MA'AN Development Center signed a series of joint grant agreements with several private sector companies, alongside community-based organizations and agricultural and women’s cooperatives in the villages of eastern Jenin—namely Arana, Arabouna, Al-Jalama, Faqu’a, and Jalboun. This step aims to enhance the resilience of local communities and support the development of existing agricultural projects in these areas.
These agreements come within the framework of supporting development initiatives that contribute to improving livelihoods, particularly for farmers, by providing financial support to strengthen agricultural production and promote its sustainability. They also aim to empower community-based organizations and the private sector as key partners in achieving local development. The total value of joint grants allocated to the private sector amounts to approximately €60,000, while grants designated for community-based organizations and cooperatives reach €35,000. The supported projects vary between solar energy initiatives and the development and support of agricultural nurseries.
This step aligns with the implementation of the Cluster Development Plan recommendations, developed under the “Tahammul” Project for eastern Jenin villages in 2025. The plan focuses on enhancing integration among various local actors to achieve sustainable economic and social development in the targeted areas. The proposed projects by the private sector, community-based organizations, and agricultural cooperatives were developed based on the outcomes of this cluster development plan.
This activity is part of the Tahammul Program – Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices for Sustainable Land Development and Irrigation Water Management in Palestine, funded by the European Union for the period 2023–2027. The program aims to promote sustainable land development, improve water resource management, and adopt climate-smart agricultural practices, contributing to comprehensive development in rural areas—especially in Area C, which faces significant challenges.
