Background and objectives
The Governorate of Hebron lies in a mountainous region south of Jerusalem and has a population of 524,510. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in the world.Over 60 per cent of the population lives on less than $2 a day and at least one third of the workforce is unemployed. In such difficult economic conditions, small, home-based businesses do well, providing affordable alternatives to more expensive products in the formal market. The objective of the project is to improve the livelihood of poor women and their families through the construction of 100 housing units and income-generating projects in Hebron. It will also contribute to capacity building of national and local institutions; the enhancement of local economic development; combining shelter with production units and developing mechanisms for various aspects of poverty alleviation.

Activities

• The main activities include:
• Construction of 100 housing units
• Empowering the families with income-generating projects
• Development of training programmes for the families
• Build the capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

Results
The expected results include:

• Country Activities Report 2009
• Construction of 100 housing units
• Infrastructure (roads, electricity, water supply and sewerage) completed,
• Women empowered to earn their livelihood
• Jobs created within the project for technicians, engineers and labourers
• Local economic development, industry and products strengthened,
• Capacities of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs enhanced
• Economic, social and crowding pressures in existing extended family households reduced