Environmental, Social and Governance

YOUTH, SPORTS AND LEADERSHIP

2048

  • Start of support: 2024
  • Purpose of support:Supporting young Palestinian entrepreneurs in their start-up projects
  • Category of beneficiaries:Young Palestinian in and outside Palestine

YOUTH, SPORTS AND LEADERSHIP

The 2048 Foundation funds creative Palestinian projects. The program is designed to support Palestinians of all ages to bring their ideas to life through financial and networking support. With a focus on funding projects that are viable, innovative, sustainable and beneficial to the community — once accepted, you become a part of a lifelong resource network of 2048 Foundation alumni. Encouraging a new generation to embrace innovation and take ownership of their creativity, 2048 is the embodiment of an optimistic future where Palestinian ideas become a reality. 

“Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we at the STE(A)M ECO project, a part of the MKNA Makerspace startup dedicated to revolutionizing education in Palestine through STEM-based initiatives, have made significant strides in our mission to transform learning into an engaging, hands-on experience. Through this grant, we were able to purchase equipment and tools that helped us develop innovative prototypes, including 3D printing and carpentry machines, which not only made our work easier but also provided students with the opportunity to learn new technologies that will shape their future. Our focus on  providing hands-on learning complements the theoretical education students receive in schools, making 

science more enjoyable and accessible. In a very short time, we trained 80 students through our programs, and over the next 4 months, we are targeting 300 students as just the beginning. The grant has also enabled us to integrate more girls into STEM education while reaching underserved students, offering them the chance to experience practical, real-world learning. Currently, we are developing 10 STEM kits in Arabic, which will have a profound impact across Palestine, supporting our goal of creating sustainable STEM education for the future. These kits will be used in our MKNA Makerspace with students during school visits or as part of our after-school programs”. Israa Othman, Founder & CEO 

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Palestine Taekwondo Federation

  • Start of support:2022
  • Purpose of support:Empowering Palestinian taekwondo athletes by facilitating their participation in the Olympics
  • Category of beneficiaries:Supporting the first-ever Palestinian taekwondo contestant at the Olympic Games

YOUTH, SPORTS AND LEADERSHIP

The official body responsible for the development and promotion of Taekwondo in Palestine. The federation was established with the aim of advancing the sport at all levels, from youth to professional athletes, by organizing local and international competitions and providing continuous training for coaches and players. The Palestinian Taekwondo Federation also seeks to achieve sports excellence on the international stage by fostering Palestinian talent and creating an environment conducive to developing their technical and physical skills. 

The federation works to build strong relationships with both international and local organizations and regularly participates in international competitions to enhance the level of Palestinian athletes. It also focuses on spreading the culture of sports and expanding the base of Taekwondo practitioners across Palestine, with particular attention to youth groups. Through its ongoing efforts, the Palestinian Taekwondo Federation aims to represent Palestine in international forums, promoting sportsmanship and fair play among its members. 

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