Not To Forget Association

Our Story

The Women's Not to Forget organization is a Palestinian non-profit women's NGO that was founded by a group of Palestinian feminists with extensive experience in civil and women's work.

The organization was established in response to the brutal massacre committed by the Israeli occupation army in Jenin camps in 2002, and its name serves as a reminder of this tragic event to ensure that the victims are not forgotten.

One of the primary objectives of the organization is to address the lack of psychological intervention services available to women and children who have been affected by traumatic events.

The society focuses on the development of women and children through economic, social, cultural, health, and charitable programs, with a special emphasis on bridging the gaps created by the limited availability of such services in Palestinian.

Mission of Not to Forget Women’s Society in Jenin is to empower and support refugee women and children in the community. This involves developing their skills and abilities to participate in various aspects of social, political, and economic life, with the aim of improving their overall psychological, social, and health well-being.

Vision to create a society of effective and entrepreneurial Palestinian women who lead their communities, preserve their values, enhance their capacities, and utilize their resources for sustainable development.

Main Objectives

To alleviate the suffering of refugee women and children through psychological, educational, and social support, promoting advancement in the women's and children's sectors.

To activate the role of women and increase their participation in social and political life, including decision-making positions.

To empower women economically and enable them to contribute and participate in economic life and family decisions.

To promote women's rights and respect in Palestinian society and challenge negative traditional images of women.

Target Area

Since 2004, the women's society has been intervening in the West Bank, starting at Jenin Camps in the Jenin governorate, to support the most marginalized refugee women and children. In 2020, the intervention expanded to cover 6 additional camps in the North of the West Bank (Nablus, Tulkarem, and Tubas)due to the high demand for support.

Our Staff

Farha Abu Alhija

The head of the "Not to Forget" Association.

Shahira Belbessi

Trainer in the field of gender studies and project coordinator.

Farha Abu Al Haija, 57 years old, lives in Jenin, the West Bank. She is the Director of “Not to Forget,” a local NGO that provides women and children with legal, social, and psychological aid, focusing mostly on vulnerable women and survivors of gender-based violence.

NTF Team Structure

Not To Forget Women’s Society (NTF) has a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in humanitarian and development work, women's empowerment, protection, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). The team is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and projects, ensuring effective responses to community needs and sustainable impact.

The team consists of:

* Executive Director: Responsible for the overall strategic management and supervision of the organization.

* Programs, Projects, MEAL, and Resource Mobilization Manager:Responsible for project design and management, ensuring quality implementation and achievement of project results. Oversees Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) processes, including data collection, analysis, impact measurement, and reporting. Works closely with project coordinators and leads fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and resource mobilization initiatives.

* Psychologists and Social Workers (6): Provide mental health and psychosocial support services, case management, referrals, and individual and group interventions for beneficiaries.

* Legal Consultant: Provides legal counseling, legal awareness sessions, and legal support services to target groups.

*Project and Field Coordinators (2):** Responsible for coordinating field activities, monitoring project implementation, and liaising with partners, stakeholders, and local communities.

* Finance and Administration Staff (3): Manage financial resources, administrative systems, procurement processes, and ensure compliance with organizational and donor regulations and procedures.

* Media and Advocacy Officer: Leads communication, visibility, advocacy campaigns, media outreach, and community engagement activities.

* Volunteers (30):Support project implementation, community outreach, awareness-raising activities, and facilitate access to target groups across intervention areas.