AM Qattan Foundation one of the major NGO in Palestine has decided to launch a new website that includes all of its programs in a reachable way. Sprintive provided the fit digital experience solution that integrates the whole programs as sub-websites with a unique communication solution in their backend between the administrations.
About the project
Goals:
The main goals of the A. M. Qattan Foundation's website project were:
- Expand Reach and Accessibility: To create a platform that effectively reaches and serves a broad audience, both locally and internationally, by offering bilingual content and ensuring accessibility across all devices.
- User Experience: To provide an intuitive, responsive, and engaging user experience that facilitates easy access to information and resources.
- Promote Cultural and Educational Initiatives: To effectively showcase the foundation's programs, events, and resources, encouraging greater participation and support for their initiatives.
- Facilitate Visitor Engagement: To integrate tools that allow users to easily plan and book visits to the foundation's exhibitions and cultural centers, thereby increasing physical engagement with the foundation's work.
- Strengthen Online Presence: To build a strong, visually appealing online presence that reflects the foundation's mission and values, helping to attract new audiences and stakeholders.
Requirements
The project required the development of a dynamic, user-friendly website that could serve as a comprehensive digital platform for the A. M. Qattan Foundation. Key requirements included:
- Event Management: Tools for publishing and managing events, including workshops, exhibitions, and public programs.
- Resource Library: A structured repository for publications, research, and media resources that are easily accessible to users.
- Exhibition and Center Visits: An integrated system for planning visits to the foundation's exhibitions and cultural centers, allowing users to book tours and access detailed visitor information.
- Media Galleries: Integration of multimedia content, including photo and video galleries, to showcase the foundation’s work.
Outcomes
The new website for the A. M. Qattan Foundation successfully met all the project requirements, resulting in a highly functional and visually appealing platform. Key outcomes include:
- Multilingual Support: The website offers a seamless bilingual experience, catering to both Arabic and English-speaking audiences. This is evident on the Homepage, where users can easily switch between languages.
- Enhanced User Experience: The responsive design and intuitive navigation significantly improved user interaction and accessibility across all devices. The About Us page exemplifies this with its clear layout and easy-to-navigate sections, providing users with a detailed overview of the foundation.
- Comprehensive Event Management: The integrated event management system allows for efficient scheduling and promotion of the foundation's numerous activities. This is showcased on the Qattan Events, where users can browse upcoming events, workshops, and exhibitions, with detailed information on each.
- Rich Media Integration: The website features extensive media galleries, providing a vibrant showcase of the foundation's work and impact. including photo and video galleries that highlight various projects and events, offering a visual narrative of the foundation’s initiatives.
- Improved Resource Accessibility: The resource library is now a well-organized, user-friendly repository that enhances the foundation’s role as a cultural and educational hub. The Publications page serves as a central location for accessing research, articles, and other publications, categorized for easy browsing.
- Visitor Engagement: The website’s new system for planning visits to exhibitions and cultural centers has increased visitor interaction. On the Visit Us page, users can find detailed information about the foundation’s exhibitions and centers, book tours, and plan their visits with ease.
Why Drupal was chosen
Drupal was selected as the content management system (CMS) for the A. M. Qattan Foundation's website due to its robust and flexible architecture, which is essential for managing the diverse content types and complex workflows required by the foundation. Drupal’s multilingual capabilities were crucial for addressing the foundation's need to provide content in both Arabic and English. Additionally, the platform’s strong community support and extensive range of modules allowed for the integration of advanced features such as event management, resource libraries, and media galleries. The scalability of Drupal ensures that the website can grow with the foundation’s evolving needs.
Technical Specifications
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