Kibbutz Beit Kama N. N Hangev 85325
Kibbutz Beit Kama
Israel
- Democracy and community development
At Eden, we are committed to providing high quality care and services to underprivileged people in the region. Our objectives are to
initiate, establish and operate therapeutic frameworks for underprivileged populations in the northern Negev
provide high-quality education, vocational training and welfare services to the population we serve
reach a large number of people and impact their lives so that they can lead healthier lives and positively impact their communities
The Eden Association was founded in 1997 by educators and social activists to address the needs of the Negev's marginalized populations. Focusing primarily on women, children and teenage girls with special needs, Eden is committed to community betterment and the alleviation of poverty. Striving to bridge gaps in Israeli society, we provide high-quality educational, therapeutic and rehabilitative programs that serve to strengthen disadvantaged communities in the northern Negev
Eden Hostel for teenage girls with mental and emotional disabilities: Established in 2005 –the hostel is provides therapeutic and educational support for its young, poor, and disabled residents.
"Sweet Future" bakery - The bakery serves as vocational therapy for the hostel girls. Intended to teach the girls the importance productivity, work at the bakery is meant to also ease their future integration into the job market.
"Growing up Together"- professional training for pre-school teachers: In operation for the past decade, this project provides comprehensive training to pre-school teachers who lack the proper education and resources to be effective in the classroom.
"Flower in the Desert" - supplementary therapeutic – educational framework for children with physical and mental disabilities: This 5-day a week program provides children with mild to severe retardation comprehensive educational and therapeutic care. The children, who come from some of the most impoverished families in the Bedouin city of Rahat, are treated by a professional staff that addresses their varied and expansive needs.