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Happy Homes Association and Hebron Municipality Receive a Delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Development Bank (KfW) to Follow Up on the Productive Kitchen Project in the Southern Area
Field Visit to Follow Up on the Productive Kitchen and Women’s Center Project
As part of the periodic follow-up on project implementation and efforts to strengthen community and institutional partnerships, a field visit was conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to review the latest developments of the Productive Kitchen and Women’s Center Project implemented by the Happy Homes Association in the southern area, under the Investment for Resilience Programme.
The visit was attended by Ms. Suhair Hassouna, President of the Happy Homes Association; Ms. Safaa Abu Sneineh, Director of the Association; representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); a representative of the German Development Bank (KfW); Dr. Sara Al-Shammas, Member of the Hebron Municipal Council; representatives of the Community Committee, Mr. Abu Shadi Abu Miala and Mr. Omar Al-Rajabi; representatives of the Union of Engineering Consultants Office; and representatives of Al-Asala Contracting Company.
During the visit, the Association delivered a comprehensive presentation on the project, highlighting its overall framework, significance, objectives, key components, and implementation areas. The presentation covered:
- The formation of the Community Committee and the group of beneficiaries, as well as mechanisms for strengthening their participation throughout the different stages of the project.
- The community component and the plan for community activities and programmes associated with the project.
- Engineering designs and implementation phases in accordance with the approved plans.
- Networking and coordination efforts with relevant governmental and non-governmental institutions and stakeholders.
- Enhancing the project’s inclusiveness and expanding the benefits of its outputs to serve neighboring communities.
- The future vision for operating the project, mechanisms to ensure its sustainability, and opportunities and plans for future expansion.
The visit highlighted the importance of coordination and integration among all partners and stakeholders, contributing to more effective project implementation, improving the quality of its outcomes, and ensuring continued progress toward achieving its objectives through a participatory and sustainable approach.
The project represents an important step toward advancing the economic and social empowerment of women, providing sustainable community services and programmes in the southern area, responding to local needs, creating new opportunities for beneficiaries and the wider community, and strengthening the sustainable development impact of the Happy Homes Association.
