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Youth Engagement Program

MERSAT

MERSAT

The Mersat project, implemented with RO'A's local national partner Sustainable Change for Development (SCD), aims to equip Palestinian youth with the skills, knowledge, and awareness needed to actively engage in their communities.

The project consists of three phases focusing on leadership, civic awareness, conflict resolution, and advanced advocacy — building a new generation capable of shaping their own future.

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MERSAT Workshop
Cohort 1 · 2022
Cohort 2 · 2025–2026
2022

Program Launch

Cohort 1
2023

Conflict Analysis

Cohort 1
2023

Peace Building

Cohort 1
2024

Human Rights

Cohort 1
2024

Roots of the Conflict

Cohort 1
2024

Democracy and Conscious Citizenry

Cohort 1
2025

Advanced Leadership Training

Cohort 2
2025

Gender Equality and Inclusion

Cohort 2

Program Phases

1

First Phase

Training in effective communication and leadership.

2

Second Phase

Workshops on roots of conflict, human rights, democracy and conscious citizenry, and conflict resolution.

3

Third Phase

Builds on previous learning through workshops on effective leadership, gender and inclusivity, human rights, and lobbying and advocacy.

150+ Youth Participants
2 Cohorts
8 Workshop Modules
3 Phases

Program Cohorts

Two distinct cohorts building Palestinian youth leadership across different phases of civic engagement.

Cohort 1
Completed

Cohort 1

2022-2024 - Leadership and Civic Awareness

Cohort 2
Ongoing

Cohort 2

2025-2026 - Advanced Advocacy and Leadership

Voices from the Program

"Mersat gave me the language to articulate what I always felt - that youth have not just a right, but a responsibility to shape the future of our communities."
Rana K. Cohort 1 Graduate
"The conflict resolution workshop changed how I approach disagreements. I now see dialogue not as weakness, but as the most powerful tool we have."
Yazan A. Cohort 1 Graduate
"Before Mersat, I thought political participation was only for elites. Now I understand that every community action is a political act."
Lina S. Cohort 2 Participant

Frequently Asked Questions

Mersat is open to Palestinian youth aged 18-30 who demonstrate a commitment to civic engagement and community development. Participants are selected through an application process that assesses motivation, leadership potential, and commitment to the program values.

The full Mersat program spans three phases over approximately 18 months. Each phase builds on the previous one, progressing from foundational leadership skills through civic awareness to advanced advocacy and lobbying training.

No. Mersat is fully funded and there is no cost to participants. All training materials, workshop expenses, and related costs are covered by the program through RO'A Center and its partners.

Yes. Mersat operates in cohort cycles. If you missed the first cohort, you can apply for the next one. Follow announcements from RO'A Center for upcoming application windows and deadlines.

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Applications for the next cohort open soon. Take the first step towards becoming a community leader.

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