Youth Programs

Drug Prevention, Awareness and Treatment Program:

Due to the difficult circumstances the Palestinian society in Jerusalem several social problems have occurred and many challenges have been encountered, drug addiction being a major one. The number of Drug addicts in East Jerusalem is estimated to be around 5000, this fact demands that the efforts be united to develop efficient prevention, awareness and treatment programs.






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In addition, it is of vital importance to develop social services and programs which work towards eliminating the free time and devoting youth energy positively.

The Faisal Husseini Foundation has designed a program with Caritas – Jerusalem to better support the youth sector of East Jerusalem and to contribute in the elimination of the use of drugs.

"The Old City counseling center" which is supervised by Caritas is currently executing the program. The program includes both counseling and treatment of drug addicts, in addition to a prevention program directed to youth at schools and youth centers.

Sponsorship of sports teams, scouts and Dabkeh teams:

There are many youth centers that are going through financial difficulties, especially during this hard economic period. Part of the problem is the lack of official sponsors for these centers, and the inability to depend on private memberships as most of them do not have an income. Accordingly, most of the teams following these centers have no financial assistance; however, they remain the only outlet for youth in Jerusalem, and play a positive and vital role in society.

  1. Assist in developing the individual interests geared towards practical skills.
  2. Good use of free time in meaningful activities.
  3. Accommodate the scientific, cultural, and social aspects of the activities.
  4. Respect of artistic and artisan work and those who practice it.
  5. Develop human relationships through direct personal communications.
 

 
   
   

Faisal Husseini Youth Award

Faisal Husseini Youth Award is an opportunity for Palestinian youth between the ages of 14-25 years to contribute in serving their society and to explore and develop their abilities through the participation in four different programs; sports, skills, services and expedition programs. Every participant will be eligible to win the award if he/she is able to develop him/herself in a certain skill, a sport’s activity, to volunteer at one institution and to participate in the group exploration trips.