Our Work

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

​​​​​​Economic empowerment involves providing individuals and communities with the means to improve their economic well-being, access opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, and participate fully in economic activities. We focus on:

  • Capacity Building:

  • Non-formal education & skill development; Social skills, leadership & management (entrepreneurial skills) and technical skills (Project Management Tools, Upcycling, Digital skills).
  • Real-world learning experiences: youth leadership camps, internships, volunteering opportunities, field trips and community service.
  • Building Sustainable Economies for Small Businesses and Social Enterprises:

  • Mentorship Programs: Provide specialized mentorship tailored to specific industries, challenges, and stages of business development.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation services
  • Promoting the Circular Economy
  • Build Networks and Partnerships

SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Desert Bloom builds just, inclusive, resilient, and peaceful societies by empowering individuals to drive positive change. We champion the empowerment of young people, equipping them with knowledge and skills to participate fully in society's development, eradicate poverty and inequality, and cultivate a culture of peace. We promote the concept of belonging and citizenship to encourage young people to engage in social and voluntary work.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION

We lead efforts to

  • Safeguarding Natural and Cultural Heritage.
  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation -Restoring Ecosystems (Empowering Sustainable Living, Circular Economy and Restoring Forests and Landscapes).

 



INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE & CULTURE OF PEACE

Desert Bloom is committed to building bridges between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Also, it educates the wider world about contemporary and controversial issues in the Middle East.

Desert Bloom contributes to world peace by promoting intercultural understanding and interfaith dialogue. Desert Bloom advocates for integrating culture of peace in law and policy making processes to ensure inclusion of marginalized groups.

Desert Bloom uses formal and non-formal education as platforms to foster peace culture and inclusion. It offers alternative narrative to young people so as to counter narratives on extremism, hate speech, ethnic tensions, xenophobia etc.





Creating pathways for positive change

Behind every success there is a great team, together we can make our world a better place for all