The Pal-Think Youth Academy

Training programmes and learning tracks building the capacity of young Palestinians in research, public policy and civic leadership.

How We Teach

• Experiential learning — real practice on real ground, no rote lectures. Participants design policies and simulate real scenarios.
• Peer learning — groups of six to eight challenge each other, because the deepest learning comes from real dialogue, not silent listening.
• One-to-one mentoring — every participant is paired with a mentor from the Pal-Think network, available in real time and following their leadership path step by step.

How to Apply

• 1. Apply online — fill in the application form with a CV and a letter of motivation.
• 2. Eligibility review — the admissions team reviews applications within two weeks.
• 3. Admission interview — a short online interview exploring motivation and ambitions.
• 4. Notification & enrolment — results are announced and formal enrolment begins.

Academy Tracks

• Democracy & Governance — A specialised track in policy analysis, good governance and democratic participation. — 16 weeks · 4 modules · 80 hours
• Human Rights & Citizenship — A specialised track in the international human-rights framework and the tools of monitoring and advocacy. — 14 weeks · 4 modules · 70 hours
• Leadership & Community Change — A specialised track in transformational leadership and the management of community initiatives. — 12 weeks · 3 modules · 60 hours