SWOT Analysis of GWN

Strengths

  • Provide service to both Israel and Palestine
  • Involvement of youths, adults and municipalities in the program
  • Generates awareness of the environment with a special focus on water resources

Weaknesses

  • Often lack communication between Israeli and Palestinian community because of Border issues
  • Travel restrictions from one country to the other
  • Drift from water issues to other environmental problems

Opportunities

  • Build trust between the cross-border communities as the basis for Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution and peace building
  • Strong connection between Israeli and Palestinian youth because of joint ecological building workshops
  • Strong voice against environmental hazards as a result of their awareness program

Threats

  • Security concerns of Israeli workers in Palestine
  • Opposition party against co-operation
  • Addressing common issues made difficult because of political reasons

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