Our Story The name Ibda'a ( إبداع ) means "creativity" or "creating something out of nothing" — the very spirit that defines our identity. Ibda'a organization is a grassroots, non-governmental organization based in Dheisheh Refugee Camp, located in Bethlehem, Palestine. Ibda'a was founded in 1994 by i
Ibda’a works to empower Palestinian youth, women, and children by providing inclusive cultural, educ
A Palestinian society without violence grounded in the values of justice, democracy, and respect for
Ibda'a is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where women, youth, an
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Since its founding in 1994, Ibda’a uses dance and music to share the Palestinian struggle and culture internationally,...
The work with women in Dheisheh Refugee Camp aims to support women and strengthen their role in the community by provi...
"Protecting Palestinian children is not merely a humanitarian issue, but a legal and moral obligation under internatio...
We are still working on establishing a cultural library to serve as a space for youth, children, and women in Dheisheh C...
University Scholarships Program In partnership with JAEP John Aves Education Project , we ...
Media program The media program aims to empower children and youth in the refugee camp by using visual media (sho...
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Ibdaa's children, as they travel across the world, are the true ambassadors of Palestine.
Ibdaa is the finest representative of the Palestinian refugee communities around the world
Ibdaa is an institution we are proud of, especially because it works to strengthen unity in all its forms. We wish it continued progress and success
Ibdaa's visit to us in America and their celebration with us on this day on Alcatraz Island reflected the depth of their suffering, which is similar to our own.
Ibdaa created a revolution in my memory regarding the refugee camp where I spent my childhood. I am proud and happy, and Ibdaa's children carry both the name and the hope through art to the stages of the world.
One of the happiest moments of my life was when I had the honor of hosting, from Tunisia, the ceremony of the Ibda’a basketball players — the champions of Palestine.
