Association Background

Association Background The Bedouin Association for Education & Health Development
was established as a registered, non-profit organization in 2002 by concerned, local residents as a result of years of continuous neglect by both the Taibeh Municipality and the Israeli government, Bedouin residents of the neighborhood have organized on the grassroots level with the aim of affecting and improving our own destiny. We have begun implementing after-school programming for youth and an empowerment program for adolescent girls. With support, our organization seeks to work in the following areas over the next few years:


1. Education – strengthening Bedouin youth through educational enrichment, sports activities, youth-at-risk programs and leadership development programs that will increase their self-esteem and reduce their chances of dropping out of school or turning to violence and drugs.

2. Women’s Empowerment – building programs in the areas of literacy, economic development, health and child development and consciousness raising.

3. Advocacy – we seek to work with the local and national authorities to improve the living conditions and to educate and empower the residents to improve their circumstances.