Even under occupation, we find ways to grow, create, and build a future.
Building Sustainable Solutions in a Time of Crisis
In December 2024, Oxfam deepened its work in the West Bank to support Palestinian communities whose daily lives are shaped by conflict, occupation, and climate challenges. From water shortages to loss of income, people, especially women, youth, and farmers, are taking action with Oxfam and partners to build resilience and drive local solutions.
Waseem’s Greywater Innovation
With water access severely restricted by Israeli policies, communities like Deir Al Sudan are facing daily shortages. That’s why Waseem launched a water treatment initiative that transforms greywater from sinks and showers into safe irrigation water for home gardens and crops.
This simple yet powerful solution helps families like Waseem’s grow food, boost incomes, and reclaim a sense of control over their land and resources.
Even when water is taken from us, we find new ways to make it work for our people.— Waseem Ahmad
Turning Dust into Harvest
Once barren and dry, the fields of Tubas have been reborn. A new reservoir project supported by Oxfam has brought water back to the area, transforming dry land into fertile farmland.
Today, hundreds of farmers grow vegetables in greenhouses, supplying local markets and creating jobs for workers who lost their Israeli permits due to the war in Gaza.
This project isn't just about irrigation, it's about reclaiming livelihoods and restoring hope.
Khadija’s Livestock Breakthrough
In the Jordan Valley, Khadija is rewriting the future for herself and her family. Supported by Oxfam, she launched a new initiative to cut the high costs of livestock feed. With innovative methods and determination, she’s increased her production and ensured a steady income.
Her story is one of quiet power, proof that with the right tools, women farmers can thrive against all odds.
Ronza’s Dairy Dream
Ronza, a young entrepreneur from Beit Dajan, is bringing fresh energy to the West Bank’s dairy industry. With support and training from the Palestinian Agriculture Association, she built a sustainable business that reduces production costs and increases output.
Her success is a testament to the strength and vision of young women driving change in their communities.
“It started as an idea. Now it feeds my family and inspires others.”
Internships That Open Doors
The effects of the Gaza war ripple across the West Bank, hitting young graduates hard. Oxfam’s internship program steps in with a solution: paid placements that offer practical experience in agriculture, environmental work, and more.
These internships are more than just jobs; they are a stepping stone to careers, confidence, and independence in uncertain times.
A Holistic Approach to Resilience
Each of these stories reflects Oxfam’s broader vision: supporting Palestinian communities not just to survive but to lead the way forward. Through water solutions, green jobs, and youth empowerment, the West Bank project is about dignity, equity, and a future shaped by the people themselves.
These videos show what resilience looks like. It’s smart. It’s local. And it’s unstoppable.
