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We were joined by human-centered design expert – Johannes Landstrofer – for two sessions; our monthly BUILDx event, and one of our four quarterly expert workshops. Johannes Landstrofer currently works as Coordinator Digital Agenda with the German Caritas Association and is directly assigned to the board of management. Before that, he worked for 10 years … Read more
For our first BUILDx in Bethlehem, we were welcomed by the Museum of Natural History. The initial plan to hold the session in one of the museum’s halls spontaneously changed once we saw how lovely the setting and day were. We hosted three panelists, Ala’ Hilu from Resign for Recycling Design, Fatmeh Breijieh from Ma’sarah … Read more
Samar is a mom of six children, one of which is handicapped and has a lung disease that requires to run an oxygen breathing medical device. Due to electricity shortage, Samar had to take daily trips to a medical center to run the device. Sometimes, in rainy weather, she could not manage to go, worsening … Read more
Ever had a problem that you were just too stuck on? And then you share it with a few friends, and they figure it out for you? That’s crowdsolving – one problem, multiple minds, multiple innovative solutions. Crowdsolving is a process in which individuals, crowds, and innovators can come together to find solutions to challenges. … Read more
BUILDx Social Entrepreneurship Series is a monthly event run by BuildPalestine. It provides a platform for our community to learn about social entrepreneurship, exchange knowledge, and collaborate with each other to build a better future. With 29 speakers and 300+ attendees in 2018, we experienced community interaction, community building, and had a lot to exchange … Read more
Today is International Women’s Day. And yes, while we agree that every day is Women’s Day, we’re still eager to take advantage of the occasion to celebrate a few women who deserve some extra frosting. We’ve curated a mashup of unapologetically defiant quotes, colorful hijabs, a variety of passports, and a few servings of sass. … Read more
There are so many Palestinians who have incredibly unique and society-testing careers; it’s impossible not to talk about them. On January 13, 2018, BUILDx event, Mix Kalam, hosted an unbelievable icon that made her career visions a successful reality. The Event Before the interview commenced, the audience was presented with an ‘icebreaker.’ Lama Amr, a … Read more
“From our people to our people” is what a working mother of four had to say about why she does what she does during the month of Ramadan. Nassim Zitawi, a Palestinian woman living in Ramallah initially started a project with her friend to cook homemade food to those in need. Unfortunately, when her friend … Read more
How might we create a valuable and meaningful program for people who want to make an impact in Palestine? This was the guiding question that spurred four hours of brainstorming activities at BuildPalestine’s first Design Thinking Workshop in Washington D.C. on January 12. Twenty participants gathered together to step outside of their usual mindsets and … Read more
Are you considering crowdfunding to get your project off the ground? We’re here to give you the steps you need to take to successfully crowdfund your initiative. Crowdfunding is not easy, but not impossible and the tips below will help you increase your chances for a successful campaign! BE GENUINE For people to support you, … Read more
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