MDC was founded in 1996 under
the name of “Media Center” within the Faculty of Arts. In 1999 it was called
“Media Development Institute” and has become a part of the communal centers and
institutes in the university, whereas, after ten years of hard work it has
become what is now known the Media Development Center- MDC.

Vision

A professional free and
modern Palestinian media.

Mission

The MDC seeks to enhance
capacities of media professionals through providing industry-specific training,
training manuals and professional production by partnering with international
media organization. This is to be achieved within a framework of
professionalism, objectivity independency, and freedom while abiding by the
Palestinian law and the international and humanitarian legislations. 

Objectives:

• Build
  capacities of the media and to maintain sustainability and enhance
  professionalism
• Raise
  awareness of media professionals and citizens regarding rights and duties
  in a society governed by freedom and equality.
• Network with
  local, regional and international partners in order to advance the
  Palestinian media.
• Produce
  special material that would develop a democratic media
• Hold
  workshops and seminars on media and journalism and address their role as a
  fourth power
• Participate
  in discussions on media policies and offer advice and support to
  governmental institutions and civil society organizations