About us

Palestinian Network for Media Development

The first independent NGO registered and licensed in Palestine Dedicated to developing media and journalism — keeping pace with global digital change, using artificial intelligence and applying international professional standards and best practices.

FirstLicensed organization of its kind
47+Partners and agreements
4Locations across Palestine
Journalist Dr. Yousef Al-Krunz, Chairman of the Board
Our word

Chairman's message

We believe media development is essential to reaching international standards. We work to empower journalists, strengthen the skills of media students and graduates, and create a professional environment that supports creativity and media empowerment.

Journalist Dr. Yousef Al-KrunzChairman of the Board

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Our identity

Our vision and mission

Our vision

A professional, independent media environment that encourages creativity and innovation. We aspire to Palestinian media that is professional and independent, keeps pace with rapid technological change and serves society and its aspirations for freedom and development.

Our mission

Empowering journalists and media professionals through integrated development programs that strengthen skills, improve content quality, promote transparency and cooperation, and create a safe environment where freedoms and rights are respected.

Our direction

Our strategic goals

Strengthen the media sector, credibility and transparency

We work to build a national media ecosystem based on professionalism and independence, strengthening public trust through integrity, human rights and countering disinformation.

Empower media professionals and develop young talent

We deliver advanced specialist training for journalists, media workers and students at Palestinian universities, focusing on digital, technical and analytical skills aligned with international standards.

Improve content quality through modern technology

We aim to produce accurate, objective, multilingual and gender-sensitive media content, drawing on artificial intelligence tools and data journalism.

Support protection and professional safety

Providing logistical, technical and legal support for journalists and media workers, and contributing to professional and digital safety measures that protect them while they work amid current challenges.

Strengthen regional and international cooperation

Strategic partnerships with media organizations, universities, research centers, public and independent bodies, businesses and donors, alongside platforms for exchanging expertise and a comprehensive professional database for sustainable networking.

How we collaborate

Areas of partnership and cooperation

Training programs

Designing and delivering digital journalism and professional safety programs for journalists, media professionals and students.

Support content production

Independent content that reflects diversity, is gender-sensitive and supports constructive dialogue and freedom of expression.

Strengthen media literacy

Building media professionals’ capacity to tackle false and misleading information through specialist programs and awareness campaigns.

Our journey

Milestones in our journey

October 2025
Launch of Hawiya, Palestine’s first cultural media training project, with 30 journalists.
25 January 2026
The Ministry of Culture licenses the Palestinian Civil Society Organizations News Agency, the first agency in Palestine dedicated to covering civil society organizations.
8 June 2026
Official registration of the organization’s Gaza branch.
26 June 2026
Official membership of UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy Alliance.
5 July 2026
Selection for the third cycle of Al Jazeera Media Institute’s Media Empowerment project.
19 July 2026
Joining the Safety Fence alliance of Sada Social Center.
August 2026
The first specialist economic and banking journalism program, hosted by the Monetary Authority and supported by the National Bank.
Where to find us

Our presence in Palestine

Head office — Ramallah

Rukab Street, Al-Arizona Building

Gaza branch

Officially registered since June 2026

Hebron office

Al-Hurriya Media Network

Jenin office

Omnia Youth Center

Where PNMD works in PalestineHead office in Ramallah, a branch in the Gaza Strip, and representatives in every governorate of Palestine.JeninTubasTulkarmNablusQalqilyaSalfitRamallah & Al-BirehJericho & Al-AghwarJerusalemBethlehemHebronNorth GazaGazaDeir al-BalahKhan YunisRafahRamallah — head officeGaza branch
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Head office in Ramallah, a branch in the Gaza Strip, and representatives in every governorate of Palestine.

Our governorates

  • Jenin
  • Tubas
  • Tulkarm
  • Nablus
  • Qalqilya
  • Salfit
  • Ramallah & Al-Bireh Head office
  • Jericho & Al-Aghwar
  • Jerusalem
  • Bethlehem
  • Hebron
  • North Gaza
  • Gaza Gaza branch
  • Deir al-Balah
  • Khan Yunis
  • Rafah

Be part of Palestinian media development

Membership, volunteering, training or institutional partnership — our pathways are open to journalists, students and organizations.