Hope that grows. Impact that lasts.

Ideas into impact, through trusted local partners

Purpose & Vision – Our North Star

Hikmat Palestine is a smart fund that helps turn good ideas into real impact.

Inspired by the legacy of Hikmat Maher Kaddoura, we look for strong ideas, support them, and help them grow in ways that work for Palestinian communities.

Our vision is to help Palestinians learn, heal, create, and thrive through simple ideas that do more, with less, for more people.

We support existing projects, help start new ones, and look for practical, local solutions that break away from slow, complicated ways of working.

Strengthening Lives. Strengthening Identity

Children in Gaza

We work to bring joy, comfort, and meaningful learning back into the lives of children in Gaza. Our support focuses on simple, practical efforts that reach children quickly and create real moments of relief, play, and connection.

  • Children’s festivals
  • Learning through play
  • Support for small, local NGOs working with children

Palestine Arts & Culture

We help protect and grow Palestinian creativity by supporting work that shares real stories, strengthens identity, and gives space for local talent to shine. Our aim is to make sure Palestinian voices continue to be heard, celebrated, and remembered.

  • Support artists collectives
  • Cultural digital platforms
  • Film projects and festivals

How We Work – Our Way

HOW IT WORKS

We start by listening—to communities
& change makers.
We fall in love with the problem,
not the solution, because the
best ideas emerge when you
understand people’s real needs and dreams.

IDEAS ARE BORN

We are idea people—always generating ideas – we are restless, curious,
and unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom (this is the way we always did it mindest). Some of our ideas may feel unusual, but that’s exactly
how transformation starts.
We give people and organizations the chance to experiment, to prove themselves, to learn fast, and to grow.

OUR CONNECTIONS

We stay connected —We only work through partners , we build a community that supports each other through ongoing wisdom, collaboration, and shared learning, where every success lifts others.

Current Projects

this is palestine

Downloadable Exhibitions for Global Awareness

Hikmat Palestine supports This Is Palestine, a platform that offers ready-to-download exhibition packages about Palestinian life and history. These DIY exhibitions are created with Visualizing Palestine and include posters, artwork, photos, and other educational materials that anyone can print and display in schools, libraries, galleries, and community spaces.

They are made to help share real Palestinian stories, counter misinformation, and make it easy for people around the world to host their own exhibitions.

GAZA REMAINS THE STORY

Downloadable Exhibition

Hikmat Palestine is honored to support Gaza Remains the Story, a powerful exhibition dedicated to preserving memory, honoring resilience, and amplifying Palestinian voices through art and historical testimony. Our involvement reflects our commitment to safeguarding Palestinian cultural heritage and ensuring these stories continue to be seen, heard, and remembered.

GAZA REMAINS THE STORY
CIMAM 2025 Outstanding Museum Practice Award

The Palestinian Museum Wins the 2025 CIMAM Award for Best Museum Practices for its “Gaza Remains the Story” exhibition

reel palestine film festival

Reel Palestine Film Festival

Hikmat Palestine supports the Reel Palestine Film Festival, an annual platform that brings Palestinian films, filmmakers, and stories to audiences in the UAE. Through this sponsorship, we help create space for independent Palestinian cinema, encourage meaningful dialogue, and ensure that Palestinian voices continue to be seen and heard through film and cultural exchange.

FILMLAB PALESTINE

 

Palestinian Cinema Days

Hikmat Palestine supports Film Lab Palestine in delivering the annual Palestine Cinema Days — a key event that brings filmmakers, audiences, and communities together to celebrate Palestinian stories. Our role focuses on helping this event grow and reach more people, giving space for powerful local films to be seen and appreciated.

FACES OF PALESTINE

Embracing Heritage, Shaping Futures

Voices of Legacy

Rooted in the profound and vibrant heritage of Palestinian culture, Faces of Palestine is dedicated to showcasing the stories, achievements, and artistic expressions that mirror the intrinsic identity and unyielding resilience of the Palestinian people.

​Our initiative transcends geographical boundaries, with the aim of connecting hearts and minds across the globe. Through collaboration, awareness, and education, we endeavor to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of Palestine’s  contributions to the global community. 

Visualizing Palestine

Making Narrative Waves to Turn the Tide of Oppression Toward Justice.

Hikmat Palestine is a member of Visualizing Palestine and takes part in their training workshops. Through this involvement, we help strengthen skills in visual storytelling and data-based communication that support clear, accessible narratives about Palestinian life and realities.

ground zero

Amplifying Palestinian Voices Through Film

Launching cultural projects that tell powerful stories

Hikmat Palestine supports Ground Zero, a leading Palestinian media collective, to invest in emerging filmmakers and cultural projects that showcase authentic stories, preserve identity, and inspire global recognition. From documentaries to festival screenings, Ground Zero empowers storytellers to shift narratives, raise awareness, and create lasting impact through the power of film.

Palestinian Stories Take the Global Stage

Supporting authentic Palestinian cinema at the Cannes Film Festival through creative collaboration and global advocacy.

In 2025, Hikmat Palestine collaborated with Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi to showcase the film From Ground Zero at the Cannes Film Festival. This partnership aimed to amplify Palestinian narratives on a global platform, highlighting the resilience and creativity of Palestinian cinema. The film’s presence at Cannes underscored the importance of supporting authentic storytelling that reflects the lived experiences of Palestinians.