We seek to promote the rights of rural women by creating an enabling and supportive environment for them in their local communities, and spreading their rich contributions to Palestinian society.
Women's Clubs is the heart of our work Since 1987, the association has established more than sixty clubs in the West Bank and Gaza that provide unique spaces for women to gather, learn, organize and work together.
Supporting the growth of these cooperatives and increasing their access to markets is a major component of the Economic Empowerment Program of RWDS... Buy now from women's cooperatives
Volunteering has historically played a major role in building advanced civilizations and societies. The association has put most of its interest in promoting the spirit of volunteering among the members of Palestinian society, particularly among the youth. People volunteer in the Rural Women’s Development Association to help create a feminist movement in the Palestinian countryside that is able to demand And the development of women's social, economic and political rights.
The establishment of RWDS and its ability to implement its various programs for the benefit of marginalized women would not have been possible without the generous support we received from friends and donors. We work hard to strengthen relationships with our valued donors, as well as seek to develop new partnerships that will help us achieve our goals and implement our programs and events.
Equality between women and men, girls and boys in the Palestinian countryside, in line with the Declaration of Independence and international agreements and standards.
RWDS seeks to create a feminist movement in the Palestinian countryside capable of demanding and developing women's social, economic and political rights.
Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Domestic Violence are global problems that disproportionately impact women and girls around the world, and continue to ...
sustaining the livelihood of rural women has been a key part of our work and we continue to implement projects that focus on income generation, food s ...