Tourism programme supports job seekers and small and medium-sized business owners to enhance their existing job skills within…
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active programmePalestine Launchpad with Google, powered by Udacity
Google, Udacity and SPARK are launching the Palestine Launchpad with Google, powered by Udacity programme, to equip youth with digital…
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active programmeRIYADA
The RIYADA programme supports Higher Education Institutions and Business Support Centres to enhance their capabilities to provide essential services to…
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inactive programmeBusiness Startup Incubator Support (BSIS)
Today in Palestine, restrictions on movements and goods means that jobs are few and far between. In order to boost…
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inactive programmeHigher Education Services (HES)
SPARK is the largest provider of scholarships for Syrian refugees in the Middle East. The HES programme started by responding…
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inactive programmeMFS-II
MFS-II was a pivotal part of SPARK’s development as an expert organisation. Promoting entrepreneurship and job creation, MFS-II contributed to…
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inactive programmeSafeguarding MSMEs during COVID-19
SPARK and SANAD are helping to safeguard jobs by supporting MSMEs to survive or expand in Tunisia, Palestine and Lebanon.
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inactive programmeTech for Inclusivity (UPTIME)
With a grant from Google.org, SPARK and its local partners are boosting the digital skills of refugees in Lebanon, Iraq…
“I am driven by the urgent need to combat water pollution in Gaza”
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- Palestinian Territories
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- SME Coaching
“By creating jobs, we are investing in our future and building a better society for all”
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- Palestinian Territories
“They call me the ambassador of happiness”
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- Palestinian Territories
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- SME Coaching
“You decide how to deal with the challenges of gender inequality”
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- Palestinian Territories
- Services
- Business Support Centres
“I could never imagine myself anything other than an entrepreneur”
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- Palestinian Territories
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- Business Support Centres
Opening pathways to employment
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8361Youth Trained
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2290Business Plan Comp Participants
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260MSMEs Supported
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207Businesses Created
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617Jobs Created
News about Palestine
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NewsWomen’s Day: The disproportionate impact of Gaza war on women
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EventDriving Innovation in MENA: Highlights from the 2nd Regional Stakeholders Event
The Second Regional Stakeholders Event, held on February 20th and 21st, 2024 in Tunis, was a pivotal step in fostering…
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NewsDestruction of Palestinian business ecosystem: Voices of entrepreneurs
On the 94th day of the war in Gaza, SPARK’s local partners and entrepreneurs share how the continued humanitarian disaster…
