Integrate renewable energy sources to the Jenin wastewater treatment plant by shifting from fossil fuel based to solar energy, reducing the CO2 emissions and reducing the cost of TWW to farmers in the Marj ibn Amer Water User Association (WUA).
Launching a theoretical training program enhancing the NEETs’ hard and soft skills on biowaste management and composting under the project (SIRCLES)
1. Apply climate-smart practices to rationalize the use of chemical fertilizers and use of organic fertilizers to reduce soil pollution and increase the percentage of organic matter in the soil. 2. Training farmers on sustainable soil management and irrigation in line with climatic changes. 3. Providing farmers with field equipment to monitor the soil salinity and nutrients.
To increase green employment opportunities by providing skills to NEET and women based on circular economy business model applied in the hotel, food retail and household sectors.
Review the Tariff Structure for Water and Wastewater and Design and Implement Training and Public Awareness Campaigns for Attil and Alsharawiyeh Municipalities / Trans-boundary Wastewater Pollution Control Project Phase II
Organizing and conducting community awareness program to promote household connection to municipal networks, improve hygiene behavior, build consensus on the proposed tariff and improve cost recovery of wastewater collection and treatment. Strengthening the management and operational capacities of the targeted municipalities through structured training: on-job training and coaching.
Encourage farmers to implement low-cost water harvesting in suitable agricultural land. Sustain and increase agricultural productivity by increasing green areas, increasing soil fertility, conserving plant biodiversity and preventing desertification. Raising the awareness of the local community, especially the farmers, about the importance of water harvesting and the techniques used.
HWE works closely with Newcastle University (UK) and many other international institutions and funding agencies such as UNESCO, ESCWA, CEDARE, UNU, USAID, DFID, AFD, GTZ, GWP, EUWI, JICA, ACSAD, BGR, EU, etc.
HWE offers a wide variety of services in water, sanitation and environmental engineering and science from the needs identification stage to the elaboration of tender documents, supervision of works and technical assistance.
The House of Water and Environment (HWE) is a Palestinian not-for-profit NGO that was established in the year 2004. HWE aims to promote practical research into the current and future state of water resources and the environment in Palestine and across the region.
