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EmpoweerNEET Equips Young People in Palestine with Entrepreneurial and Business Planning Skills

As part of the EmpoweerNEET project, young people in Palestine took part in training on Entrepreneurial Skills, Business Planning and Financial Literacy during August 2026. The training helped participants develop business ideas and explore how to turn them into practical and sustainable projects.

Publication Date
04/09/2026

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As part of the EmpoweerNEET project, young people in Palestine took part in training on Entrepreneurial Skills, Business Planning and Financial Literacy during August 2026. The training helped participants develop business ideas and explore how to turn them into practical and sustainable projects.

The activity formed part of the project’s capacity-building programme. It aimed to strengthen employability and entrepreneurial skills among young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs).

Developing Entrepreneurial Skills and Business Ideas

The training used an interactive and practical approach. Dr. Rani led the sessions and guided participants through key steps in project development.

Participants learned how to identify real problems and understand customer needs. They explored their target markets and learned to distinguish between users, customers and beneficiaries.

The sessions also introduced the Value Proposition. Participants learned how to explain the value of their products or services and identify what makes their ideas different.

They also explored the main elements of a Business Model. These included customers, activities, partnerships, distribution channels, revenues and costs.

From Market Needs to Sustainable Projects

Market research formed another important part of the training. Participants learned how to test their assumptions before investing significant resources in a project.

The training also introduced basic financial planning. Participants explored start-up costs, fixed costs and variable costs. They learned how to prepare simple financial estimates and use them to assess their ideas.

Participants also learned how to calculate the break-even point. This helped them understand when a project can cover its costs and move towards financial sustainability.

Diverse Entrepreneurial Ideas

Participants presented a wide range of business ideas during the training. These included traditional products, customised chocolate, women’s empowerment and the inclusion of persons with disabilities.

Other ideas focused on fashion, support for children with autism, agriculture, environmental solutions and plastic recycling.

The diversity of these ideas reflects the participants’ different interests and the community needs they aim to address.

The training encouraged participants to connect their ideas with real challenges. This helped them explore solutions that can create both economic and social value.

Learning by Doing

A key feature of the training was its learning-by-doing approach. Participants applied the concepts directly to their own projects.

They worked on defining problems, identifying target audiences and developing value propositions. They also analysed their business models and prepared basic financial estimates.

Participants further explored break-even calculations and considered the resources needed to launch their projects. This practical work helped them make informed decisions and identify potential challenges at an early stage.

Strengthening Youth Entrepreneurial Readiness

Through its Entrepreneurial Skills and Business Planning training, EmpoweerNEET supported young people in Palestine as they developed their entrepreneurial potential.

The activity also contributed to the project’s wider goal of improving employability and economic participation among NEETs. It encouraged participants to consider entrepreneurship as one possible pathway towards employment and community development.

As the learning journey continues, participants can build on the skills gained during the August training. Further practical activities and collaboration will provide opportunities to refine their ideas and explore new possibilities.

Ultimately, EmpoweerNEET aims to help young people move from ideas to action. The project supports them in developing initiatives that can create sustainable economic and social value.

About EmpoweerNEET

EmpoweerNEET brings together partners from Palestine, Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Tunisia and France. The project supports young people who are not in employment, education or training.

Through training, employability support and entrepreneurship activities, the project helps participants strengthen their skills and explore new opportunities.

EmpoweerNEET also promotes engagement with the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). In this way, the project contributes to a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient Mediterranean region.

The project is implemented under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme and co-funded by the European Union.

Disclaimer: This activity was implemented under the EmpoweerNEET project, co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project partner and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the Programme management structures.