Majd Journey is a national model for adolescent empowerment in Palestine, implemented by Sharek Youth Forum across the West Bank and Gaza. The programme focuses on girls and boys aged 11–16—a critical age group that is often overlooked by initiatives targeting either children or older youth. Majd is a unisex name used for both girls and boys, symbolizing that the journey is inclusive and that every adolescent has the right to learn, grow, and thrive. Through Majd, we focus on planting essential values and concepts at this stage of life—such as equality, justice, social roles, respect, and positive participation—alongside practical skills that support wellbeing and responsible citizenship.

The programme is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education, UNFPA, and organizations within the Sharek Partners Coalition, and is delivered through two complementary pathways: schools (by training school counselors to lead the programme) and community centers (by training facilitators from within the centers to strengthen local ownership and sustainability).

To deepen engagement, Majd Journey developed a set of specialized tools, including:

• Majd Diaries (3 editions): interactive booklets with activities on holistic wellbeing, mental health, society, equality, gender roles, and how to be a responsible citizen capable of change
• Parents’ Guide: used in awareness sessions to reduce the parent–adolescent communication gap and strengthen family support
• Autism-focused guide: designed specifically to support adolescents on the autism spectrum
• Majd App: an interactive digital application with educational games that reinforce the diary topics through digitized learning media

The experience is further enriched through Majd Summer Camps, implemented during school holidays, combining sports, educational activities, and creative arts—including film-making, photography, theatre, and acting—making Majd Journey a comprehensive, practical, and youth-centered programme.