Charities and NGOs in Palestine
Palestine has one of the most active civil-society sectors in the Middle East, with hundreds of charitable associations, foundations, and international NGOs operating across the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. The sector is the frontline of humanitarian, healthcare, education, and economic-livelihood support for Palestinian communities, and has played a critical role in the ongoing humanitarian response in Gaza. Whether you are searching for a comprehensive list of Palestinian NGOs, a charitable associations Palestine directory, a PNGO Network member lookup, or a single verified Palestinian nonprofit to donate to, GiveRadar consolidates directory listings, contact and website details, news coverage, and an independent integrity score for every Palestinian charitable association. Read about how GiveRadar works before you give.
How charities and NGOs are registered in Palestine
Palestinian charitable associations and community-based organizations register with the Palestinian Ministry of Interior under the Charitable Associations and Community Organizations Law No. 1 of 2000. Each association receives a registration number and must file annual reports and audited financial statements. The Palestinian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (PNGO) is the largest sector umbrella body and operates a Code of Conduct, while the General Union of Charitable Societies represents many faith-based associations. Tax exemption follows from registered association status. International NGOs operating in the Palestinian Territories register through coordination mechanisms with the Palestinian Authority and OCHA.
Major causes and well-known Palestinian NGOs
The Palestinian civil-society sector is unusually dense for a population of its size:
- Humanitarian response and emergency aid: Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), UNRWA partners, Anera Palestine, and World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza.
- Healthcare: Palestine Medical Relief Society (PMRS), Augusta Victoria Hospital, Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation, and Caritas Jerusalem.
- Education and children: Tamer Institute for Community Education, Al-Mada Centre, SOS Children's Villages Palestine, and Palestine Children's Relief Fund partners.
- Human rights and rule of law: Al-Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, Addameer Prisoner Support, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR).
- Women and gender: Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC) and Filastiniyat.
- Agriculture and economic livelihood: Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC) and Economic and Social Development Center of Palestine (ESDC).
- Cultural preservation: Riwaq Centre for Architectural Conservation and the Palestinian Museum.
Compare two organizations side by side with our charity comparison tool, or browse best disaster relief charities in Palestine and best health charities in Palestine to narrow by cause.
How to evaluate a Palestinian NGO before donating
Palestine has a strong but heavily scrutinized nonprofit sector, so donor diligence and sanctions screening are particularly important. Things to check before giving to any Palestinian NGO:
- Ministry of Interior registration: every legitimate Palestinian charitable association has a current registration; verify with the Ministry of Interior charitable-associations register.
- PNGO Network or General Union of Charitable Societies membership: sector-level governance and self-regulation signal.
- Audited annual reports: reputable Palestinian NGOs publish them online, often with international auditors.
- International partnerships: partners of UN agencies, USAID, EU, FCDO, ECHO, or major Western foundations have usually passed vendor due-diligence checks.
- Sanctions and watchlists: use our free charity checker tool to screen an organization against major sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN). Several Palestinian organizations have been designated by various jurisdictions; donors should review designations carefully.
Each Palestinian NGO profile on GiveRadar combines directory listings, contact and website details, news coverage, governance signals, and an independent 0-100 integrity score. Read our integrity score methodology for the full weighting.
Palestine NGO explorer: browse, filter, compare
This page works as a Palestine NGO explorer: every Palestinian charitable association we hold data on, ranked and filterable by governorate, cause area, presence of a website, and size. Use the filters on the left to narrow by category (humanitarian, health, education, human rights, women, agriculture, religion, advocacy, and more), and the search bar to find a specific organization by name. We refresh the directory periodically, enriching existing records with contact details, websites, programs, and news coverage. To compare Palestinian giving against other markets, browse all countries or jump straight to disaster relief charities globally.
Donating to charities in Palestine
Most Palestinian NGOs accept card and bank-transfer donations directly through their websites; banking restrictions and correspondent-bank issues mean international donors should plan transfers carefully. Established channels include US 501(c)(3) intermediaries (such as Anera, ANERA Children, UPA, or PCRF), European fiscal sponsors, and UN appeal mechanisms. GiveRadar links to each charity's official donation channel where available and flags fundraising pages that look unverified or potentially fraudulent. For a structured donor walkthrough, read our donor due-diligence guide.