About

“Together for Brighter, Greener Future!”

Damour for Community Development (DCD) is a registered non-profit company based in Palestine since 2010, with offices in the West Bank, Gaza, and Cairo – Egypt. Our mission is to enhance the resilience of underprivileged Palestinian communities, promoting sustainable development with a focus on environmental protection, community support, youth employment, and women empowerment. We also contribute to the peacebuilding process, advocating for a peaceful two-state solution that includes an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.

Our Vision

Mission Statement

Objectives

Core Values

Our Vision

Our vision at DCD is to serve as a transformative catalyst for community development, resilience, and growth, leading to the creation of self-sustaining communities. We aspire to inspire and empower communities to build a better future, where prosperity, security, and sustainability are the norm.

Mission Statement

DCD aims to unlock development opportunities and safeguard the environment within marginalized communities by implementing innovative, priority-driven initiatives. Our goal is to empower these communities to live in peace, prosperity, and security. Our approach is guided by principles of equality, fairness, and transparency, ensuring that our work contributes to lasting positive change within the communities we serve.

Objectives

Political Reconciliation: Facilitate reconciliation among Palestinian political factions, paving the way for national unity and cohesion.
Just Peace: Advocate tirelessly for a just and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis, grounded in international resolutions that support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders.
Sustainable Development: Prioritize sustainable development initiatives in marginalized areas, with a particular focus on the Gaza Strip and Area C in the West Bank.
Community Resilience: Enhance the resilience of Palestinian communities, empowering them to achieve their aspirations for development, peace, and freedom.
Environmental Protection: Lead research efforts and implement projects that aim to protect and improve the environment, ensuring sustainable natural resource management.
Support for Marginalized Groups: Empower marginalized groups living in deprived areas, offering them the tools and opportunities needed to improve their livelihoods and well-being.

Core Values

Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards, acting with honesty, reliability, and credibility in all our endeavors.

Professionalism: We are committed to delivering exceptional work with a positive attitude, drawing on the expertise of highly skilled professionals who employ best practices.

Community Participation: We believe in the power of community engagement. We involve local communities in identifying their needs and priorities and ensure they play an active role in monitoring our activities and projects.

Gender Equality: We are dedicated to promoting gender equality and mainstreaming it across all levels of our interventions and decision-making processes.

Peace, Justice, and Fairness: We are strong advocates for just peace, reinforcing the values of justice and fairness within and between communities.

Caring: We prioritize respect and empathy in all our interactions, embracing the diversity of the communities we serve.

Partnership: Our success is built on strong local and international partnerships, which are essential to fostering sustainability and stability across the MENA region.

Transparency: We are committed to transparency, regularly publishing reports that are accessible to our community, partners, authorities, donors, and supporters.

Innovation: We strive to find creative solutions to the challenges of community development, constantly seeking new and effective approaches.

Respect for Human Rights and Cultures: We operate with a deep respect for human rights and cultural diversity, working across divides to promote mutual understanding and cooperation.