Palestinians are building their own liberation.
PlayBuildPalestine was founded in 2016 in Palestine by Palestinians.
We back Palestinian-led social enterprises. By mobilizing a global community around Palestinian changemakers, we reduce aid dependence and build toward genuine Palestinian sovereignty.
Creating Roots, Enabling Reach:
Rommana x BuildPalestine
Founded by Sarah Abu Madi, Rommana is a creative space in Wadi Al-Samen — a West Bank village cut off from Hebron by Israeli checkpoints — providing arts programming, workshops, and psychological support to children and youth.
Isolated by movement restrictions, Rommana’s ability to grow beyond its community depended on building a digital presence and sustainable revenue. BuildPalestine worked with Sarah to identify priorities and provide the infrastructure to make that possible.
With BuildPalestine’s support, Rommana:
- Launched a new website, built in partnership with Tech to the Rescue and a dedicated graphic designer.
- Developed a product line — magnets, postcards, and paintings featuring children’s artwork — sold online and in galleries.
- Established a fiscal sponsorship to accept online donations.
- Hired a Social Media Officer to build their presence on Instagram and TikTok and tell the stories behind the art.
Palestinians don’t need more charity. They need the conditions to build.
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The BuildPalestine Model
Social entrepreneurship is a practice deeply rooted in Palestinian culture and heritage. The commitment to improving society through resourceful and collective efforts is an integral part of Palestinian identity.
However, this ethos was deeply affected after the Oslo Accords in 1993, when Palestine was flooded with international aid that prioritized foreign agendas over Palestinian priorities. Over time, this created a reality where Palestinians increasingly lack the agency to shape their own future.
Every seed needs the right conditions to grow. Changemakers are no different—they need financial resources, knowledge, and connections to turn their vision into reality. While these needs are universal, we are working to meet them in a way that protects Palestinian agency:
Funds – Free the Source!
We channel crowdfunding money and funding from non-complicit sources to support social enterprises, shielding them from external agendas. This is our greatest battle, and we fight it every day.
Knowledge – Mobilize the Crowd!
Our team’s business development expertise, combined with our network of mentors, helps upskill changemakers so they can move faster and with greater intention.
Connections – Harness Solidarity!
We link changemakers to key partnership opportunities, including fiscal sponsors who ease the process of receiving funds. We also help them access international markets, ensuring that selling products and services outside Palestine strengthens their sustainability within Palestine.
Whether it’s responding to the crisis in Gaza or supporting social entrepreneurs through their leadership journeys, we apply this formula across all our interventions.
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