The Chairman of the Board of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization (PNMD), journalist Dr. Yousef Krunz, and the Chairman of the Board of the Palestinian Life Society, Mr. Majd Omar, in the presence of Treasurer Ms. Raghad Barakat, signed a cooperation and strategic partnership agreement aimed at unifying efforts, strengthening joint institutional work, and expanding avenues for cooperation in ways that contribute to serving the community and enhancing the capacities of young people and journalists in Palestine.
The agreement aims to develop and implement joint projects and programs targeting young journalists in Palestine, contributing to the development of their professional capacities, enhancing their skills in humanitarian media coverage, and promoting professional safety standards for journalists.
The partnership also includes the implementation of specialized training programs in first aid and occupational safety for journalists, designed to enhance their ability to respond professionally and safely to humanitarian situations and emergencies while carrying out their professional duties, particularly during field coverage through digital media and online platforms.
The two organizations emphasized that the signing of the agreement reflects their commitment to building an effective and sustainable institutional partnership, strengthening cooperation and complementarity among Palestinian institutions, and pooling efforts and resources to implement quality programs that respond to community and professional needs.
The partnership will also contribute to empowering young people and developing the capacities of professionals working in the media and humanitarian sectors, while creating opportunities for joint initiatives and programs that support the development of professional skills and promote safer and more effective media practices in Palestine.