The European Union, France, and the Palestinian Authority Inaugurate Haris Boys Secondary School in Salfit

February 20, 2025
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Today, the European Union (EU), France, and the Palestinian Authority inaugurated Haris Boys Secondary School in Salfit Governorate, as part of EU’s support to development in Area C. The construction of the school, amounting to €850,000, was funded by France through the EU’s Area C Development Programme in the West Bank. This initiative is part of the sixth development package, financed by France, which aims to improve access to education for Palestinian students. The newly established school covers an area of 1,500 square meters and will provide 285 students with an improved learning environment and enhanced secondary education infrastructure.

 

To date, the European Union’s Area C Development Programme in the West Bank-funded by the EU and its Member States—has allocated €23.2 million towards the construction of 73 social infrastructure projects across 59 localities. This investment reflects the EU’s ongoing commitment to supporting Palestinian communities in Area C, ensuring access to essential services, and fostering sustainable development. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Education Dr. Amjad Barham, Minister of Local Government Dr. Sami Hajawi, EU Representative Alexandre Stutzmann, French Consul General Nicolas Kassianides, representatives of the Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF), and local authorities. During the ceremony, participants, including officials and students, engaged in a tree-planting activity symbolizing growth, resilience, and sustainability. This initiative highlights the importance of environmental consciousness and community engagement in education.

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