This project aims to assess the impact of the ongoing collaboration between international volunteers and the Palestinian community in the South Hebron Hills, West Bank. With the Palestinian residents facing violence from Israeli settlers, particularly towards school children, Operazione Colomba (OC) has provided essential support by accompanying them through UCP. It is crucial to evaluate how this partnership has influenced safety and well-being. The project focuses on understanding OC role in creating a sense of security between 2018 and 2023, aligned with the nonviolent resistance efforts led by the Palestinian community, and the ability in remaining responsive to the needs.
The project pilots the participatory evaluation methodology developed by the Creating Safer Space network in a workshop series with academics and practitioners.
Project Team:
The project is lead by Association Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII (Operation Dove / Operazione Colomba), Italy, in collaboration with Youth of Sumud, Palestine.
Website:
https://www.operazionecolomba.it/en/projects/middle-east/palestine/
