Human Supporters Association
Human Supporters Association defines itself as a grassroots organization. We offer the youth of Nablus and its surroundings a non-violent, proactive alternative in dealing with the given political realities, and we aim to be a gathering point for activists promoting justice and social change within Palestinian society.
Human Supporters Association's mission is to empower, mobilize and serve the local community, with a focus on our children and teenagers. Furthermore, Human Supporters Association teaches young people how to become proactive in their own society in a positive way, and aims to pave the road for future community leaders with a self-critical approach.
History
In May 2002, following the Israeli invasion of the city of Nablus, a group of young paramedics from Nablus had the idea to reach out to children and teenagers who go through traumatic events on a daily basis. Their aim was to bring happiness and pleasure into their daily lives while enabling them to reclaim their rights. Their ideas were put into practice through public parties for youth in and around Nablus. As these events became more regular, the small team quickly grew into a well-established organization. On the 14th of June 2006 the Human Supporters Association received official recognition as a non-governmental organization, and ever since, it has continued to grow and adapt according to the needs of the young society of Nablus.
Human Supporters Association believes in a political-psychological approach, because "one cannot take the traumatic experience out of the political context of the life of the young people." Therefore, we consider it to be important to initiate a work method that combines psychological work with training and empowerment for activism against the occupation, along with building up the society in a time of constant occupation.
Our programs
Human Supporters Association provides a range of different projects. Every project attempts to give the youth the opportunity to freely express themselves whilst understanding the situation their living in. The projects aim at enhancing the quality of their lives through helping to cope with their trauma, and educating them in all sorts of manners. We have divided our projects into four types of programs: psycho-educational, educational, sportive and cultural, and self-sustainability.
Psycho-educational program:
- Human Right Theater Project
- Voice of Kids
- Summer Camp
- Puppet Project
Sportive and Cultural program:
- Art, drama, and dance laboratories
- Football, table tennis, and volleyball
- Dabkeh band
- Informal hip-hop band
- Dabkeh band and dabkeh school
- Music band and music school
- Football team and football club
Educational program:
- Literacy classes
- Arabic classes
- English classes
- French classes
- School support
- Workshops on Human Rights
- Workshops on Health
- Workshops on Environmental Issues
Self-sustainability program:
- Cook book
- Yearly fundraiser
Without the support of our friends, partners, and donors, Human Supporters Association would not be able to thrive, and continue to put smiles on the faces of the youth of Nablus. We are deeply grateful for their believe in our organization, and their unconditional support. Shukran!
National
Palestinian Counseling Center
Defense Children International
Treatment and Rehabilitation for Victims of Torture
SOS Village
Tamer Institute
Médecin du Monde
Family Defense Society
Hawwa Society for Culture and Arts
Friends of life anti-drug society
Red Cresent
Future makers Society
Union Health Care Committee
Community Service Center
International
Cooperazione Internazionale Sud-Sud
European Union
Avec Naplouse (Ma'a Nablus)
Human Supporters Association Paris, France
Medico International
Amics De Palanques
Salam i ragazzi dell'Olivo Milano
Battle for Education
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in an internship or volunteer position at Human Supporters Association, we request you email us your CV and a one-page cover letter including your motivation for a specific program or project you believe you can contribute to. We will confirm receiving your application within one week, and will respond with possible positions shortly after. We consider applications for both internships and volunteering all year round.
Please contact us for any details or further questions.
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Location
Western entrance to the old city
Darwazeh Building, Old Najah Street
Nablus, Palestinian Occupied Territories
Contact
Telephone: 00972 599 388 399 (Arabic and English)
Telephone: 00970 599 15 15 50 (French)
Fax: 00972 923 79 312
human.supporters.association_gmail.com
www.humansupporters.org
www.humansupporters.blogspot.com
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