General Institutional Profile

Palestinian Environmental Friends (PEF) is a leading non-profit organization,
was established in 1998 by a group of Palestinian experts interested in environment and natural resources issues.
PEF is inspired by creativity, dignity, and transparency values, striving for people’s green healthy environment now, and in time to come. PEF is active all over Gaza Strip, and mainly tackles the issues of the following areas: climate change, green practices, water and wastewater, solid waste management, food security and livelihoods, shelter, education, public health, infrastructure and capacity building activities, and related awareness campaigns of the communities. Collectively, PEF works towards contributing to environment and culture, sustaining the local resources, and linking the Palestinian communities with global initiatives.

Legal Status:
– Establishment Date: 1998
– Registration Date: 9/8/2000
– Registration Number:6008

Vision

Green Culture and Blossoming …

Objectives

Improve the environmental situation in the Palestinian territories,

Raise communities’ public health & environmental awareness and practices,

Protect the local environment and natural resources from pollution and mining.

Contribute to sustainable and well-developed research strategies

Maintain cooperation with local, regional, and international organizations

Mission

PEF was founded, powered by creativity, dignity, transparency, and sustainability values, contributing to environment and culture, sustaining the local resources, and linking the Palestinian communities with global initiatives.

Values

Comply with all Palestinian law, International humanitarian, and Human Rights laws.

Devote to community participation, engagement, and voluntary principles.

Commit to receiving funding in compliance with Palestinian law and the United Nations Charter.

Commit to the community culture, equity, and diversity principles.

Pledge to enhance the integration and partnership with the stakeholders and actors.

Apply the principles of: professionalism, sustainable development – transparency – accountability – initiative, learning, creativity, teamwork, justice, rationale, social responsibility, impartiality, and accuracy.