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The Bedouin Association for Education and Health Development was established as a
registered, non-profit organization in 2002 by concerned, local residents who wanted
to improve the educational levels and the living conditions of the Bedouin community
in the center of Israel. After years of continued neglect by both the local Municipalities
and the Israeli government, Bedouin residents organized on the grassroots level with
the aim of affecting and improving our own destiny. With little funding, but with
the goodwill of volunteers, we have begun implementing after-school programming for
youth. With support, our organization seeks to work in the following areas over the
next few years:
* Education: strengthening Bedouin youth through educational
enrichment, sports activities, youth-at-risk programs and leadership development that
increase their self-esteem and their chances to stay in school and to not turn to
violence and drugs.
* Women's Empowerment: building programs in the areas
of literacy, economic development, health and child development and consciousness
raising.
* 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 lot.
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