Premier, UNICEF, UNFPA, and UNDP sign MoU to strengthen opportunities for youth
RAMALLAH, Thursday, December 10, 2020 (WAFA) – Under the auspices of Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed today for the establishment of a Palestinian National Volunteer Service Programme together with the Higher Council for Youth and Sports, UNICEF, UNDP and UNFPA.
The signing of this MoU comes at an opportune moment, aligning with the Prime Minister s priorities for youth, as announced in relation to the Year of Youth 2020 : employment; training and employability; participation and civic engagement; national identity and cultural heritage. This initiative is important to us. It aims to enhance the values of volunteering among Palestinian youth, and to heighten the spirit of belonging and participation in civil service , said Shtayyeh. We hope that the core of this project will expand to include Palestinian youth of all ages, and volunteerism in the land