As MIFTAH’s Secretary General, I would like to present the organization’s
tenth annual activities report, which gives an outline of MIFTAH’s
implemented projects and activities throughout this year and also its
future aspirations.
I am pleased to say that this year has been extremely productive in terms of
our projects and of MIFTAH’s overall fulfillment of its mission statement towards
promoting global dialogue, democracy and good governance. To this end, we
have continued our work with women and youth, both in the political arenas and
on the ground in order to empower these marginalized sectors and thus render
them more effective in society.
|
 |
In addition, MIFTAH has also continued its efforts in strengthening the role of the
media in enhancing systems of accountability and transparency and access to
information through its endeavors of media monitoring. Several media monitoring
reports have been issued on major events.
MIFTAH’s women leadership and youth empowerment programs continue to
top its priorities, specially of supporting women and youth in political life and
decision-making positions. MIFTAH is also involved with these sectors in incomegenerating
projects in Palestinian rural areas in a bid to strengthen their role in
society and offer them more independence in their communities and at home.
It is my belief that MIFTAH has and continues to do important and crucial work
within Palestinian society towards advancing this society and transforming it into
a more democratic and responsible entity. Part of MIFTAH’s philosophy is that
for a sound society to be developed, principles and values of good governance,
responsible citizenship and the free flow of information and ideas must be
instilled. MIFTAH has played an active role over the past 10 years to realize this
aspiration.
Hence, allow me to give thanks to MIFTAH’s board members, funders,
administration and staff for showing incredible team work and realizing the
goals which we set for ourselves at the beginning of this year. We are equally as
committed to further developing and advancing our work for the years to come
in order to widen our platform of influence and increase our positive role in our
society. I am confident that MIFTAH’s team is competent, ready and willing to
take on any new challenges set for it in the future, equipped with a commitment
to creating a better Palestine.
|
