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 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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active 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 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 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…
“I could never imagine myself anything other than an entrepreneur”
Over 800 engineering students a year graduate in Gaza, in a market that needs about 50 engineers. For young graduates and media experts Ahmed, Mohammed, and Yousef, it was radically different.
- Location
- Palestinian Territories
- Services
- 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
