TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Proposal cover sheet SECTION A: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1. Executive summary 1.2. Introduction SECTION B: PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CONTENTS 2.1. Problem definition 2.2. Overall and specific objectives 2.3. Targeted outputs, activities and related methodology of implementation 2.4. Targeted PGRFA 2.5. Direct and indirect beneficiaries Page 1 PROJECT PROPOSAL COVER SHEET Project Title: Establishing cancer Society for Palestine Project duration: 18 Months Targeted developing country: Palestine Project geographic extension (km²): 300 Please select the type of project you are applying for: Single-country Immediate Action Project (Window 2) Multi-country Immediate Action Programme (Window 2) Single-country Co-development and Transfer of Technology project (Window 3) Multi-country Co-development and Transfer of Technology project (Window 3) Applicant Name of Organization: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) Type of organization: CGIAR Center Project Contact: (name and position): Dr. Ayed Al-Abdallat, Senior Biotechnologist E-mail address: a.al-abdallat@cgiar.org Telephone: +202-357-24358 Fax: +202-35728099 2 SECTION A: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1. Executive summary 1.2. Introduction SECTION B: PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CONTENTS 2.1. Problem definition The alarming spread of cancer and the increased number of enrolled patients in Palestine 2.2. Project objectives: Overall and specific objectives The Cancer Society of Palestine the overall aim of which is to ensure a good quality of life for everyone, free from cancer and regardless of cancer. The organization will offer people information, support and hope The project specific objectives are: 1. Treatment and rehabilitation: Cancer Society of Palestine will takes part in patient rehabilitation and provides a rehabilitation courses number of 2. Financial support The Cancer Society of Palestine will supports cancer patients with various forms of financial assistance. 3. Advice services The Cancer Society of Palestine’s advice services will design for everyone concerned about cancer and matters related to it. The advice services’ oncology nurses will offer information and support. 4. Peer support and discussion Peer support is an important part of help for cancer patients and their loved ones. In certain situations, someone who has experienced the same circumstances as you can be the best source of support when you are living with a severe illness. 18