Ecosystem resources
Below you can find a list of useful links and projects from the Tech for Palestine community and elsewhere. We offer these resources and more to help our entrepreneurs take direct action against Israel and in support of Palestine.
Giving
Chuffed is a crowdfunding platform for socially-conscious projects which provides special attention to campaigns related to Palestine. You can donate as an individual or you can also organize a company donation drive.
A website which assists Gazan families in raising money through GoFundMe. As a donor, you can browse through campaigns of verified individuals or purchase items where 100% of proceeds go to supporting families in need.
Hiring
Through Apricot, you can hire top tech talent from Palestine and the Middle East. Apricot can provide fully managed teams or individual consultants and can work as an employer of record by handling payroll.
TAP is an organization which connects vetted individuals in Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon with remote jobs. You can benefit from assistance with paperwork and payments, as well as a 3-month guarantee.
Coworking
Through ACT, you can support coworking spaces for Palestinians in Rafah, Deir Al Balah, and Cairo, by making a one-time or a monthly recurring donation. You can also hire Gazan freelancers through their Talent connect program.
You can donate to Jobs4Gaza, a coworking space in Gaza city which provides a safe work environment to Gazan freelancers and entrepreneurs. You can also hire Gazan professionals and provide mentorship or coaching.
Outsourcing
MENA Alliances is an outsourcing company which offers remote tech teams. You can hire directly through their Jobs for Palestine initiative or use their services like software development, translation, data annotation, and others.
Olives and Heather is a Palestinian marketing agency which offers marketing and branding strategy, design, copywriting, and social media. By using their services, you support a rising generation of Palestinian marketeers.
Tech
The Boycottech platform helps you find alternatives to commonly used Israeli software and websites, such as Wix, eToro, Gusto, Wiz, Fiverr, Deel, or Monday. In their place, you can use MENA-based or other recommended alternatives.
This website offers a comprehensive list of Israeli companies, tech people, and investors, which you can eliminate from your clients, suppliers, partners, and funders. It also lists alternatives where available.
Fundraising
The Institute for Ethical Venture Capital is a non-profit which promotes ethical venture capital firms. With their help, you can identify values-aligned VC funds and other sources of funding when raising money for your company.
Genocide.vc aims to expose VCs who have expressed their support for the current genocide in Gaza. If you are seeking venture funding, you can avoid firms listed here or put pressure on your existing investors if they are on the list.
Legal
Palestine Legal protects the rights of people in the U.S. who speak out for Palestinian freedom, including the right to boycott. They can support you with advice on anti-BDS laws and potential legal risks for your company.
The European Legal Support Center defends and empowers advocates for Palestinian rights across mainland Europe and Britain. You can get in touch with them to report an incident or request free legal support.
HR
In order to support your employees who may have been impacted by the crisis in Palestine, you can refer them to the free mental health sessions offered by Ruh Care. The service is available to anyone, Palestinian or not, worldwide.
You can engage your employees in volunteering as mentors for young professionals in Palestine and Jordan through TAP’s mentor program. TAP also offers assistance with hiring qualified candidates with a 3-month guarantee.
Coaching
In your personal journey as a pro-Palestine leader, you can count on professional coaching. Wild Soul specializes in working with people who are dedicated to making a difference, through individual or group coaching.
Shine offers professional executive coaching and mentoring to senior managers to transform your conversations, behaviours, mindset and performance. You can also use their trainings in PR and speaking to the media.