JERUSALEM, August 12, 2017 (WAFA) – European Union (EU) Representative Ralph Tarraf Friday joined over 50 Palestinian youth volunteers participating in a two day event at the Youth Village in Kufur Ne‘mah, west of Ramallah, to celebrate International Youth Day 2017, said an EU press release.
The EU initiative was implemented in partnership with Sharek Youth Forum, the youth NGO behind the creation of the youth village.
The Youth village is an educational, environmental, sports, and entertainment village established by Sharek Youth Forum on 35 dunums of land providing environmental and cultural education for youth and children. The Village is considered one of the rare spaces designated for young people‘s development and recreation.
"The Youth village established by Sharek Youth Forum is a unique initiative in Palestine. Here we see a space developed by the young people for their own benefit. It allows them to explore their potentials, exchange ideas, and share aspirations. Today we join young Palestinians in their village to celebrate the International Youth Day. Their choice of focusing this event on water reflects sense of a responsibility with regards to environment and management of scarce natural resources, "said Tarraf.
"Over 50 young people from all across the West Bank gathered today to celebrate the International Youth Day and volunteer with us in a two day event. As part of the activity, we have planted trees and engaged in a series of games and challenges, all aiming to raise awareness of the need to protect the environment. The village is becoming a promising facility for Palestinian youth to enjoy and use", said Executive Director of Sharek Youth Forum, Bader Zamareh,
The EU, through marking the International Youth Day, is committed to supporting the cultivation and advancement of youth capabilities in environmentally friendly spaces. The Youth Village is one model of an open space which benefits thousands of Palestinian children and youth visiting the camping grounds and gardens on an annual basis, said the release.
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