SWITCH: Turning Democracy and Human Rights Principles into a Way of Life and Daily Practice for the People of Gaza
SWITCH translates democracy and human-rights values from abstract concepts into tangible daily practices in the lives of Gaza's residents, through educational curricula and community activities.
- Funded by
- European Union
- Duration
- 24 months
- Start
- 2024-09-01
- End
- 2026-08-31
- Location
- Gaza Strip
- Partner
- منظمات مجتمع مدني محلية في غزة
Goals
- Turn democratic values and human rights into a daily way of life.
- Build a culture of active citizenship and civic participation.
- Support social resilience in the midst of the humanitarian crisis.
Activities
- Community education programmes on democratic values and human rights.
- Youth-led field initiatives strengthening active citizenship.
- Training consultants in project evaluation and monitoring.
Outputs
- 1,500 direct beneficiaries of the awareness programmes.
- A community network of democracy ambassadors in Gaza.
- Periodic evaluation reports and measurable results.
Who it is for
- Gaza communities
- Youth
- Civilians in conflict areas