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Charities in Palestine

Explore GiveRadar's independent directory of Palestinian charities, NGOs, nonprofits, charitable associations and community organizations. Compiled chiefly from arab.org and enriched for discovery and contact, it is not Palestine's official government register.

399
NGOs & charities
100%
Registration number on file
Education
Largest cause area
1 per 13,568
Residents per organization
Matt Timmermans Reviewed by Matt Timmermans Founder of GiveRadar · Checked August 21, 2026
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The register at a glance

What does Palestine's directory show at a glance?

Palestine's directory shows 399 charities, NGOs and nonprofits at a glance. Contact coverage includes websites for 262 (65.7%) and email addresses for 125 (31.3%), helping searchers find and contact organizations directly.

Whole-register totals
399 NGOs & charities in the directory
31.3% Reachable by email 125 list one
1 per 13,568 Residents per organization Against a population of 5,413,596 (World Bank, 2025)
33.6/100 Average integrity assessment A measure of disclosure, not impact or effectiveness

The median integrity assessment is 33.6 out of 100, reflecting the public disclosures available to GiveRadar rather than organizational quality, effectiveness or impact. This is an independent directory, not an official register, and it contains no official registration numbers.

By category

Which causes do charities in Palestine support?

Palestine's leading directory cause is Education, with 114 organizations [about 29%]. Arts and culture follows with 62, alongside Advocacy with 60, Health with 41 and Youth development with 27, giving donors several practical ways to explore Palestinian civil society by field of work.

01 Education 114 29% 02 Arts & Culture 62 16% 03 Advocacy & Civil Rights 60 15% 04 Health 41 10% 05 Youth Development 27 7% 06 International 21 5% 07 Environment 20 5% 08 Science & Technology 14 4% 09 Community Development 10 3%
Location of nonprofits in Palestine

Where are charities and NGOs in Palestine located?

Palestine's directory locations are led by Gaza City with 101 organizations, followed by Ramallah with 90 and Jerusalem with 89. Other listed cities include Bethlehem with 38, Nablus with 23, Jenin with 10 and Hebron with 10.

By city

Gaza City and Ramallah lead the listed cities, followed closely by Jerusalem. A city may represent an organization's headquarters or contact address rather than every place it serves, so confirm its operating area and current location directly.

01 Gaza City 101 organizations 02 Ramallah 90 organizations 03 Jerusalem 89 organizations 04 Bethlehem 38 organizations 05 Nablus 23 organizations 06 Jenin 10 organizations 07 Hebron 10 organizations 08 Al-Bireh 6 organizations 09 Birzeit 4 organizations 10 Haifa 4 organizations
Data sources

Which sources support Palestine's NGO directory?

Palestine's 399-entry NGO directory draws chiefly from the arab.org Palestine NGO Directory. GiveRadar enriches this public information for discovery and contact, but a listing does not establish official recognition, current legal status, charitable effectiveness, accreditation or endorsement.

arab.org NGO directory arab.org ↗
The public Arab NGO directory, the main source of this page; a directory of civil-society organizations, not an official government register.
399 records 100% coverage
Ministry of Interior moi.pna.ps ↗
The registrar of Palestinian charitable associations and community organizations under Law No. 1 of 2000.
399 records 100% coverage
One GiveRadar profile
399
Share of profiles carrying each field
Financial return 0%
Expense breakdown 0%
Website 63.7%
Contact email 31.3%
Freshness

How current is GiveRadar's Palestine data?

August 4, 2026 Register last refreshed Directory records can change between reviews, particularly organization names, websites, email addresses, telephone numbers and locations. Treat each GiveRadar entry as a discovery lead and confirm important details directly.
August 21, 2026 This page last reviewed When the figures, wording and sources on this page were last checked against the register.

Current Palestine records are refreshed through periodic reviews of public sources and enrichment data. Before donating, confirm the organization's legal identity, activity, contact details, bank beneficiary and donation instructions through its own channels and, where relevant, the Palestinian Ministry of Interior.

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Giving in Palestine

How the charity sector is regulated, what kinds of nonprofits operate, and how to evaluate them before you give.

How many charities and NGOs does GiveRadar list for Palestine, and where does the data come from?

GiveRadar lists 399 charities, NGOs and nonprofits for Palestine. The entries form an independent directory compiled from public information, chiefly the arab.org Palestine NGO Directory. This source accepts submitted or claimed profiles and does not endorse listed organizations.

The total describes GiveRadar's directory coverage, not every organization operating in Palestine. A listing supports discovery and contact research, but does not imply official registration, government recognition, financial reliability or verified impact.

How does the Palestinian NGO and charity registration system work?

Palestinian charitable associations and community organizations are governed by the Palestinian law on charitable associations and community organizations. It identifies the Ministry of Interior as the registering ministry.

Founders submit an application and articles of association to the competent department. An association acquires legal personality through registration, while the ministry maintains the relevant public records. The legal form and registered name should be confirmed against the organization's current documentation.

Is this the full official register of Palestinian charities and NGOs?

No. GiveRadar presents an independent directory, not the full official government register. The authoritative source for registration searches is the Palestinian Ministry of Interior's NGO and associations platform, which provides separate searches for local and foreign organizations registered with the ministry.

Organizations may be absent from GiveRadar, and a directory profile may be incomplete or outdated. Treat each listing as a starting point for research. Confirm legal status through the ministry platform and obtain current documents directly from the organization before relying on any profile.

Are donations to Palestinian nonprofits tax deductible?

For taxpayers subject to Palestinian income tax, qualifying donations to officially registered Palestinian charitable associations and nonprofit organizations may be deducted from taxable income, subject to the conditions and limits in the Palestinian income tax law.

The official English version published by the Income Tax Department can help donors review the applicable rules. Donors outside Palestine must follow the tax law where they reside. Deductibility may depend on the recipient's status or on giving through a locally recognized fundraising partner.

How can you verify a Palestinian organization before donating?

Check the organization's identity, registration, finances and payment details independently. Neither a GiveRadar profile nor inclusion in another directory proves official recognition, responsible management or effective programs.

  • Search the legal name on the Ministry of Interior's official NGO and associations platform.
  • Match the Arabic and English names, headquarters, activities and payment beneficiary across official records and the organization's website.
  • Request a current registration certificate, governing documents, leadership details, activity reports and audited financial statements.
  • Confirm donation instructions through independently obtained contact details and avoid accounts held in an unexplained personal or unrelated name.
  • Ask for a receipt showing the recipient's legal name and consult a qualified tax adviser before claiming a deduction.

How can you donate to charities and causes in Palestine?

Begin by choosing the cause and type of support you want to fund, then use the Palestine directory to discover relevant organizations. Visit the organization's confirmed website, review its current work and ask how unrestricted and project-specific donations are used.

Complete the verification steps above before paying. Donate only through a confirmed channel operated by the organization or a clearly disclosed fundraising partner. Check the currency, transfer fees, refund terms and receipt details, particularly when sending an international bank transfer.

Keep the donation confirmation and any correspondence about the intended use of funds. Where possible, review subsequent activity and financial reporting. GiveRadar helps donors find and research organizations, but the donor remains responsible for confirming legal status, payment authenticity and suitability before giving.

FAQ

Common questions

How many charities and NGOs are in Palestine?

GiveRadar's Palestine directory lists 399 charities, NGOs and nonprofits. The collection covers Palestinian charitable associations, community organizations and civil-society groups found through public sources, chiefly arab.org. Because it is a discovery directory rather than a complete government record, the total should not be read as every organization operating in Palestine.

Is GiveRadar Palestine's official charity register?

GiveRadar is not Palestine's official charity register. It is an independent directory compiled chiefly from arab.org and enriched with public information for discovery and contact. Official registration should be checked separately through the Palestinian Ministry of Interior's NGO and associations platform, because inclusion here does not establish recognition, legal status or endorsement.

How are charitable associations registered in Palestine?

Palestinian charitable associations register with the Ministry of Interior under Law No. 1 of 2000 on Charitable Associations and Community Organizations. Founders submit a signed application and articles of association to the competent department. The ministry maintains the public register, and an organization acquires legal personality when its registration is completed.

Are donations to Palestinian charities tax deductible?

Donations to qualifying Palestinian charities may be deductible for taxpayers subject to Palestinian income tax. The recipient must meet the applicable official status and legal conditions, and the deduction is subject to a ceiling of 20 percent of taxable income. Donors elsewhere must follow their own country's rules and obtain professional tax advice.

How can I verify a Palestinian charity before donating?

You can verify a Palestinian charity by searching its exact legal name on the Ministry of Interior's NGO and associations platform. Match names, registration details, headquarters and bank information, then request its current certificate, governing documents, recent activity reports and audited accounts. Confirm payment instructions through independently obtained contact details before transferring funds.

Which cities lead Palestine's charity directory?

Gaza City and Ramallah lead Palestine's charity directory, with 101 and 90 listed organizations respectively. Jerusalem follows with 89, Bethlehem with 38 and Nablus with 23, while Jenin and Hebron each have 10. These locations span the Gaza Strip and West Bank but may represent headquarters rather than complete operating coverage.

Which causes lead among Palestinian NGOs?

Education leads the causes represented among Palestinian NGOs, with 114 organizations [about 29%]. Arts and culture follows with 62, Advocacy with 60, Health with 41 and Youth development with 27. These directory categories help donors compare fields across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, but they do not measure results or impact.

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