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Join uMake in Sustaining Innovation and Community Resilience in Palestine
Join uMake in Sustaining Innovation and Community Resilience in Palestine

$11,330.23

Raised

Gifts

$100,000

Goal

Provide us with a lifeline to keep our doors open and continue supporting Palestinian entrepreneurs

Salam!!

We are uMake, a co-working space and community for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and changemakers in Palestine. Since October 7th, our space has transformed from a vibrant and buzzing community of dreamers into a quieter environment. 

Why? 

Because most startups in Palestine have lost over 50% of their sales, and freelancers have faced significant job losses due to the ripple effects on other businesses in Palestine. Additionally, we have had to cancel many of our events and entrepreneurship programs because the situation is not conducive to hosting them amidst the ongoing crisis in Gaza. 


Reality Check 

Today, 90% of our dedicated desks are available, and 20% of our offices are also vacant. Yes, you read that right! We have lost over 70% of our sales. However, despite recent challenges, we remain resilient and committed to our mission. 


Why are we crowdfunding?  

Because we don’t want to lose six years of progressing entrepreneurship in Palestine. We want to stay in business, yes. But we also want to help other businesses and freelancers who are suffering as a result of the disastrous economic recession in Palestine. So, today, we are asking for your help to refill our space and get our vital programs up and running. 


Your contribution can go towards:

  • Sponsoring a dedicated desk or office space for startup members or job seekers.
  • Sponsoring Startup Palestine founders events to help keep the initiative alive.
  • Sponsoring our acceleration program, "Founder Institute," to help create new startups in Palestine.


uMake co-working: A two-floor co-working space in the heart of Ramallah that provides premier coworking services for Palestinian entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers, and changemakers.

Startup Palestine: A community-led initiative that aims to change the status quo and elevate Palestinian entrepreneurship, especially in these difficult times, by facilitating knowledge and resource sharing. We run two weekly events: Knowledge Sharing and Founders Meetup. We also manage a Discord community of 200 members. 

Founder Institute: uMake runs the Founder Institute Palestine chapter, the world's largest and strongest acceleration program for tech and tech-enabled companies. We have conducted five cohorts since 2018 and graduated 32 startups.

 

Choose how you want to make an impact   


But first, here is some context: 


Before October 7th, uMake used to welcome 125 members daily. Now, only 30 can benefit from our space and services due to financial challenges and the market collapse. We aim to provide free access to those in need, restoring our community to its former size with your support. Currently, we are providing one free office to a startup and ten free coworking memberships. Here's our available space:


  • 70 dedicated desks out of 81
  • 6 small offices are available out of 11
  • 1 startup office available out of 2


We'll connect you with the person or startup you're sponsoring to hear about your impact firsthand. Monthly support sustains this impact, but one-time donations are also appreciated.


Level

Amount 

Impact

You are a savior 

Any amount less than a $100 

You are awesome. Small donations have a significant impact on us (you are helping us stay in business!) 

You understand how much community matters. 

$100

Sponsor the weekly Startup Palestine community events (learn more below) 

We can feel the love! 

$250

Sponsor a dedicated desk for an affected founder, freelancer, or job seeker - one month  

You are a true changemaker - seriously! 

$500

Sponsor dedicated offices for small startup teams (1-3 employees) - one month 

Here comes the “Hero!” 

$1,000

Sponsor a private office for an affected startup team - one month 

Here comes the “Super Hero!” 

$2,000

Sponsor a private office for two startup teams - one month 

Boom! We are in tears already. 

$5,000

Sponsor 20 dedicated desks for affected founders, freelancers, or job seekers - one month 

Now we are speechless! 

$10,000

Sponsor 40 dedicated desks for affected founders, freelancers, or job seekers - one month 

Is this you? The Godfather of Palestinian entrepreneurs? 

$25,000

Sponsor a Founder Institute cohort (acceleration program) and help create 5 new Palestinian startups  

It's definitely YOU! 

$50,000

Sponsor two Founder Institute cohorts (acceleration program) and help create 10 new Palestinian startups



Who are the changemakers you might influence? 

Segment

Description 

Example 

Founders, job seekers, and changemakers. 

Founders of startups and businesses, professionals who lost their jobs due to the war or are new to the job market, and individuals running impactful initiatives. 

Meet Malak AbdAlHadi:

Malak has recently completed a Palestinian talent acceleration program in digital marketing and is currently focusing on building her portfolio while actively seeking opportunities.


Startup teams 

Teams of 3-6 employees who have lost over 50% of their sales and can no longer afford office space. They need space and connections, which we can facilitate through Startup Palestine. 

Meet Salon Beauty App:

Salon Beauty App is a Palestinian startup dedicated to connecting beauty enthusiasts with premier salons, spas, and influential figures in Arabic beauty. Unfortunately, their operations were significantly disrupted due to the recent conflict, resulting in a loss of over 50% of their sales.


Entrepreneurs to be 

With the unemployment rate skyrocketing due to the economic recession, creating businesses with operations outside Palestine is more crucial than ever. High-quality acceleration programs are needed to create new startups in the Palestinian ecosystem.


You will help bring 5-10 new startups to the ecosystem who will create job opportunities! 


Time to get to know us. What is uMake? 

Since 2017, uMake has been more than a startup community hub in Ramallah; it's been a symbol of hope and a hub for new ideas. Hosting hundreds of members in the uMake coworking space, leading multiple programs and activities such as Founder Institute, StartupWeekends, and IGNTIE investment readiness programs. Our community, once buzzing with hundreds of members in tech, startups, and creative fields, is under threat. Projects vital for nurturing the next wave of Palestinian entrepreneurs are on pause, putting six years of hard work at risk.

We're not just a workspace; uMake is crucial for supporting social and tech entrepreneurs across Palestine. We've hosted 300 events, helped over 135 startups, and proudly stand as the only independent, community-focused startup hub in the country. 


In this video, Daoud, the founder of uMake talks about the current challenge facing uMake, and other startups in Palestine. 


What our community says about us: 


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