Historical Background

The Palestinian Hydrology Group (PHG), founded in 1987, emerged to address water scarcity, environmental degradation, and water injustice under occupation. Initially focusing on field research and mapping water resources, PHG provided critical data for advocacy while implementing practical solutions like spring rehabilitation and rainwater harvesting for marginalized communities.
Expanding in the early 2000s, PHG integrated wastewater management, water quality monitoring, and environmental protection into its work, while building community capacities among women, farmers, and youth. It has actively contributed to policy development in Palestine, promoting rights-based, gender-sensitive, and participatory water governance.
Today, PHG is a leading NGO in Palestine’s water and environmental sectors, with a strong presence in the West Bank and Gaza, delivering innovative, nature-based, and climate-adaptive solutions to thousands of households while advocating for equitable water access and environmental health for all Palestinians.