The Trust of Programs welcomed a delegation from Caritas Germany, including Mr. Kilian Linder, Ms. Roswitha Brender, and Ms. Anica Schüller.

The delegation was welcomed at the Trust’s office in Biddo, where a meeting was held with the team working across the villages of northwest Jerusalem. The session was opened with a brief introduction about the Trust by Mr. Farid Abu Ghosh- General Director, followed by presentations and discussions led by the directors of the community centers, who shared an overview of the newly established community centers’ programs and activities across the area.

The delegation then conducted a field visit to the Qatannah Community Center, where they observed an activity with young leaders focused on emotional management, implemented by trainers from the Good Friend Association. The delegation then visited Beit Surik, where they learned more about the community center and observed an activity for young leaders aimed at preparing children and youth for future community engagement and participation.

Following the field visits, the delegation returned to the Trust for an extended meeting with mayors, members of the Steering Committee, and representatives of community committees from the participating villages. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Muwaffaq Al-Khatib- Director of the Jerusalem Governorate Office.

During the meeting, Mr. Al-Khatib provided an overview of the prevailing social, economic, and political conditions in the area. The mayors and committee members also discussed the challenges facing their communities and highlighted the importance of the programs implemented by the Trust in responding to local needs.

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Diverse range of recreational, educational, cultural, and artistic activities were implemented, along with group games that encouraged cooperation and participation. These activities gave children opportunities to express themselves, develop their skills, and discover their abilities in a safe and supportive environment.

As part of the Trust’s commitment to inclusion, equality, and equal opportunities, summer activities also included 20 children with disabilities, who participated and engaged in various activities and events. Their participation contributed to fostering interaction among the children and promoting values of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

The final day featured a recreational trip to Tal Al-Qamar Swimming Pool and Bir Nabala Swimming Pool, where the children enjoyed a fun day of swimming, games, and outdoor activities, creating a joyful and memorable conclusion to the summer activities.

The Trust reaffirms its commitment to continuing the development of programs for children, strengthening inclusion and community participation, and creating safe opportunities for children to learn, play, interact, and build their skills.

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In preparation for the implementation of these MOUs, the TRSUT held a four-day training workshop from August 25–28, 2025, aimed at enhancing the administrative skills of the program coordinators in the villages of Northwest Jerusalem and Shu’fat Refugee Camp. The training was held at Caesar Hotel – Ramallah, with the participation of the TRUST’s staff working in the Northwest Jerusalem villages and Shu’fat Camp, The workshop was facilitated and lead by the TRSUT’s director general Mr. Farid Abu Ghosh.

The training covered several topics over the four days. The first day focused on the concept of community centers and their management styles, including leadership styles such as the “authoritarian” and “participatory” models.

The second day concentrated on teamwork and the qualities of an effective staff, presenting different types of teams such as multidisciplinary teams, planning teams, executive teams and task forces.

On the third day, participants discussed their perception of the TRUST’s structure and effectiveness, the synergy of balancing the professional and personal maturity and its impact on workplace.

The fourth and final day was dedicated to summarizing the training, delving into the topic of community organizing and change strategies, and discussing the expected reactions from official institutions. Participants were also divided into working groups to develop future plans for the community centers and prepare implementation projects.

This workshop comes within the framework of the TRUST’s efforts to strengthen the administrative and leadership capacities of its’ staff, contributing to institutional development and improving the quality of services provided to the local community.
This workshop will be followed by monthly workshops aimed at consolidating what they have learned.

Special thanks to the supporters of this program mainly the Gijón City Council through ACPP Spain.

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The participants discussed the psychological and social challenges affecting children with disabilities and their families, the role of community support, the rights of children with disabilities and the urgent need for specialized therapeutic centers in the region due.

The study day concluded with a success story of a young girl with a disability, highlighting her ability to overcome challenges and achieve excellence despite the difficulties.

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