Shoruq Organization

What Shoruq Organization does

Shoruq Organization is a Palestinian non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 2012 and headquartered in Dheisheh Refugee Camp southwest of Bethlehem in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The organization serves refugee children, youth, women, and families within the camp and broader Bethlehem Governorate, delivering all programs free of charge. Its operations are organized around two core programs: the Socio-Legal Program, founded in 2014 to provide legal aid and psychosocial support to refugee children in conflict with Palestinian law, and the Advocacy Program, which uses cultural and contemporary arts (dance, music, media, rap) as tools for refugee rights advocacy and cultural preservation.

The organization's service portfolio includes the Shoruq Dance Troupe (50 dancers aged 12-24 performing locally and internationally), Music and Media programs producing films, digital stories and photography, the Shoruq Rap Girls Group, psychosocial support, legal aid, child protection services, a Volunteer Program, and a Guest House tourism service offering guided cultural tours of Dheisheh Camp. Reported scale metrics include 11,500 beneficiaries served, 840 activities and events, 400 active volunteers, and 7,000 annual visitors. The organization employs 14 staff and is led by Executive Director Hazem Al Qassas.

Shoruq is funded entirely through donations and grants from international organizations and foundations — including SIDA via SWEDO/ForumCiv, SOS Children's Villages, MADRE, BADIL, and ADEB — with additional in-kind and operational support from Palestinian Authority ministries (Social Development, Culture) and Civil Police. It maintains 16 documented strategic partnerships spanning international NGOs, Palestinian ministries, and cultural organizations. Shoruq operates with no proprietary technology platform or commercial product; its value is delivered through in-person programming, community-based service delivery, and content production distributed via its website, YouTube, film festivals, and social media.

Name

Shoruq Organization

Legal name

Shoruq Organization

Website

https://shoruq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shoruq Organization is a Palestinian non-profit NGO founded in 2012 in Dheisheh Refugee Camp, delivering free legal aid, psychosocial support, and arts-based advocacy programs (dance, music, media, rap) to Palestinian refugee children, youth, and women, funded by international donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Community Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG), LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Refugee advocacy programs
• Legal aid services
• Psychosocial support services
• Cultural arts education
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethlehem

HQ country

Palestinian Territories

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Shoruq Organization operates as a non-profit NGO funded entirely through donations and grants from international organizations, foundations, and individual donors. No commercial revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shoruq Organization is a non-profit NGO providing advocacy, legal aid, psychosocial support, and cultural/arts programming to Palestinian refugees in Dheisheh Refugee Camp. Its Socio-Legal Program serves children in conflict with the law via legal representation and psychosocial support, while its Advocacy Program uses dance, music, media, and rap as vehicles for cultural preservation and human rights advocacy. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations and grants.

Product overview

Shoruq Organization is a non-profit NGO established in 2012 in Dheisheh Refugee Camp, offering a portfolio of community programs focused on refugee rights, advocacy, and youth empowerment. The organization operates two core programs: the Socio-Legal Program (launched 2014) providing legal aid and psychosocial support to children in conflict with the law, and the Advocacy Program utilizing cultural and contemporary arts including dance, music, media, and rap as tools for Palestinian advocacy. Additional services include a Guest House offering cultural tours of the refugee camp, and a Volunteer Program for community engagement. The organization also conducts various activities such as filmmaking workshops, summer camps, photography training, and digital storytelling programs for refugee children and youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Socio-Legal Program A program established in 2014 serving children in conflict with Palestinian law, providing legal aid and psychosocial support to refugee children in the Bethlehem Governorate.
• Psychosocial Support Psychosocial support services provided under the Socio-Legal Program to assist children and families in the refugee camp.
• Legal Aid Legal assistance services for children in conflict with the law and marginalized refugee children to ensure equal access to justice.
• Advocacy Program A cultural and contemporary art program providing refugee youth and children with opportunities for artistic expression, cultural preservation, and advocacy through various artistic disciplines.
• Shoruq Dance Troupe An artistic folklore troupe established in 2012 presenting national Palestinian art through traditional dabke dancing, comprising 50 dancers aged 12-24, performing locally and internationally to advocate for Palestinian rights.
• Media Program Media center providing filmmaking, photography, and audio training, producing video reports, digital stories, and film projects documenting refugee life and advocacy efforts.
• Music Program Music education and performance program under the Advocacy Program enabling Palestinian youth to express themselves through musical arts.
• Shoruq Rap Girls Group A rap group of young women from Shoruq Organization creating music that combines traditional Palestinian elements with contemporary rap to advocate for Palestinian rights.
• Tour in Camp / Guest House Tourism and cultural exchange service offering guided visits to Dheisheh Refugee Camp, including walking tours, visual presentations, and cultural experiences.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer engagement program allowing individuals to join Shoruq Organization's activities and initiatives, with an online application process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,500 beneficiaries served through various programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SWEDOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2026Partnership for media literacy workshops and the 'Equipping Palestinian Youth with the Knowledge, Skills & Tools to Advocate for Human Rights' project funded by SIDA through ForumCiv
• SOS Children's Villages - PalestinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for child protection programs including the 'I Support My Friend' program and summer camp activities for children in refugee camps
• SOS PalestinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Palestinian refugee children and families
• MADRE | Global Women's RightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational women's rights organization providing support for women's programs and advocacy
• BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee RightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on Palestinian residency and refugee rights advocacy
• Alrowwad Cultural And Arts SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural and arts organization for joint artistic programs and cultural preservation
• Ministry of Social Development (Palestine)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing institutional support and program collaboration
• Ministry of Culture (Palestine)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry supporting cultural programs and arts initiatives
• Palestinian Civil PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on child protection and community safety initiatives
• Les Amis des Enfants de Bethléem (ADEB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench children's organization supporting recreational and developmental programs in Dheisheh Camp
• Aida Youth CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community health initiatives including free medical days for camp residents
• Inad TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partnership for cultural events and film screenings
• "Laylac" The Palestinian Center of Youth Action for CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth empowerment and community action center
• Yes TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater collaboration for performing arts programs

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lajee Center: Community center in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem offering cultural, educational, and sports programs for refugee children and youth. Directly comparable as a refugee-camp-based youth empowerment NGO in the same geographic area.
• Aflamuna: Palestinian film and culture platform supporting screening and distribution of Palestinian films. Listed as a Shoruq partner for film distribution, providing a comparable cultural-media peer.
• Defense for Children International - Palestine: Palestinian child-rights organization providing legal aid, documentation, and advocacy for children in conflict with the law. Directly comparable to Shoruq's Socio-Legal Program in mission and beneficiary focus.
• BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights: Bethlehem-based Palestinian NGO focused on refugee rights advocacy and documentation. Shoruq lists BADIL as a major strategic partner, indicating closely aligned mission around Palestinian refugee rights under international law.
• Filmlab: Palestine: Palestinian film production and cinema education organization. Shoruq partners with Filmlab for documentary filmmaking programs, making it a comparable cultural/media production peer.
• Aida Youth Center: Youth center in Aida Refugee Camp that Shoruq explicitly partners with for community health initiatives. Comparable peer delivering youth programming in an adjacent Palestinian refugee camp.
• Yes Theatre: Palestinian theater company collaborating with Shoruq on performing arts programs. Comparable peer delivering cultural programming and arts-based advocacy in Palestinian refugee contexts.
• SOS Children's Villages Palestine: Palestinian national affiliate of SOS Children's Villages providing child protection, family strengthening, and youth programs. Shoruq lists SOS as a core strategic partner for child protection and summer camps.
• Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society: Palestinian cultural and arts organization based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem. Uses theater, dance, and arts for children's rights and community empowerment, making it a directly comparable cultural-advocacy peer to Shoruq's Advocacy Program.

Broad incumbents

• A.M. Qattan Foundation: Major Palestinian foundation supporting arts, culture, and education across the OPT. A broader, better-funded incumbent that funds cultural initiatives comparable to Shoruq's Advocacy Program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Yestheater
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=lnKz5aR3UxA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shoruq194

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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