Founded in 1997,The Center for Democracy and Community Development is a non-profit Palestinian NGO based in Jerusalem amid   at: disseminating the concepts and experiences of community –based participatory democracy; promoting the practices and theories of just peace in the Palestinian community North Africa, and the countries of West Asia ; encouraging the participation of marginalized groups in the decision – making processes ; working with children , youth, women, and community groups to improve society ; developing exchange programs , research project ; and policy initiatives for the purpose of community building , training , empowerment , and rehabilitation; and coordinating with all local, regional and global institutions that conduct related work.

Vision :

Creating a free, democratic, prosperous, and secure West Asia and North Africa.

"Be the change you wish to see in the World….."

(Gandy)

Target Groups :

The Center works with many different community groups, from political and civil society, and both of local and private sectors

Objectives 

1-Disseminating participatory democracy in Jerusalem , in Palestine society, and throughout North Africa and West Asia;

2-Developming the capabilities and skills of youth, and strengthening youth's community involvement and participations ;

3-Disseminating the concepts and mechanism of community development by encouraging the participation of community groups;

4-Strengtheing women's participation in community building;

5-Promoting ideas of civil peace, non-violence, and peace with others;

6-Stimulating the involvement of academics and intellectuals in the community.

Structure :

The center has two branches , one in Jerusalem , the main office, the other in Gaza as a branch one.

The Center is managed with the following structure :

Board of Directors

Composed of seven people, who meet at least four times every year, of policy meetings charged with the responsibility , and monitoring the implementation of, the administrative and financial policies and plans for the center.

Staff :

The staff of the Center consists of :

Acting General Manager .

Finance and Administration Manager .

Accountant .

Project Coordinators .

Administrative Assistant .

Webmaster .

Researchers .