PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
Three initiatives. One mission.
Sunbird highlights Palestinian-led organizations already creating impact. Each plays a distinct role — and together they represent the kind of community-driven change we exist to support.
Zimam
PALESTINIAN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Zimam is a youth movement dedicated to developing a more democratic, engaged society in the West Bank and Gaza. Through leadership incubators, ambassador programs, and public policy training, Zimam equips young Palestinians with the tools to participate actively in civic life.
Many Zimam alumni go on to engage in local elections, public service, and community leadership — creating a pipeline of informed, capable Palestinian leaders committed to positive change.
FOCUS AREA
Civic engagement, public policy training, democratic participation
KEY PROGRAMS
Leadership Incubator · Ambassador Program · Policy workshops
2025 PRIORITY
Expand access to training, internships, and civic engagement opportunities
Masa7a
INDEPENDENT MEDIA FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
Masa7a is a youth-led, independent podcast and digital platform dedicated to amplifying Palestinian voices. Through open conversation, creative storytelling, and media literacy programs, Masa7a empowers young people to explore issues affecting their communities.
By supporting Masa7a, Sunbird helps ensure that Palestinian youth can shape the narratives that define them — on their own terms, in their own voice.
FORMAT
Podcast, digital media, social content, media literacy programs
CHANNELS
Instagram · YouTube · @masa7achannel
2025 PRIORITY
Broaden reach and expand platform for youth-led discourse
ISEP
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS
The Institute for Social and Economic Progress (ISEP) conducts independent, evidence-based research on the social and economic challenges facing Palestinian communities. With a commitment to accessibility and public dialogue, ISEP’s work informs policy and elevates community-driven solutions.
ISEP champions research that centers Palestinian-defined solutions — producing knowledge that belongs to and serves the communities it studies.
FOCUS AREA
Social policy, economic research, public dialogue, community solutions
APPROACH
Evidence-based · Palestinian-defined · Publicly accessible
2025 PRIORITY
Fund comprehensive studies on emerging social and economic issues
● These spotlights reflect Sunbird’s current funding priorities. We support a growing network of Palestinian-led initiatives and welcome conversations about other impactful efforts in the region. Get in touch to discuss collaboration or funding.
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