taybeh youth center, palestine - Project development office

LATIN PATRIARCHATE
OF JERUSALEM
PROJECT PROPOSAL
taybeh youth center, palestine
GA 055/16
General Administration
Project Development Office
april 2016
Taybeh youth center, palestine
“Dear Young People,
Do Not Bury Your Talents, The Gifts That God Has Given You!
Do Not Be Afraid to Dream of Great Things.”
(H.H. Pope Francis)
THE LATIN PATRIARCHATE
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (LPJ) was restored in 1847; its main goal is to promote the best
interest of the local communities it serves in. Today, the Patriarchal Diocese oversees about 90,000
faithful in four countries, including the Galilee, The Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Cyprus, covering
a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, religions and traditions. Serving all with special emphasis on t
INTRODUCTION
Taybeh
Taybeh is a Palestinian village located In the center of the West
Bank,, only 30 km from Jerusalem, 40 km from Nablus and 20
km from Ramallah and Jericho. From its elevated site (920m)
between biblical Samaria and Judea, it overlooks the desert
wilderness, the Jordan Valley, Jericho and Dead Sea. Taybeh
is one of the most ancient places in Palestine, dating back to
the Bronze Age. Established by the Canaanites between 25002900 BC, Taybeh is mentioned in the Old Testament as Ofra
(Joshua, Judges, I Samuel). It is Ephraim, the village in which
Jesus chose to stay with His disciples before his Passion.
The original Church of St George, built by the Byzantines In the 5th century and rebuilt by the Crusaders
in the 12th century, lie in ruins on the eastern outskirts of Taybeh, behind the Melkite Church, which
is called “El Khader.”
Christian Community
Living amidst Muslim villages, Israeli settlements and military roadblocks, Taybeh’s 1,300 inhabitants
are intensely proud of their Christian heritage, their folklore group and Choir. the masses follow the
liturgy in Arabic language and groups are welcomed by the Parish Priest and members of the community
to celebrate Holy Mass together, as well as discuss the relevant aspects of Christians’ day to day life In
the Holy Land. Today, Taybeh is the only Christian village in Palestine with 100% Christian population.
the village maintains an ecumenical spirit, even celebrating Christmas and Easter together.
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Latin Patriarchate School in Taybeh
In 1869 a second school was established in it by the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem. This school was
divided into two parts, one for boys and the other for girls. Twenty-five male students studied at the
boys’ school and fifteen female students studied at the girls’ school. In 1966 the “two schools” were
put together where boys and girls were able to study at it. In 1978 the school became a secondary one
and that allowed many students from the neighboring villages to join it.
The school consists of two floors, a yard and playgrounds for basketball, volleyball and handball. It
comprises all the stages of learning, starts from the kindergarten up to the secondary stage, literary
and scientific streams. Since 1978, 20 groups have been graduated. There are 31 teachers in the
school, males and females. They work in the kindergarten and there are two nuns who teach religious
education. It has a modern library that contains at least fifteen hundred books of both languages
English and Arabic.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The youth in Taybeh constitute the majority of the population, yet it remains the most subjugated and
marginalized. The youth suffer from many economic and social problems because of many reasons,
such as lack of employment opportunities, Israeli blockade on the West Bank, lack of resources, etc.
In addition to that, common social problems are a result of lack of recreation or entertainment centers
and inadequate social facilities. This situation has led the youth to engage in many bad habits, such as
smoking and drinking alcohol in cars at late hours in the night.
In a study made by the Parish Priest and the LPJ, they indicated that the reason for problems caused
by youth in Taybeh is the lack of entertainment centers for them, and that the establishment of youth
center could alleviate the problems of the above-mentioned issues.
It is essential for the LPJ to act as soon as possible to reverse the deteriorating situation of the youth,
in order to maintain the sustenance of the growing Palestinian generations. Their potentials could be
used for the development of the Palestinian State, if attention is paid to them. Recognizing this, the
LPJ is intending to create a Youth Center in Taybeh for the youth from ages 8 to 25.
The purpose of the project is to offer the youth and the community an adequate center to provide
essential services for the young people. The center would also be available for the general community
use. It is envisioned that the new facilities will be a welcoming and vibrant community space where the
community, particularly young people, can meet, connect, interact, receive training, counseling and
enjoy a range of social and recreational activities.
SCOPE OF WORK
The LPJ’s strategy is to create a fostering Youth Center in Taybeh for boys and girls respectively.
Implementation will include rehabilitation of two existing rooms and kitchen, demolition works,
rehabilitation of the outdoor garden, planting trees and flowers, relocation and provision of entertainment
equipment, furniture, computers, text books and a library.
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Once rehabilitation work is completed, rooms will be fitted with chairs, tables and furniture to prepare
the center to start operating. The rooms will be used by the youth for different indoor recreational
and educational activities, while the garden will function as an outdoor space for different plays and
activities. The proposed project will motivate the youth towards behavior change and participation in
socio-economic change in Taybeh.
BENEFICIARIES
The target beneficiaries of this project will be the youth of Taybeh, including the young who are in
school, university students, graduates and young workers. The indirect beneficiaries of this project will
be all the people of Taybeh and the community as a whole.
EXECUTION/DURATION
The local technical team have prepared all the necessary detail designs and budgets for the project.
The project will require two months from staring date, aiming to be completed in 2016.
DESIGN PLAN
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PROPOSED BUDGET
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Cost Estimation
Summary Sheet
Total of Civil Works
Total of Mechanical Works
Total of Electrical Works
Design, Management, Supervision (3%)
Total in USD
$54,110.00
$1,500.00
$3,500.00
$1,773.30
60,883.30
For further details, please contact the Project Development Office.
PHOTOS
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LATIN PATRIARCHATE
OF JERUSALEM
Rev. Fr. Imad Twal
General Administrator
General Administration Office
Jaffa Gate, P.O. Box 14152
Jerusalem 9114101
Tel. + 972 2 6282323
E-mail: ceo@lpj.org
www.lpj.org