West Bank: Positive Discipline Intervention Empowers Caregivers
World Vision is proud to announce the completion of the Positive Discipline (PD) intervention, with results showing that it was a great success.
The intervention supported 1,500 caregivers who are responsible for more than 4,300 children across 34 communities in Hebron, the Jordan Valley, Nablus, and Tubas. 92% of participating caregivers reported adopting more positive parenting practices.
With partners Juzoor for Health & Social Development, the intervention was Implemented over three years. Under the 'Enhanced Access to MHPSS Services for Vulnerable Communities in Areas C and B in the West Bank' project, the initiative was generously funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with a total investment of €1 million.
The programme equipped caregivers with practical tools to strengthen parent-child relationships through non-violent communication, empathy, and positive behaviour reinforcement. By promoting respectful and nurturing parenting, the intervention has been enhancing child wellbeing and reinforcing family resilience.
One mother’s story illustrates the programme’s impact. Having previously taken her daughter out of school in the third grade, she transformed her parenting approach after joining positive discipline sessions and group activities. Once quick-tempered and strict, she has been embracing new strategies with the encouragement of volunteers. Today, her daughter has returned to school, reclaiming her right to education and a brighter future.
Volunteer trainer Iman reflected: “The first Positive Discipline training was foundational. It opened caregivers’ eyes to the basics of positive parenting. Many mothers embraced their children as if making up for lost time. Countless families shifted their understanding of adolescence and parenting after applying these new approaches.”
For Bisan, another volunteer, the training was also a journey of self-discovery: “I had to begin by healing myself before supporting others. Accepting reality, overcoming pain, and learning positive parenting strengthened my spirit. This programme truly changed my life.”
Male caregivers also embraced the approach. Although he was initially sceptical, religious teacher and trainer Mohammad is now a strong advocate: “Positive parenting training is essential—everyone who marries should take it.”
Today, fathers frequently seek Mohammad’s guidance, showing how the PD approach can align with cultural and religious values while promoting healthier family dynamics.
By fostering safe, respectful, and supportive home environments, the PD intervention contributes directly to improved mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, child protection, and resilience in vulnerable communities.
World Vision remains committed to building on this progress—advocating for non-violent, nurturing parenting practices that empower caregivers and help children thrive.