The Ultimate Guide to Support
Palestinian Tech Talent
All the Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Palestine’s Tech Sector
Recent events have shone a light on Palestine, so few people are now unaware of the hardship faced by Palestinians. However, few people know the details of what life is truly like on the ground.
Having been under occupation for more than 76 years, Palestine and it’s people suffer from severe restrictions on movement of goods, people, and money. Unemployment is estimated to be somewhere between 30-50%, and growing tension and violence make daily life challenging.
What many people don’t know however, is how well-educated, tech savvy, and motivated Palestinians are. With a growing ecosystem of tech upskilling academies, incubators, accelerators and even a VC, Palestine is going all in on technology as a source of economic development. Freelancing is growing in popularity and especially youth in Gaza has embraced this as means of not only sustaining themselves, but building a career.
In fact, Palestine is what should be considered a specialist - and not a cheap -outsourcing destination, with prices equivalent to Eastern and Southern Europe.
Do you have marketing or design needs that you’d like to outsource to Palestine?
What Makes Palestinian Tech Talent Unique?
There’s a million reasons why Palestinian tech talent is precious and unique, but for now let us share three of our favourite traits:
Resilience - the perhaps most obvious reason. Palestinian talent displays a combination of grit, flexibility, and determination, which is hard to come by. Determined to succeed, Palestinian talent is extremely solution oriented and very adaptable.
English fluency - the majority of Palestinians are fairly comfortable speaking English, also in a business context. Communication skills should not be on your list of concerns.
Tech Savvy - the Palestinian population is very young, and the average Palestinian navigates technology with ease. In fact, various statistics suggest that Palestinians spend twice as much time online as the average Brit.
Life Changing Stories
Told by Palestinian Tech Professionals, Freelancers, and Remote Workers
Fed up with poor job prospects in Gaza, Farah turned her background in English Literature into a career path. With the help of Gaza Sky Geeks’s Freelance Academy, Farah has built a thriving translation business. In fact, she’s become so successful she’s employing others.
Learn more about the experiences of budding developers Yosef Najjar, Mai Obaid, and Angham Abed. All three secured internships with Google For Startups after graduating from Gaza Sky Geeks’s Code Academy, which became the first step in the journey to a career in tech.
Seven of the Most Trustworthy
Organisations Providing Access to Palestinian Tech Talent
TAP
TAP matches high potentials from Palestine and Jordan with global startups to make a mutual positive impact.
Manara
A community committed to diversifying the global tech sector while uplifting the economies of MENA, with a focus on Palestine and women.
MENA Alliances
MENA Alliances gives you on-demand access to skilled, vetted professionals from the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
GGateway
GGateway is a woman-led, impact-driven IT outsourcing company, that focuses both job creation and capacity building.
Foras
Foras.ps is an online platform that showcases opportunities for Palestinians, such as training, internships, jobs, grants, and scholarship.
Gaza Sky Geeks
Gaza Sky Geeks provides freelancers, founders, and coders with the technical training and support they need to earn an income online.
Axsos Academy
AXSOS AG is a value driven IT company with an intercultural approach and a drive to push innovation and excellence.
Palestine’s Future
A community matching initiative, facilitated by TAP, connecting 1000 young tech talents in Palestine with 1000 professionals looking to make a difference.
Does that sound like you? Pledge your support now, and help by offering masterclasses, career advice, traineeships, and jobs.
