Not To Forget Association

Self-therapy sessions within the Resilience Project

"Not to Forget Women Society in the West Bank conducted 48 group Psychological First Aid (PFA) sessions for displaced women, girls, and women with disabilities from refugee camps in Jenin and Tulkarem, as part of the “Sumoud” project in partnership with UN Women. The sessions aimed to alleviate psychological trauma caused by recent events that forced them from their homes

Preparing children to return to school

As part of supporting their mental health and enhancing their resilience, the psychological support team at the association conducted awareness and supportive meetings with children in the American University residences, in preparation for the start of the new academic year. These activities were part of the *Continuous Psychological Support Program* offered by the association to the children of Jenin Camp, aimed at strengthening psychological resilience and alleviating the effects of displacement and daily pressures they face.

A workshop in Jenin as a precursor to forming a women's gathering and launching an initiative in four Palestinian camps.

The "So We Don't Forget" Association, in partnership with the Working Woman, organized a workshop at the Workers' Union headquarters in Jenin Governorate, addressing the economic rights of women workers in the informal sector.

Vocational training youth are developing leadership and communication skills within Bridges of Hope.

Continuing a series of training courses received by participants in various professional fields, new training activities have commenced targeting a group of young individuals enrolled in the Vocational Training Center. This is part of the "Bridges of Hope" project, which aims to teach them customer service skills and enhance their abilities in effective communication, leadership, and personality building. This will positively reflect on their performance in future work environments and help them effectively integrate into society and the job market.

Happy New Year!

With the start of the new school year, the "So We Don't Forget" Association resumed its work on addressing the educational loss among displaced children from Jenin Camp, from second to sixth grade. The team implemented a recreational diagnostic activity to select the children. They will work on Arabic, English, and math skills using active learning methods throughout the year, twice a week. It is worth mentioning that this program is part of an ongoing project at the "So Wenott Forget" Association for over 12 years, in partnership with the Just Peace Committee in the Middle East and funded by the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

With the support of Luxembourg... So that we do not forget the continued psychological support for the children of Jenin.

For more than 13 years, the "Never Forget" Association has continued to spread hope in the hearts of children displaced from the Jenin camp, thanks to immeasurable psychological and recreational support. With generous funding from the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in partnership with the "Just Peace in the Middle East" committee, activities are being carried out that restore the meaning of childhood despite displacement, pain, and everything else. In the American University dormitories, the small spaces have become a great refuge for children... A place where they breathe safety, laugh freely, and learn that childhood is still possible, even in displacement.

In order not to forget, we are launching training programs to technically and professionally qualify the youth of Jeneim.

In a step aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Palestinian youth and opening new professional horizons for them, the "Never Forget" Association, in partnership with the Vocational Training Center affiliated with the Ministry of Labor, launched a specialized training project in mobile phone maintenance, as part of the Bridges of Hope project funded by the French Consulate in Jerusalem

So that we don't forget, a series of sessions are being held to update its strategy and internal plans as part of the Refugee Women's Voice project.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its institutional performance and better respond to the needs of refugee women, the "We Will Not Forget" Association conducted a series of training and development sessions over four days. These sessions aimed to modify and develop the association's strategic plan, prepare an emergency plan, improve the administrative and financial system, and establish an effective and comprehensive complaints and grievances system. These sessions were part of the Refugee Women's Voice project and were supported by the African Women's Development Fund, which aims to empower refugee women and enhance their ability to influence and participate in the development of programs and institutions working with them, as well as to strengthen their participation in community work. Members of the administrative board, the association's staff, representatives from the popular committees, and the programs and projects coordinator participated in the sessions in a step aimed at involving all active parties in shaping the future vision and ensuring its alignment with the needs of the local community and the aspirations of refugee women.

"Refugee women are making a difference"

The "We Will Never Forget" Association, with the support of the global organization CARE, held a community accountability session in the city of Tulkarm and the Far'a camp, with the participation of a group of refugee women, representatives from popular committees, civil society institutions, and relevant parties. The session aimed to open a direct dialogue on mechanisms for creating safe spaces for refugee women and empowering them to express their needs and challenges in light of the current economic, social, and political conditions, especially within the camps. The session discussed the mechanisms for the response of popular committees to the needs of refugee women and girls in light of the recurring crises, particularly after waves of displacement and increasing living pressures. The discussions focused on the importance of enhancing protection against gender-based violence, providing supportive environments for refugee women and girls, and the role of formal and informal institutions in addressing these issues. At the end of the session, the participants came up with a set of practical recommendations to enhance a safe environment for refugee women, the most notable of which are: Creating a safe environment for women to freely express their needs and perceptions in front of decision-makers. Enhancing the level of communication between members of the popular committees and refugee women to ensure the representation of women's voices within the camps.