Palestinian hillsides, barren to the eye, inside conceal something valuable: miles and miles of high-quality stone, used to make marble that is sold around the globe.

From seminars on labor issues to television shows discussing the rights of children, Palestinians take a passionate interest in democratic principles and how those concepts shape civil society.

The beautiful and rugged mountains surrounding Nablus are home to many Palestinian villages.

Classroom Based Intervention (CBI) is giving Palestinian children a productive outlet for their fears, anger and hopes.

A Gazan father can now obtain a $2,000-$4,000 loan from a USAID-funded CHF housing improvement program. In Gaza, such an amount is sufficient to craft small miracles.

What if an apple can't be green? Engaging the imagination of Palestinian children.

Palestinian schoolchildren returned to new and upgraded classrooms throughout the West Bank & Gaza.

The Palestinian people have traditionally placed a high value on education.

The arid landscape of the Middle East requires an almost constant search for water.

Responding to widespread damages throughout the West Bank, caused by spring 2002 violence, USAID mobilized relief efforts.