Our Projects and Experience
1. Empowering Palestinian Women Through Vertical Hydroponic Farming (2024–2025)
Sector: Sustainable Agriculture and Women’s Empowerment | Donor: USAID – BREB | Status: Completed
WEDO led a programme that trained 30 Palestinian women in vertical hydroponic farming, sustainable agricultural practices, farm management, and business skills to support women’s economic empowerment.
2. Treated Wastewater Reuse – Jericho (Research published in 2017)
Sector: Wastewater Reuse and Water Governance | Donor: Academic/Research Collaboration | Status: Completed
The project examined governance of treated wastewater reuse for irrigation in Jericho, focusing on water reuse management and stakeholder involvement.
3. Development of Biogas Systems for Rural Palestinian Areas (2016)
Sector: Renewable Energy and Environment | Donor: USAID MERC | Status: Completed
The project focused on developing biogas systems to convert organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizers, supporting resource recovery and sustainable waste management in rural communities.
4. Fate of Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds in Wastewater and Evaluation of Treatment Strategies (2015)
Sector: Water and Environmental Health | Donor: USAID MERC | Status: Completed
The research investigated endocrine-disrupting compounds in wastewater and evaluated treatment strategies to support improved wastewater management and environmental protection.
5. Construction of Greywater Systems in Palestinian Schools in the Jordan Valley (2015)
Sector: Water and Environment | Donor: Australian Aid | Status: Completed
The project promoted greywater reuse and water conservation in schools in the Jordan Valley, supporting awareness of efficient and sustainable water use.
6. Regional NGO Master Plan – Lower Jordan River (2015)
Sector: Integrated Water Resources Management and Environmental Planning | Programme: EU Sustainable Water Integrated Management (SWIM) | Status: Completed
WEDO and EcoPeace contributed to regional planning for sustainable development of the Lower Jordan River Basin, addressing water resources, environmental planning, land use, agriculture, tourism, and governance.
7. Jordan Valley Education Center: Addressing Water Scarcity and Empowering Palestinian Communities (2010–2014; reported phases)
Sector: Water and Environment | Donor: Drosos Foundation | Status: Completed
The initiative supported environmental education, water conservation awareness, and community empowerment in the Jordan Valley, addressing water scarcity and sustainable resource management.
8. Good Water Neighbors (Multi-phase programme)
Sector: Transboundary Water and Environmental Cooperation | Donors: SIDA, European Union, and other phase-specific supporters | Status: Completed
WEDO worked with EcoPeace/FoEME and community partners on shared water challenges, environmental education, youth engagement, water conservation, municipal cooperation, and cross-border collaboration.
9. Green Economic Initiatives: Promotion of the Green Economy in Palestine and Eco-Facilities at Auja Environmental Center (2013)
Sector: Green Economy and Sustainable Development | Donor: USAID | Status: Completed
The initiative promoted green economic development and environmental facilities at Auja Environmental Center, supporting environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
10. All Across the Jordan: Transboundary Master Planning of the Lower Jordan River Basin (2012)
Sector: Integrated Water Resources Management | Donor: European Union programme support reported | Status: Completed
The initiative promoted transboundary planning and sustainable development in the Lower Jordan River Basin, supporting cooperation around shared water and environmental resources.
11. European Network for Political Ecology (ENTITLE) (2012; reported)
Sector: Environmental Research and Political Ecology | Donor: European Union | Status: Completed
The initiative supported research, knowledge exchange, and analysis of political ecology and sustainability issues.
12. Protecting Groundwater (2012–2014)
Sector: Groundwater Protection and GIS | Donor: European Union | Status: Completed
WEDO and EcoPeace/FoEME supported groundwater protection through GIS training, field surveys, environmental hazard data collection, groundwater risk mapping, contamination-risk monitoring, and coordination with municipalities and local communities.
13. Alexander / Zomer Stream Priority Initiative (2012)
Sector: Wastewater Pollution and Transboundary Water Management | Programme: Good Water Neighbors | Status: Completed
The initiative addressed industrial wastewater pollution concerns, supported cross-border municipal cooperation, and developed a problem-solving roadmap for the Zomer/Alexander Stream watershed.
14. Good Water Neighbors Priority Initiatives (2012)
Sector: Water, Sanitation, and Environmental Planning | Programme: Good Water Neighbors | Status: Completed
The initiatives supported community-based planning on sanitation, rainwater recharge, industrial pollution, watershed protection, and local water management challenges.
15. Cross-Border Terraced Landscape Preservation (2012)
Sector: Landscape Conservation, Water, and Biodiversity | Programme: Good Water Neighbors | Status: Completed
The initiative promoted stakeholder engagement and cross-border planning for terraced landscape conservation, water resource protection, biodiversity, and cultural heritage in the West Bethlehem and Wadi Fukin–Tzur Hadassah area.
16. Advancing Sanitation Solutions in West Bethlehem Villages (2012)
Sector: Sanitation and Wastewater Management | Programme: Good Water Neighbors | Status: Completed
The initiative addressed village sanitation and wastewater challenges through local planning and cooperation with service councils and community partners.
17. GIS Day – Auja Environmental Center (2012)
Sector: GIS, Environmental Mapping, and Water Management | Organizers: WEDO / FoEME | Status: Completed
WEDO and FoEME organized GIS demonstrations and environmental mapping activities, showcasing hazard mapping and spatial information applications for water and environmental management.
18. Community GIS (CGIS) / Youth Water Trustees (2009–2010)
Sector: GIS and Environmental Education | Programme: Good Water Neighbors | Status: Completed
The initiative engaged young people in environmental hazard identification through field data collection, photography, GIS mapping, and recommendations addressing local environmental concerns.
19. Rehabilitation of Springs – Wadi Fukin (2009)
Sector: Water Conservation and Community Development | Donor: Not confirmed | Status: Completed
The project involved rehabilitation of Ayn Siddiq, Ayn Al-Fawwar, and Ayn Madiq springs in Wadi Fukin to support local water conservation and rural water resources.
20. WATER-MAP: Development and Utilization of Vulnerability Maps for Groundwater Resources (2006–2007)
Sector: Groundwater Management and GIS | Programme: INTERREG IIIB ARCHIMED / European Union | Status: Completed
WEDO participated as a project partner in developing groundwater vulnerability maps and applying GIS and spatial analysis to support groundwater monitoring and management.
21. Watershed Modeling and Biomonitoring (2004–2007)
Sector: Watershed Management, Hydrology, and Water Quality | Donor: USAID MERC | Status: Completed
The research examined watershed modeling and biomonitoring to help evaluate restoration strategies for intermittent transboundary streams, including hydrological and water-quality assessment.
22. Hebron/Besor Watershed GIS and Environmental Data
Sector: GIS, Watershed Management, and Environmental Data | Programme: USAID/MERC-related research collaboration | Status: Completed
The work involved developing an ArcGIS geodatabase, integrating environmental datasets, and conducting spatial and watershed analysis to support integrated environmental assessment of the Hebron/Besor watershed.
23. Lesser Kestrel Conservation and Environmental Education (1999–2000)
Sector: Biodiversity and Environmental Education | Donor: Not confirmed | Status: Completed
The project supported wildlife conservation and environmental education through school engagement, educational materials, guide training, and nesting-box activities.
24. West Bank Environmental Clean-up Project (WECUP)
Sector: Solid Waste and Environmental Education | Donor: Not confirmed | Status: Completed
The project focused on environmental clean-up, solid-waste awareness, and community environmental education in the West Bank.