Newsletter (July - September) 2024

We Revived 600 Dunums of Agricultural Land in Gaza to Combat the War of Starvation

Six months into the launch of the "Revive Gaza’s Farmland" project, as the sole organization working on the ground, we have successfully rehabilitated around 600 dunums of agricultural land across northern, central, and southern Gaza, reaching 270 farmers so far.

The Economic Empowerment Project Supports 600 Jordanian Farmers

We signed an agreement with the International Islamic Charity Organization – Kuwait to implement the "Economic Empowerment and Enhancement of Food and Water Security through Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives" project, under the supervision of the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture.

We Cultivated 145 Dunams in Palestine with Support from the Palestine Support Society-Bahrain

We have successfully completed the "Roots of Blessings" project in Palestine, funded by the Palestine Support Society-Bahrain, and overseen by Kaaf Humanitarian Foundation.

APN from Riyadh: "Let Us Teach the West Our Ethics During Wartime"

APN Chairperson, Razan Zuayter, affirmed that policy discussions will remain futile as long as the genocide and ecocide happening in Gaza persist, during the 10th Regional Conservation Forum for West Asia, organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

"Re-rooting" — When Art Becomes a Tool Towards Food Sovereignty

APN General Manager gave a lecture on food sovereignty during the book launch of "Re-rooting" at Darat al-Funun. Al Jaajaa contributed to the book with an article titled "Enhancing Food Sovereignty Begins with Confronting the Roots of Agricultural Neglect".

From Rubble to Life: We Rehabilitated 17 Greenhouses in Gaza

For the first time since the brutal aggression against the Gaza Strip, we rehabilitated 17 plastic greenhouses in northern Gaza, with support from the Direct Aid Society and under the supervision of the Kuwait Society for Relief.

We Launched the Gaza Water Wells Project by Rehabilitating 4 Water Wells

APN has launched a project to rehabilitate water wells in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with Doua Aqel's Initiative, starting with the restoration and maintenance of four wells designated for drinking and crop irrigation in north Gaza.

Exposing the Occupation's Environmental and Agricultural Violations in Gaza During AFSC Lecture Series

We conducted a session as part of the American Friends Service Committee’s (AFSC) series “Climate Justice in the Arab Region: Where Do We Stand?”. The lecture, titled “Climate Action: Between Meaningful Agreements and False Solutions”, offered a critical examination of climate action through the lens of climate justice.

Memorandum of Understanding Between APN and Al Hussein Technical University to Promote Student Volunteering

We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Al Hussein Technical University to enhance environmental and agricultural awareness among students.

Zuayter Delivers Lecture Titled “Food Crisis or Agricultural Policy Crisis?” at Eco Jo Expo 2024

APN Chairperson, Razan Zuayter, took part in the panel discussion titled “Food Crisis or Agricultural Policy Crisis?", on the third day of the Eco Jo Expo 2024.

Sustainable Partnership Between APN and Bank Al Etihad

As part of the ongoing collaboration between APN and Bank Al Etihad, we cultivated 300 citrus trees on a farm in Al-Balawinah area with the participation of the bank's employees.

Our Powerful Media Presence in Q3-2024

Explore the diverse media coverage of our work and activities from July - September 2023.

We Demanded an End to the Weaponization of Starvation at the PCFS Summit

We introduced the Rural People's Development Agenda on Food during PCFS's Summit "Forward Out Future", which served as a counter-summit to the United Nations "Summit of the Future", dominated by profit-driven corporations and imperialist powers competing for control.

340 Grape Seedlings in Beit Skaria – Bethlehem with the Support of Ghiath and Nadia Sukhtian

We planted 340 grape seedlings on the land of farmer Fathi Abedah in Beit Skaria area, with support from Ghiath and Nadia Sukhtian.

200 Grape Seedlings Confront the Apartheid Wall with the Support of Hashem Huneidi

Behind the Apartheid Wall, between the villages of Al-Walaja and Al-Maliha, we managed to enter through the tunnel gate built by the occupation on the land of farmer Omar Hajajla, and plant 200 grape seedlings with the support of Mr. Hashem Al-Hunaidi.

Cambridge High School Students Show Support for the Revive Gaza's Farmland Project

For the second consecutive year, we participated in the NGO Exhibition organized by Cambridge High School.

Badr Al Jadeedah Welcomes 500 Trees with the Support of APN and MetLife

With the start of the winter agricultural season, APN cultivated 500 diverse fruit trees in Badr Al Jadeedah area with the support of MetLife.

The Resilient Village of Jab’a Honor the Late Barjas Al Barjas

We planted 160 fruit trees in the besieged village of Jab'a, supported by the family of the late Barjas Hamed Al Barjas, to reinforce the farmers’ steadfastness on their lands.

APN Lectures on Real Climate Action at the Baptist School

We delivered two lectures to 9th and 10th graders at Baptist School, titled "Sustainable Development: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Climate Action". The lecture focused on genuine sustainable development and climate action, emphasizing the importance of supporting small farmers, promoting local production, and advancing food sovereignty.

Our Call to Amplify the Voices of Small Farmers in International Platforms

During UNEP's Farmers Major Group meeting, we called for greater attention to smallholders’ needs, urging that their voices be heard in international platforms to ensure their active participation in developing policies that protect their local food systems.

Our 2023 Annual Report is Out

We released our 2023 Annual Report, showcasing the key achievements across our core programmes.