The East Jerusalem YMCA is a vibrant and integral part of the Palestinian social movement and a leader among Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations. As a member of the World Alliance of YMCAs, the EJ-YMCA is committed to a unique vision of community, based on the universal values of human dignity, peace, and justice.

Our Vision

Our Vision is a free and democratic Palestinian society where persons with disability and survivors of political violence obtain equal rights and opportunities and a decent life, free of all types of violence, oppression, discrimination and violation of individual and national rights.

The EJ-YMCA Rehabilitation Program is run by a team of highly trained professionals covering all departments. Our staff reflects the ideals and skills needed to place the Rehabilitation Program as leader in holistic rehabilitation in Palestine. The management team which includes the local office supervisors have decades of experience in rehabilitation, psychosocial support and counselling. And they supervise a team of local specialists who are well aware of the needs of their communities and who receive continuous training and supervision in order to keep up with the latest techniques and methods and build their capacity.