Winner of the Youth Protecting Human Dignity Award 2005 for the Middle East and North Africa region, recognized during the International Federation General Assembly in Seoul, Korea, 2005.

To raise awareness of the problems and dangers of explosive remnants of war mainly among children and youth, and to work with the communities to reduce the risks, the Palestine Red Crescent youth started mine risk education in high-risk areas in 1999. The main activity of the programme is a large scale awareness campaign with, by and for youth. Activities include training courses for the volunteers, songs, theatre plays, games, distribution of posters and leaflets, preparation of training manuals and dissemination of principles and values. More than 250 volunteers have been trained and over 100,000 people reached by the interactive methods of the campaign and learned about the dangers of mines and how to identify and react to a suspected mine. Youth volunteers have also gained knowledge and recognition through their contribution.

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