The European Union and Denmark provided €1,250,000 for the construction of these projects. Wadi Rahal Girls’ School and Ras Al Wad Elementary Mixed School are now serving 300 children from first to eleventh grade. The total newly built area at the two schools is around 1700 square meters. Furthermore, the project also included the renovation of the existing 800 square meters building of Wadi Rahal local council. This renovation will improve the public and social services provided to the local community.

 The event was attended by the Minister of Education, the Minister of Local Government, the European Union Representative, the Representative of Denmark, the Director of the Municipal Lending and Development Fund, and representatives of local authorities.

"Access to education is a fundamental human right. It is vital for the personal, social and professional development of children and young people. And certainly for girls and boys growing up in the occupied Palestinian territory, where knowledge, skills and empowerment is so important to be able to thrive in the wake of the numerous difficulties they face in their daily lives. Good access to quality education is a prerequisite for promoting peace and democracy, furthering socio-economic progress and building just and successful societies. The European Union remains firmly committed to this right. We are proud to inaugurate today two schools and a community centre in the heart of Area C in the occupied Palestinian territory.  The EU will continue to support the Palestinian presence in Area C which is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory and crucial for realizing the two-state solution,'' said the EU Representative SVEN KÜHN VON BURGSDORFF.

‘’Denmark works tirelessly alongside the EU and other partners to improve the opportunities for Palestinians living in Area C. With the three projects inaugurated today, we aim to strengthen the delivery of key services where needed the most. Denmark will continue to work to promote the rights of marginalized Palestinian communities’’, said the Danish Representative Ketil Karlsen.

This newly inaugurated projects are part of the EU and Member States support to development interventions in Area C. All EU activity in the West Bank is fully in line with international humanitarian law. The EU provides humanitarian assistance to communities in need in Area C in accordance with the humanitarian imperative. The EU also works with the Palestinian Authority to develop Area C and support Palestinian communities.  This includes projects promoting economic and social development and improving the quality of life of Palestinian communities in the areas of private sector development, environment and agriculture.