The Legal Aid Program

The Legal Aid Program is one of the core initiatives of the Palestinian Maintenance Fund, designed to provide legal support and assistance to individuals who face difficulties in claiming their rights due to financial constraints—particularly in matters related to personal status and associated cases before the competent courts.

The program places a strong emphasis on reaching vulnerable and marginalized groups, including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, by offering them essential legal consultations and guidance.

Grounded in the principle that justice must be accessible to all, the program aims to ensure that individuals are not deprived of their rights simply because they lack the financial means to pursue them.

In addition to its direct legal support, the program plays a critical role in addressing cases that may affect civil peace, many of which require a robust institutional response due to their potential societal implications.

Through this program, the Fund strives to guarantee that eligible individuals receive appropriate legal aid and are empowered with knowledge of their rights. It also seeks to guide beneficiaries toward other support services offered by the Fund, while emphasizing the importance of meeting specific eligibility criteria for