A storytelling and media initiative creating space for Palestinians — particularly women and young people — to share their experiences, perspectives, achievements, challenges, and aspirations.
Pal Stories is a storytelling and media initiative by PalSpaces, dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of Palestinians — with particular attention to women and young people.
Through personal narratives, digital content, and multimedia storytelling, Pal Stories provides a platform for Palestinians to share who they are: their lives, their communities, their dreams, their struggles, and their resilience.
We believe that stories have the power to build empathy, challenge stereotypes, and inspire action. By centering Palestinian voices and perspectives, Pal Stories contributes to a richer, more human understanding of Palestinian society and experience.
We collect and publish first-person stories from Palestinians across different backgrounds, generations, and locations — giving voice to diverse experiences and perspectives.
From written stories to audio and video, we create and support the production of digital content that brings Palestinian voices to local and global audiences.
We provide training and support to help Palestinians — especially youth and women — develop their storytelling and media skills and share their own stories.
We share Palestinian stories with regional and international audiences, partnering with media organizations and platforms to extend reach and impact.
Growing up in a community where young people's voices were rarely heard, I never imagined I would one day stand in front of a room full of decision-makers and speak about the issues that matter most to us.
People often ask me how I balance being a mother, a community leader, and an advocate. The honest answer is that I don't always balance it — but I have learned that my voice matters, and that is enough to keep going.
When we started meeting in the community centre, we had no plan, no funding, and no idea what we were doing. What we had was each other — and a shared belief that things could be different.
We started with one camera and a lot of ideas. Now, two years later, our short films have been watched by thousands of people around the world — and we are just getting started.
The most important conversations I have ever been part of didn't happen in conference rooms or formal meetings. They happened over tea, in living rooms, between women who trusted each other enough to be honest.
I was born outside Palestine, but Palestine was always inside me. This is the story of how I found my way back — not to a place, but to a people, a language, and a sense of who I am.
Pal Stories is always looking for new voices. If you are Palestinian and would like to share your story — whether about your life, your community, your work, your dreams, or your challenges — we would love to hear from you.
Contact us through the Pal Stories website or by email to express your interest in sharing your story.
Our team will get in touch to learn more about you and your story, and to discuss how we can best support you.
We work with you to shape and share your story in a way that feels right for you — written, audio, video, or a combination.
Your story is published on the Pal Stories platform and shared with our networks and audiences.
Explore the full collection of Palestinian stories, submit your own, and join the Pal Stories community.