In a significant move to bolster the resilience of the Palestinian people, a partnership agreement was signed on Thursday at the World Islamic Sciences and Education University (WISE) in Amman. This initiative will facilitate the operation of a mobile application through the WISE School platform, providing free access to the Palestinian curriculum for students in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem.
The agreement was signed by WISE President Jaafar Fanatseh, Palestinian Minister of Education Amjad Barham, and Jo Academy CEO Ala Jarrar. The event was attended by Jordan’s Minister of Education, Azmi Mahafzah, and UNDP representative Mutaz Dawabsheh.
This mobile app targets Palestinian students from first grade to twelfth grade (Tawjihi), focusing particularly on Gaza, where educational disruptions have been severe due to Israeli aggression, leading to internet outages and destruction of educational infrastructure. The initiative aims to ensure continuity in education despite ongoing conflicts, especially for students who have been unable to attend school since the war began on October 7, 2023.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Palestinian Ministry of Education will be the official authority for implementing and operating the e-learning platform. This project aims to sustain educational efforts in the occupied Palestinian territories, benefiting over 600,000 students and allowing the ministry to issue certificates for completed grades.
Minister Barham emphasized that the agreement embodies royal efforts to support Palestinians across political, economic, social, and educational dimensions, ultimately promoting their right to self-determination and an independent state. He noted that the platform will ensure uninterrupted access to the full Palestinian curriculum.
Fanatseh added that the platform will remain accessible even during internet outages, enabling students to continue their learning at their own pace.
CEO Jarrar lauded the collaborative efforts behind the platform, which features a range of audio, visual, and written materials, as well as electronic exams to assess student performance.
The WISE School platform has been operational for three weeks, benefiting approximately 231,750 students.
