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 programmeGreen Forward
The southern Mediterranean neighbourhood faces significant challenges, including high unemployment rates, bureaucratic hurdles, and vulnerability to climate change. Traditional businesses…
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active programmeMaharat for Tourism
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active programmePalestine Launchpad with Google- Tech scholarship for Palestinians
Google, Udacity and SPARK collaborate of a tech scholarship programme for Palestinians; the Palestine Launchpad programme enhances the tech skills…
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active programmeRiyada programme
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and SPARK launched the Riyada programme that aims to support Higher Education…
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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…
“From hesitation to impact: Malak Moqbel’s path into AI”
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- Palestinian Territories
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- Internships
“From self-doubt to software development: Qais’s journey with Palestine Launchpad with Google Programme”
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- Palestinian Territories
- Services
- Internships
“From launchpad to lift-off: Faris Abu Farha’s path to success”
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- Palestinian Territories
- Services
- Internships
“She didn’t wait for graduation: Mera Afanah’s path to Transcend”
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- Palestinian Territories
- Services
- Internships
“Oday’s Story: Building Practical Skills and Working Globally”
- Location
- Palestinian Territories
- Services
- Internships
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
