The Palestinian Fund for Employment and Social Protection (PFESP)

The Palestinian Employment Fund (PEF) is the national umbrella for employment and the executive arm of the national employment policies and the Ministry of Labor policies in the field of employment. We seek to provide sustainable work opportunities for youth graduates, women, marginalized groups, persons with disabilities, and unemployed persons. We do so by either providing job opportunities or supporting self-employment and entrepreneurial projects through providing financial portfolios and technical services including business advisory services.

PEF was established by Presidential Decree No. (9) of 2003, as a national institution with legal personality and independent financial authority. PEF’s Board of Directors is distinguished by its representation to all components of the labor market, including government, workers, employers, and the civil society.