Pal Stories is a Palestinian online storytelling platform dedicated to telling the stories of Palestinians wherever they may be, at home or in the diaspora.
The platform was created to share stories from different aspects of Palestinian life and to serve as a mirror reflecting Palestinians wherever they live. Launched in both Arabic and English, Pal Stories responds to the absence of human-centered narratives amid the overwhelming flow of daily news related to Palestine, despite the powerful impact storytelling has on audiences.
Our website was established to meet the public’s need for stories: as witnesses to history and as documentation of events and details, told through a purely human and narrative-driven approach.
Pal Stories is guided by a brand identity rooted in simple, accessible language that speaks to both the hearts and minds of audiences. Its visual identity centers on the writing quill, symbolized by olive leaves crowned with a shining star.
To tell meaningful stories in all their depth and value, using simple language and style that reaches people directly, with integrity, professionalism, and without exaggeration.
We prioritize flexibility, keeping pace with the age of artificial intelligence, and ensuring that the platform reflects the voices and issues of youth, women, and marginalized communities.
Pal Stories aspires to reconnect Palestinians in the homeland and the diaspora, revive Palestine’s historical narrative for new generations, and provide a free and honest space to speak about Palestinian realities in cities, villages, and refugee camps alike, addressing people’s concerns, aspirations, and their ongoing struggle for rights recognized under international law.
As an ambitious storytelling media platform, we measure our work not by our modest resources, but by the impact stories can have. We believe in the power of words to create change, and in the truth, justice, and professionalism of our Palestinian narrative.
Highlighting stories that confront poverty and vulnerability and their impact on individuals and communities
Telling stories of food security and resilience, drawn from the experiences of farmers and families
Documenting stories of war, displacement, and forced migration and their impact on Palestinian lives
Promoting the value of education as a fundamental right for all, without discrimination
Strengthening connections and building networks among Palestinian youth around the world
Telling stories of justice and rights that amplify the voices of marginalized groups
