Newsletter (April - June 2025)

"Revive Gaza’s Farmland" Continues Agricultural Activities and Achieves Tangible Results

The Revive Gaza’s Farmland project, which we launched a year and a half ago, continues to implement agricultural activities across various areas of Gaza. Between April and the end of June, the project cultivated approximately 74 dunums, bringing the total area planted since the project's launch to 1,252 dunums.

Conclusion of the Economic Empowerment and Enhancement of Food and Water Security Project in Jordan

We concluded our Economic Empowerment and Enhancement of Food and Water Security Project in the Jordan Valley, implemented in cooperation with the International Islamic Charitable Organization – Kuwait. The project supported 600 farming families across the northern, central, and southern Jordan Valley through the provision of 25,000 fruit trees and 5,000 kilograms of vegetable seeds. It also included the installation of 716,000 meters of irrigation networks across 375 dunums of farmland. Additional components involved the construction and rehabilitation of 80 agricultural ponds, the distribution of 5,150 kilograms of molokhia seeds and 200 beehives across various areas, and the installation of a solar-powered machine for drying vegetables and fruits in Ghor es-Safi.

Together for Lebanon's Olives: APN Launches a Regional Project from Jordan to Lebanon to Revive Destroyed Olive Farms

We planted 2,000 olive trees in Lebanon as part of our new project, Together for Lebanon’s Olives, under the patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture.

Zuayter at the “BilAraby” Summit: I Will Continue My Green Resistance to Stay Connected to My Roots

As part of the inaugural edition of the “BilAraby” initiative—one of the Qatar Foundation’s programs—APN President Razan Zuayter shared her vision connecting agriculture, culture, and resistance. She emphasized that agriculture is not merely an economic or environmental activity, but a cultural act that reflects the identity of peoples and serves as a form of resistance against displacement and food colonialism.

“Sumood” Project Confronts One of the Largest Settlement Blocs in the West Bank

We concluded the “Sumood” Project in a village in the southern West Bank located within one of the largest settlement blocs, by providing direct agricultural inputs to 37 farmers and families in the village. This included the planting of 3,441 fruit trees across an area of 101 dunums. In addition, comprehensive agricultural packages were distributed to all household gardens, including irrigation and fertilization systems, water tanks, farming tools, organic fertilizers, seeds, seedlings, and poultry.

Al Jaajaa from Lebanon: A Just Environmental Transition Means Justice, Sovereignty, and Peoples’ Right to Access Their Resources

As part of the Sixth Annual Environmental Politics in the Middle East and North Africa Conference, organized by the Arab Reform Initiative in Lebanon under the theme "Rethinking Justice in Environmental Transitions During Times of Conflict and Crisis", APN Agricultural Advisor Hassan Al Jaajaa emphasized that the concept of a just environmental transition in our region must be rooted in our unique political, social, and environmental contexts. Chief among these is the reality that wars, conflicts, occupation, and genocide pose structural barriers to achieving any genuine environmental or developmental transformation.

APN Launches Its 2024 Annual Report: Our Achievements in Agricultural Rehabilitation, Advocacy, and Mobilization at Local, Regional, and Global Levels

We launched our 2024 Annual Report, revealing a series of achievements and international advocacy efforts that strengthen our position as one of the leading active organizations in the Arab region.

We Called on Brazil to Impose an Energy Embargo on the Israeli Occupation

During our participation in the Coordinating Committee meeting of the Civil Society and Indigenous Peoples’ Mechanism (CSIPM) of the Committee on World Food Security, we urged the Brazilian government to translate its public condemnations of Israeli aggression into concrete action, first and foremost by halting the export of crude oil and petroleum derivatives to Israel.

APN General Manager in ILPS Webinar: U.S. Militarization in the Region Fuels Occupation and Genocide in Palestine

During a webinar organized by the International League of Peoples' Struggles (ILPS), APN General Manager, Mariam Al Jaajaa, spoke about the central role of U.S. militarization in sustaining the Israeli occupation and its broader impact on Palestine and the region. She emphasized the urgent need to build unified international solidarity to confront these policies.

A Story Told: A Joint Activity Between APN and Al Salwa Publishers

Author Taghreed Najjar, writer of the novel “Sitt al-Kul” published by Al Salwa Publishers, organized an interactive awareness session for fifth-grade students at Amman National School. The session addressed the story of the first fisherwoman in Gaza, as well as the concept of food sovereignty in the Palestinian and Arab context.

APN and Al-Baqa’a Camp Lay the Foundations for a Community Agricultural Action Plan

The Women’s Program Center in Al-Baqa’a refugee camp hosted a consultative meeting bringing together members of the local community and APN General Manager to establish a joint action plan aimed at promoting community agriculture and achieving food sovereignty within the camp.

APN Highlights Palestinian Environmental Struggle in ILPS International Earth Day Webinar

The International League of Peoples' Struggles (ILPS) marked Earth Day by organizing a webinar titled “Environment and Liberation” on April 21. APN was represented by its Advocacy and Research Officer, who emphasized the deep connection between environmental struggle and national liberation in Palestine.

We Raised the Voice of the Global South at the Global Land Forum in Colombia

We participated in the Global Land Forum organized by the International Land Coalition in the Colombian capital, Bogotá, where we presented our role in influencing international environmental and agricultural policies, as well as our efforts to protect land and support food sovereignty.

Our Team Plants 2,000 Fruit Trees to Support the Steadfastness of the People of Masafer Yatta and Bayt Sakarya

We planted 2,000 fruit trees, supported by Abu Shaqra, in Umm al-Khair, one of the villages in Masafer Yatta south of Hebron, and in the village of Bayt Sakarya south of Bethlehem, as part of the Million Tree Campaign.

Jordan Kuwait Bank Supports the Planting of 1,000 Fruit Trees

We planted 250 fruit trees in the Na’ima area of Irbid Governorate, as part of a larger commitment by the Jordan Kuwait Bank to plant 1,000 trees in 2025.

Our Participation in a People's Tribunal with Global Activists to Expose the Occupation's Crimes in Gaza

We participated along with a distinguished group of human rights activists, intellectuals, legal experts, and academics from around the world in a People’s Tribunal against the Israeli occupation, aiming to expose the crimes committed in Gaza amid the international community’s failure to hold perpetrators accountable.

APN General Manager in “Kumi Now” Session: Agriculture is Our Weapon Against Occupation and Hunger

APN General Manager delivered a lecture titled “Green Resistance and the Struggle for Food Sovereignty” as part of the "Kumi Now" series, launched by the Palestinian organization Sabeel. The session was attended by 80 to 100 participants from Europe and the United States. During the lecture, she discussed the concept of green resistance and highlighted the role of environmental and developmental programs in strengthening the steadfastness of Palestinian farmers.

Housing Bank Renews Its Diamond Sponsorship for the Fifth Year

Housing Bank has announced the continuation of its support for APN’s Green Caravan programme, renewing its diamond sponsorship for the fifth consecutive year through the contribution of 2,000 fruit trees to be planted this year.

Partnership to Promote Environmental Awareness with Mashrek International School

APN has signed a new partnership agreement with Mashrek International School, aimed at strengthening collaboration in the areas of food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, and raising environmental awareness among students.

International Activists and Journalists Visit Jordan and Meet with APN in a Deep-Dive Dialogue Session

We held an in-depth dialogue session with an international delegation consisting of 11 journalists, experts, and activists working in the fields of climate justice and environmental protection. The delegation included members from the United States, Brazil, the Philippines, and India, and their visit to Jordan aimed to learn more about environmental efforts in the region.

Members of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Their Families Plant Trees and Share a Homemade Iftar in Badr

In a vibrant day of volunteer work, more than 40 members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and their families came together in a joyful and community-driven atmosphere, coordinated by entrepreneur Doua Aqel, to support APN by planting 120 fruit trees on the land of a local farmer in Badr, as part of the Green Caravan programme.

APN Hosts Regional Meeting to Discuss Environmental and Agricultural Challenges in the Arab Region

APN hosted 14 environmental and agricultural activists from Lebanon, Palestine, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt in Jordan as part of the annual meeting of Terre et Humanisme and its partners in the Arab region.

APN Participates in “Sharing the Planet” Activity with Asamiah International School

Asamiah International School organized a special visit for APN as part of their “Sharing the Planet” activities, aimed at highlighting the importance and benefits of tree planting and fostering values of social responsibility and environmental awareness among students.

APN Hosts a Student Delegation from NYU – Abu Dhabi

We hosted a group of 15 students from the "Technology for Sustainable Development" course, part of New York University Abu Dhabi's experiential learning program.

Zuayter Speaks at Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels

APN Chairperson, Razan Zuayter, participated in a session held as part of the Free School program accompanying the international Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels. She delivered a lecture highlighting the APN’s pioneering work, including the Revive Gaza’s Farmland project which aims to counter the systematic war of starvation imposed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza.

Royal Jordanian Takes Flight from the Ground by Planting 500 Olive Trees in the Soil of Al-Jizah in Jordan

We planted 500 olive trees in Al-Jizah area alongside Royal Jordanian as part of its ongoing and active participation in the Green Caravan programme, which aims to enhance vegetation cover in Jordan.

Theresa Wolfwood and Robert Massoud Organise Special Event in Canada to Support Gaza’s Farmers

Canadian activist and human rights defender Theresa Wolfwood organised a special event at her home in Victoria - Canada to support our Revive Gaza's Farmland project, with the participation of Palestinian Canadian activist Robert Massoud, founder of Zatoun, a fair-trade project for Palestinian olive oil.

Capital Bank Plants 500 Olive Trees in Khan Zbeeb – Jordan on World Environment Day

To mark World Environment Day, APN organised a tree planting activity in Khan Zbeeb in Al-Amiriyah – Jordan, with the participation of Capital Bank employees, who planted 500 olive trees in support of a small local farmer.

Zuayter: "Revive Gaza's Farmland" Project Is a Lifeline Under Siege – We Must Strengthen and Expand it

APN Chairperson, Razan Zuayter, stressed the importance of supporting initiatives like our "Revive Gaza's Farmland" project to ensure their expansion and enable them to serve a greater number of families through increased local agricultural production. Her remarks came during a gathering organized by Mrs. Zain Habash Aloul at City Mall, attended by around 40 women activists and community leaders in Jordan.

Students from the American Community School Plant 151 Fruit Trees in Badr – Jordan

Students from the American Community Schools took part in a special agricultural activity under the Green Caravan programme, during which 151 fruit trees were planted in Badr – Jordan. The trees will benefit five farming families who rely on the land as their primary source of livelihood.

150 Olive Trees Planted in Al-Jizah by Amman Baptist School Students

Students from the Amman Baptist School joined us in two planting activities in Al-Jizah, where they planted 150 olive trees with their own hands. These activities are part of the Green Caravan programme, which aims to support Jordanian farmers and combat desertification by increasing green cover.

Edgo Plants 100 Fruit Trees in Badr – Jordan to Support Local Agriculture

Edgo's employees took part in planting 100 fruit trees in Badr – Jordan, supporting a local farmer as part of our Green Caravan programme.

Deriv Plants 100 Fruit Trees in Badr – Jordan

In our first collaboration with Deriv Group, we planted 100 fruit trees in Badr-Jordan, as part of the Green Caravan programme.

APN in the Headlines – April to June 2025

Key media outlets that covered our activities and reports highlighting our work during the period from April to June 2025.