Arts and Culture Palestine Project #73580

Empowering Youth through CNC Wood-Carving Product

by Nour Charitable Society

Project Report | Jul 27, 2026
Building the Foundation: Help Us Equip Our Young

By Ruaa Abu Odeh | Project leader

Dear Friends and Supporters,

First, thank you to everyone who has believed in this project so far. Your early gifts have kept our vision alive.

We want to be honest with you about where we stand. Contributions to this project have so far been modest, which means we have not yet been able to purchase the equipment this training truly needs. Rather than overpromise, we have used this period to prepare the ground: identifying eager young people in the Aida, Al-Azza, and Dheisheh refugee camps, planning the training curriculum, and preparing our workshop space so that we are ready to begin the moment funding allows.

The reality is simple. To launch our CNC wood-carving training, we need about USD 5,000 to purchase the essentials: a CNC wood-carving machine (around USD 4,000), carving bits and cutting tools (around USD 600), and an initial supply of wood and raw materials (around USD 400). Right now, a small group of 5 young people — including youth with disabilities — are ready and waiting for the chance to learn a skill that can bring them income and dignity.

This is where you come in. Every gift, no matter how small, brings us closer to buying that first machine. A recurring monthly donation is especially powerful — it lets us plan with confidence and reach our goal faster.

We are not asking you to fund a finished project. We are inviting you to help us build it from the ground up — and to be part of the moment these young people switch on their first machine.

With gratitude and hope,

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Mar 26, 2026
Reviving the CNC Wood-Carving Project

By Ruaa Abu Odeh | Project leader

This report is submitted by Noor Association for Persons with Disabilities to provide an update on the current status of the project “Empowering Youth through CNC Wood-Carving Product.”

Since the launch of this project, we would like to clarify that no financial support, donations, or funding contributions have been received to date. Despite this, the Association remains fully committed to implementing and sustaining the project due to its significant social and economic importance.

This project is designed not only to empower youth by equipping them with practical and technical skills in CNC wood carving, but also to create sustainable income-generating opportunities that directly benefit families of persons with disabilities. By supporting youth and caregivers, the project contributes to improving living conditions and enhancing economic resilience within vulnerable communities.

The importance of this project lies in:

Supporting families of persons with disabilities through income-generating opportunities
Empowering youth with professional and technical skills
Promoting self-reliance and reducing unemployment
Reviving craftsmanship through modern technology

In light of the above, Noor Association calls upon donors, partners, and supporters to contribute to this project through the GlobalGiving platform. Your support is essential to revive and activate this initiative, which holds strong potential for long-term community impact.

We strongly believe that with your support, we can transform this project into a sustainable model that benefits both youth and families of persons with disabilities.

Conclusion:

Noor Association reaffirms its commitment to serving the community and supporting vulnerable groups. We encourage all interested parties to support this project and be part of creating meaningful and lasting change.

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