Children are intimidated and traumatised by the conflict. Hundreds have been killed, thousands injured and hundreds arrested

Zajel attempts to ease the pain and desperation of the youth with out-of-school education and entertainment, with the aid of local and international volunteers. Its aim is to provide new skills, relieve the intensive boredom and despair, and most importantly, provide smile.

The Israeli occupation has a devastating toll on Palestinian youth and their education.

Many schools have been occupied or even destroyed. Countless hours/days of class have been lost to the seemingly endless military curfew and because teachers can't make it through the checkpoints or are arrested. University is now a distant dream for former and aspiring students.

Just going to school is made difficult or impossible by checkpoints and dangerous military operations.

At least 447 primary and post-secondary students have been killed. Hundreds have been arrested and over 2500 others injured.

Hundreds of schools have been closed (sometimes permanently), damaged or destroyed.

Many children are so distressed by their daily situation that concentration in class, if they continue to attend, is difficult. Psychological trauma and hopelessness are soaring.

Children are losing their fundamental human rights to life and education. Their generation is truly becoming a lost generation.

This is the reason for the Zajel Youth Exchange Program


All welcome. Entrance free. Collection for donations