Dura Municipality Inaugurates a Multi-Purpose Hall for the Youth Council to Support Youth Programmes and Initiatives, Funded by SOS Children’s Villages
Dura Municipality inaugurated a multi-purpose hall dedicated to the Youth Council at Dura Stadium Hall, as part of its ongoing efforts to support young people and children by providing suitable spaces and an enabling environment to harness their energy and develop their skills and capabilities. The project was funded by SOS Children’s Villages Palestine and included furnishing the hall with furniture, office desks, equipment, and the necessary tools to host various activities and programmes.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dura Mayor Eng. Mohann Amro; Mr. Mohammad Abu Shamsieh, Emergency and Project Management Director at SOS Children’s Villages Palestine; Ms. Alaa Fatafta, Bethlehem Programme Manager; their accompanying delegation; and the Head and members of the Youth Council.
Dura Mayor Eng. Mohann Amro reaffirmed the Municipality’s commitment to supporting young people and children and directing their energy and abilities towards positive initiatives and activities that serve the community. He praised the support provided by SOS Children’s Villages and its contribution to equipping the hall, describing it as an important space for hosting youth activities and strengthening their role in the community. He also stressed the importance of sustaining cooperation and expanding the partnership to support further initiatives and programmes targeting young people and children.
For his part, Ahmed Amayreh, Head of the Youth Council, expressed his gratitude to Dura Municipality and SOS Children’s Villages for their support and attention to the Council’s needs. He highlighted the Council’s key activities and initiatives, emphasizing the importance of having this hall to coordinate members’ efforts, develop their work, and provide a suitable space for planning and implementing youth activities and events.
In turn, Mr. Mohammad Abu Shamsieh expressed his appreciation for the strong partnership and cooperation with Dura Municipality and the Youth Council. He explained that the intervention plan extends over several years and includes supporting various initiatives, developing partnerships, providing funding opportunities, and reaching out to the most vulnerable young people, thereby enhancing their participation and creating broader opportunities for initiative and community engagement.
Meanwhile, Ms. Alaa Fatafta, Bethlehem Programme Manager at SOS Children’s Villages, expressed her pleasure at working with Dura Municipality, praising the level of cooperation and partnership. She emphasized the importance of providing safe and supportive spaces for young people, empowering them to develop their capabilities and participate in community initiatives, in line with the programme’s objectives of supporting youth, expanding their opportunities, and ensuring that services and programmes reach the most vulnerable groups.
The meeting also included a presentation by the Youth Council highlighting its key initiatives and ongoing activities, as well as its future directions and plans. The newly inaugurated hall is expected to serve as a foundation for hosting more meaningful programmes and initiatives, encouraging young people to engage in positive participation, and strengthening their presence and role in serving their community.
