"The establishment of the first specialized news agency in Palestine, 'NGO News Palestine', affiliated with our organization, the Palestinian Network for Media Development, represents a strategic step to meet a pressing national need. The agency is dedicated to covering the news of civil society and non-governmental organizations, highlighting their significant role in developmental and youth projects, and serving the Palestinian community."
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ramallah – Palestine | Sunday, 25 January 2026
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization has officially received the license for its affiliated news agency, “NGO News Palestine” (Palestinian NGOs News Agency),the license certificate was received by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, journalist Yousef Al Krunz, from the Director General of the General Administration of Publications and Media Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Kamil Abu Shami, in the presence of representatives from both the organization and the Ministry of Culture.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization has begun issuing membership cards to its new members, as part of its efforts to expand its membership base and strengthen professional and institutional media work in Palestine.
The Chairman of the Board, journalist Yousef Al Krunz, stated that issuing membership cards to new members is part of the organization’s vision to empower young journalists and provide a professional environment that supports the development of their skills and capabilities.
Al Krunz emphasized that the organization continuously works to attract young media talent, offering projects, training programs, and professional opportunities that enhance the quality of media work and uphold professional and ethical standards.
He also noted that the membership card allows holders to benefit from the organization’s activities and programs, participate in training courses and workshops, and engage in media campaigns and initiatives aimed at empowering journalists and developing Palestinian media.
This initiative is part of the organization’s 2026 plan, which focuses on expanding partnerships and building an effective media network capable of keeping pace with global media developments.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, represented by its Chairman of the Board, journalist Mr. Youssef Al-Karnz, the board members, department directors and managers, as well as all staff and volunteers, extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to fellow journalists, and students and graduates of media faculties in Palestine on the occasion of Isra and Mi'raj. We pray to God to bring this occasion back to you in good health, wellness, and happiness.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, aimed at implementing joint programs and projects in the fields of media education, media literacy, digital literacy, and the promotion of artificial intelligence, in addition to organizing workshops to develop the competencies and skills of school and university students, particularly within the “Young Media Maker” program.
The agreement was signed by the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Amjad Barham, and the Chairman of the Board of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, journalist Yousef Al Krunz.
The signing ceremony was attended by several staff members from both sides, including the Organization’s Vice Chairman Wissal Abu Aliya, Secretary Walaa Asfour, and Board Member Hiba Katana.
In this context, Minister Barham emphasized the importance of this partnership in empowering students with critical thinking tools and media awareness, and in strengthening the presence of media and digital education within the educational system, in line with the Ministry’s vision of education for development.
For his part, Al Krunz expressed the Organization’s pride in this partnership, affirming its commitment to providing content and training programs that keep pace with technological developments and serve students in building responsible and critical media awareness.
The agreement includes cooperation in implementing training sessions, awareness initiatives, and producing educational media materials targeted at students, with the aim of fostering a digitally literate generation capable of engaging consciously with media and knowledge.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization participated, represented by its Chairman of the Board, journalist Mr. Yousef Al Krunz, along with members of the organization: Secretary Ms. Walaa Asfour, and Board Member Ms. Hiba Kattaneh, in the ceremony honoring the winning students of the National Documentary School Essay Competition, organized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in partnership with Qamat – for Documenting the Palestinian Struggle.
The competition was titled “Reclaiming Through Words”, and the submitted essays were inspired by the documentary film “Deferred Reclamation” by imprisoned filmmaker Abdullah Maatan, which documents the suffering of families of martyrs whose bodies are withheld in the occupation’s morgues.
The award ceremony was held at the Yasser Arafat Martyr Hall at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Ramallah, in the presence of the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Arab and Islamic Funds Dr. Nasser Al-Qatami, Assistant Undersecretary for Student Affairs Sadeq Al-Khudour, Chairman of Qamat – for Documenting the Palestinian Struggle Anas Al-Assta, and Director General of Student Activities Hamed Abu Mukh, along with a number of ministry staff, institutional representatives, honored students, and their families.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization emphasized the importance of partnership with official and civil institutions in supporting student creativity and enhancing national and documentary awareness among students, contributing to strengthening the Palestinian narrative and preserving national memory through literature and media.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization held its annual regular meeting for the year 2026 in the city of Ramallah, chaired by the President of the Board of Directors, journalist Mr. Yousef Al Krunz, with the participation of members of the Board of Directors and the General Assembly.
During the meeting, a number of strategic objectives related to the organization’s work were reviewed and discussed, in addition to discussing the action plan for the year 2026, in line with the organization’s vision and mission to support and develop the media sector and to enhance the capacities of journalists and Palestinian youth in the field of media.
The meeting was attended by Ms. Wesal Abu Alia, Vice President of the Board of Directors; Ms. Manar Subeih, Treasurer; Mr. Walaa Assafour, Secretary; as well as the organization’s accredited trainer in the economic field, Mr. Aiham Abu Ghoush.
A number of Board members and General Assembly members also participated in the meeting, including Rahaf Jitawi, Saja Azar, Amal Abu Omar, Lama Abu Helo, Hiba Kattaneh, and Sajida Abu Asida.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the organization emphasized the importance of teamwork and strategic planning for the coming phase, in a way that contributes to strengthening institutional performance and enhancing the role of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization at both the local and international levels.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, represented by its Chairman of the Board, journalist Mr. Yousef Al Krunz, along with the members of the Board of Directors, department directors and officers, and all staff and volunteers, extends its sincerest congratulations and warmest wishes to fellow Christian women and men journalists on the occasion of Christmas according to the Eastern calendar.
Wishing you and your families continued health and happiness ,Merry Christmas.
The official Palestinian press followed today’s coverage of the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization and “Qamat” Foundation for Documenting the Palestinian Struggle, a step that reflects the importance of institutional cooperation in strengthening national media and documenting the Palestinian narrative.
The news was published in several official Palestinian newspapers, including:
▪ Al-Hayat Al-Jadida – Issue No. (10804) – 02/01/2026
▪ Al-Quds Newspaper – Issue No. (20249) – 02/01/2026
▪ Al-Ayyam Newspaper – Issue No. (10806) – 02/01/2026
A new strategic partnership that embodies the integration of efforts in serving Palestinian media, preserving national memory, and enhancing a professional Palestinian narrative.
The Chairman of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, Mr. Yousef Al Krunz, and the Chairman of Qamat – for Documenting the Palestinian Struggle, Mr. Anas Al-Asta, signed today, Thursday, a joint cooperation agreement, coinciding with the start of the new year 2026. This marks the first joint initiative between the two organizations, aiming to unify efforts and establish strategic cooperation in the fields of media training, documentary filmmaking, and digital documentation.
The signing ceremony was attended by Qamat Vice President Thaer Thabet, the Organization Vice Chair Wasal Abu Alia, and Treasurer Manar Sbaih.
The agreement stipulates the implementation of specialized media programs, organizing training in digital documentation and storytelling for university students and media graduates, and developing content that enhances the presence of the Palestinian struggle narrative across digital, media, and diplomatic platforms.
Both parties emphasized that this step aligns with a national vision recognizing the importance of media as a cultural and advocacy tool, and the role of documentation in preserving collective memory and passing on the experiences of the struggle to future generations.
This partnership represents the beginning of a new phase of professional collaboration between the two organizations, opening creative horizons in the Palestinian media landscape and enhancing the skills and competencies of youth, particularly university students and graduates.