Sharek Youth Forum

Sharek Partners Alliance – A National Institutional Platform
A National Institutional Platform to Strengthen Youth Engagement in Development and Decision-Making

The Sharek Partners Alliance is a national institutional framework launched by Sharek Youth Forum as a coordination platform and nationwide support network that brings together organizations, initiatives, and youth structures from across Palestinian governorates. The Alliance strengthens collective action, expands community reach, and supports locally led implementation—ensuring youth priorities remain central to development and decision-making.

The Alliance currently brings together 40 partner institutions working with youth, children, and adolescents, united by a shared vision focused on empowering young people, promoting their participation in public life and community development, strengthening governance and transparency, and supporting youth leadership in decision-making processes.

Rooted in the belief that youth empowerment is a cornerstone of national development, the Alliance operates through principles of participation, cooperation, transparency, knowledge exchange, and mutual accountability—building a culture of shared responsibility and national solidarity.

Vision

Towards a unified and dynamic institutional youth coalition that contributes to social justice and the building of a free, democratic civil society that respects youth rights and provides them space for participation, influence, and decision-making.

Mission

The Sharek Partners Alliance builds a collective and organized institutional youth force grounded in national, human rights, and development values. It invests in youth potential as a driver of social change by strengthening partnerships, enhancing institutional capacity, and expanding training, networking, and resource mobilization opportunities that promote justice, citizenship, and human dignity.

Objectives

Strengthen coordination and networking among youth institutions in the West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem, and the diaspora
Unite youth efforts and promote experience-sharing among organizations working with youth, children, and adolescents
Advocate for youth priorities and influence relevant public policies
Empower youth organizations through capacity development and sustainable resource mobilization
Promote volunteerism, leadership, and social responsibility among Palestinian youth
Represent Palestinian youth institutions in national, regional, and international forums through democratic and participatory mechanisms

Membership

Membership is institutional and open to organizations, initiatives, youth councils, and clubs aligned with the Alliance’s values and objectives, and committed to good governance, transparency, and collective action.

Member Institutions