LOCALLY LED · FUTURE FOCUSED
Empowering Palestinian-led leadership
We invest in independent media, research, and
youth programs to build informed, resilient
communities — from within.
EIN: 501c3
59-3806403 registered nonprofit
New York, NY
3
project
spotlights
2025
active
year
MISSION
Supporting Palestinian civil society with resources to foster informed youth, resilient communities, and a vibrant society.
Project spotlights
Sunbird highlights Palestinian-led initiatives that are already creating impact on the ground. These are the efforts we currently prioritize — rooted in local leadership and built for lasting change.
Zimam
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Building democratic participation through leadership incubators, policy training, and civic engagement programs.
Masa7a
INDEPENDENT MEDIA
A youth-led podcast and digital platform amplifying Palestinian voices through storytelling and media literacy.
ISEP
RESEARCH
Evidence-based research on social and economic challenges, informing public dialogue and policy.
● Sunbird supports a growing network of Palestinian-led initiatives. Project spotlights reflect our current priorities — we welcome conversations about other impactful efforts in the region.
THE PROBLEM
Palestinian youth-led initiatives are doing the work — but lack the backing to grow.
Across cities, villages, and refugee camps, young Palestinians are creating ideas, launching initiatives, and raising their voices in ways that shape their communities.
But many of these efforts lack long-term funding, institutional support, and the visibility needed to sustain and scale their impact.
THE SOLUTION
Sunbird bridges the gap between local vision and lasting resources.
We bring together donors, partners, and community members who believe in the power of local leadership — and direct resources to Palestinian-led efforts that are already working.
“Real, meaningful change must remain in the hands of the people driving it — not imposed from the outside.”
How we create impact
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Independent media
Youth-led platforms that amplify Palestinian voices and build digital media literacy across communities.
Evidence-based research
Independent research that informs policy and elevates community-driven solutions.
Youth leadership
Incubators and civic programs building the next generation of Palestinian civic leaders.
“A vibrant, pluralistic, and prosperous Palestine that inspires
hope and excellence across the wider region.”
— SUNBIRD INITIATIVE VISION