is a Palestinian non-profit civil society organization founded in early 2014 in the village of Shoka – east of Rafah Governorate, in response to the repeated violations committed against agricultural lands and farmers in the border areas by the Israeli occupation, notably land bulldozing and destruction of agricultural infrastructure
Develop farmers’ technical and professional capacities
the economic and social participation of rural women.
Enhance agricultural production (plant and animal)
Dedicated to improving agricultural water resource management through:
⦁ Expanding rainwater harvesting techniques.
⦁ Enhancing the efficiency of water distribution networks.
⦁ Safe reuse of treated greywater.
⦁ Promoting smart irrigation systems and water-saving technologies.
⦁ Conserving agricultural and environmental biodiversity.
Aims to achieve self-sufficiency in crops by:
⦁ Rehabilitating and reclaiming agricultural lands.
⦁ Constructing and restoring greenhouses.
⦁ Establishing specialized nurseries.
⦁ Supporting organic farming.
⦁ Training farmers on modern agricultural technologies.
Seeks to strengthen food security in livestock through:
⦁ Providing improved breeds of sheep, cattle, and poultry.
⦁ Enhancing animal housing and husbandry conditions.
⦁ Promoting artificial insemination and genetic improvement.
⦁ Training livestock workers.
⦁ Supplying feed and veterinary care services.
Focuses on building the capacities of institutions and farmers in:
⦁ Preparing economic feasibility studies.
⦁ Developing administrative and financial manuals.
⦁ Managing projects and human resources.
⦁ Strategic planning and marketing.
⦁ Providing technical and development consultancy.
Targets rural women by:
⦁ Supporting small-scale agricultural enterprises.
⦁ Raising awareness of economic and social rights.
⦁ Training women in project management.
⦁ Integrating women into agricultural technology and management.
⦁ Promoting women’s role in decision-making processes.
Aims to advance knowledge and technical adoption through:
⦁ Awareness publications and scientific studies.
⦁ Workshops and training sessions.
⦁ Educational films and scientific lectures.
⦁ Exhibitions of local agricultural products.
Implemented via two approaches:
⦁ Sustainable food security: Supporting home gardens and small-scale poultry farming.
⦁ Temporary food security: Distributing food baskets to poor families.
Intervenes during emergencies caused by:
⦁ Natural disasters (floods, drought, storms).
⦁ Israeli assaults on agricultural lands.
⦁ Providing immediate support and guidance to affected farmers.
Engaging local communities in setting priorities.
Targeting border and economically vulnerable areas
Linking plant, animal, and environmental production
Promoting agricultural practices that conserve resources.
Collaborating with local and international organizations for greater impact.
Continuous monitoring and assessment to measure program effectiveness.
