Israel

Beresheet LaShalom Foundation

National Network
Israel
Address

Kibbuz Sasa Upper Galilee
Galilee 13870
Israel

Telephone
+972-542874261
Fax
+972-4-6988702
E-Mail
edna@ksasa.co.il
E-Mail (2)
edna@beresheetlashalom.org
Mobile Phone
+972-542874261
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Human rights
  3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
In 2001 the Beresheet LaShalom Foundation was officially instituted to teach tolerance and mutual respect through the Universal Language of the Arts, as an educational instrument to dialogue - embracing, theatre, music, workshops and personal encounters - teaching & facilitating compassionate listening, critical thinking, and personal goal setting to children and young adults of all denominations aimed at opening creative opportunities for their future.  Most of the people work as volounteers. There is a secretary employed. Budgetary resources available in a year about 60.000  Euro Source of founding: private donors, workshops of Education to dialogue through the Performance Arts and performances of Arcobaleno Multicultural Theater. We have a lot of educational projects, of innovative methods to spread Humanistic Thinking. We work with the Ministry of Education, of Culture and dr. Calo Livne is lecturer in Tel Hai College.   
Mission and Objectives

The development of a leadership that will advance peace by means of the arts and education for humane values, involvement in society, support for participatory negotiations and conciliation.
The intensification of joint activities by residents of Galilee from different cultures, religions and customs; the development of educational initiatives that will help people from different backgrounds get to know each other.
The enhancement of every individual's identity through a more intensive study of the roots and history of each people, in order to make cultural differences a source of enrichment for personality of each individual.

Main Projects / Activities

Since their official "public" debut in 2002, the youngsters of the our community theatre group have toured both nationally & abroad, performing in theatres before audiences of over 2000 spectators and out-door audiences of over 100.000 participants, and have delivered and impacted their message to an estimated 30.500.000 addressees in 20 years.
The Beresheet LaShalom Foundation Masks Off Project has distinctive productions to it's name. 
The unique theatre pieces, "Beresheet - In the Beginning", "Anne in the Sky", "The Adventures of Pinocchio. All the performances are in Dance Theater and  in Arabic and Hebrew", two exquisite soundtracks, three books, a radio program and a soccer team - and now a youth leadership hub of volunteers - are just some of fruits of this wonderful experiment!
The project's peace radio program, Shalom Lecha Salaam on-air since 2006 is reaching young listeners country-wide thanks to Radio Galil Elyon that broadcasts simultaneously from Galilee, Jerusalem and Ramallah. All their programs are presented in Arabic, Hebrew and English, covering weekly topics accompanied by significant music and songs.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

I am expert trainer in Education to dialogue  and  Empowerment of Humanistic Thinking through workshops of Performing Arts.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Because I know the activities since many many times but never I had an invitation from ALF.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Angelica Edna Calo Livne
Job Title
Chairwoman and Educational Director
Head of the organisation
Dr. Angelica Edna Calo Livne
Contact (2) Full Name
Rachel Wiesel
Job Title (2)
President of the Foundation

Beyond Words

National Network
Israel
Address

7 Iris street
Kfar Vradim
Israel

Telephone
04-9570481
E-Mail
beyondwords.org@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
ngordon@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
054-7975070
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Beyond Words is non-profit organization established in 2003. It was founded by a group of nine Arab and Jewish women in order to promote a shared and peaceful society in Israel.
Mission and Objectives

Beyond Words aims to empower, inspire, educate and train Arab and Jewish women to promote equality, social justice, coexistence and peace building in Israel.
We believe that women's role is crucial in reaching this goal not only because they are the mothers and main caregivers and thus hold a key role in shaping the next generation; but also because of their ability to work together, connect from the heart, nurture, inspire and unite to create a change.

Main Projects / Activities

Beyond Words developed a unique and an innovative multi-disciplinary model that includes both verbal and nonverbal components. The approach teaches skills that help increase emotional awareness, communication and listening skills. In a recent research study (AJDT, June 2009 – available upon request) the Beyond Words approach has been shown as effective both in the empowerment of women and in increasing understanding and empathy towards the “other”.
The organization offers trainings based on its approach, designed to empower women, undermine prejudices and transform past traumas with the purpose of creating a new and peaceful reality. Beyond Words has offered courses for Arab and Jewish early childhood educators, community leaders, social workers, teachers, mothers, and students throughout Northern Israel. We also offer facilitators’ training course– designed to train more facilitators who will be able to lead workshops and trainings in the future. One of our most recent projects involves both Israeli and Palestinian women facilitators in an effort to create healing partnerships across borders.

Contact (1) Full Name
Nitsan Gordon

Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem

National Network
Israel
Address

Mount Scopus, POB 24046
Jerusalem 91240
Israel

Telephone
+ 972 (0)2 5983300
Telephone (other)
+ 972 (0)2 6716492
E-Mail
turnerm@013.net
E-Mail (2)
Lyat.di@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
president@bezalel.ac.il
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1906
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. Media
  5. Others
General Information
1 The Academy is a registered non-profit organization constituted in accordance with the Council for Higher Education Law. The President and Director together with the Senate are responsible for the management and academic supervision of the Academy. Supporting over 2000 students studying towards undergraduate degrees in eight departments and four post-graduate degrees, there are some 200 faculty members and 220 adjunct teachers supported by 130 administrative staff. 2 The current annual budget is 100 million shekels with 68% government support, just under 25% from tuition fees and the remainder from donations. 3 Bezalel has exchange programmes with over 100 universities around the world, and Erasmus Mundus agreements with eleven European partners. Each Department generates specific projects with an annual inter-disciplinary workshop with social involvement as a high priority. The Research and Innovation Authority coordinates all research activities. 4 The main partners are other institutions of Higher Education and local organizations.
Mission and Objectives

1. Constitute as an artistic and spiritual centre in Israel, imparting knowledge in arts, architecture and design, with other educational and cultural values. 2. Maintain, manage, promote, foster and encourage the study of art, architecture, design and the arts in all fields among students and all those involved in education and teaching, research, acquisition and distribution of knowledge… 3. Provide education in the arts, architecture and design and to grant graduate and other degrees, in accordance with the Council for Higher Education Law - 1958. 4. Encourage, promote and strengthen academic and artistic excellence 5. Be an academic centre focusing on the development of research and teaching methods in cooperation with other institutions in Israel and abroad. 6. Expand the activities to assist in the development of art, architecture and design, and the arts including the engagement with issues relating to the society of Israel, and developments and practice abroad.

Main Projects / Activities

The activities in Bezalel relevant to the ALF are coordinated within the actions of the Dean of Students and the Research & Innovation Authority. The role of the Arts in Society is considered a high priority with many projects encouraging social inclusion. These consist of programmes for minority groups within the main curriculum and actions for social involvement through all the Departments. Over the years Bezalel has participated in relevant EU projects through EuroMed and Partnerships for Peace and actively encourages student exchange as part of the internationalization programme. Further details are provided in the additional information

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Departments of Bezalel, through their specific fields can provide added value to existing initiatives and through the Academy programmes the frameworks for actions proposed by other members of the network. Furthermore, the existing social programmes can offer case-studies for existing partners at the National level. The Academy might provide the possibility for joint courses, lectures or seminars in the fields of interest of the ALF network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The ALF network will allow Bezalel to interact with similar organizations in the region and open the possibility of developing joint research, programmes and activities in common and supporting fields. The sharing of knowledge in art, architecture and design is an important step in the multi-disciplinary approach and the understanding of cultural diversity.

Contact (1) Full Name
Professor Michael Turner
Head of the organisation
Professor Adi Stern

Bialik-Rogozin School, Tel Aviv

National Network
Israel
Address

Ha'Aliya 49 st.
P.O. Box 35067
Tel-Aviv 66041
Israel

Telephone
03-6883802
Telephone (other)
03-6883093
Fax
03-6874684
E-Mail
bialikrogozin1@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Heritage
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information
The Bialik-Rogozin School, located in South Tel-Aviv, educates more than 1,150 students from 1st to 12th grades. The student population of the school includes a wide range of demographic groups. The school population includes poor third-generation Israeli born families, work immigrants, new immigrants (mainly from the Former Soviet Union, refugees from Darfur, and minority Arabs). Almost all families have a low socio-economic status. They live predominantly in the southern neighborhoods of the city of Tel-Aviv. The school's main objective is to provide these underprivileged students with opportunities to develop their potential.  The school employs over 100 teachers and tens of volunteers, and is assisted by an action committee of many public figures, industry leaders and other involved individuals who believe in the school's goals and provide expertise, assistance and networking to help achieve these goals.  The school is funded by the Tel-Aviv municipality and by donations from various funds.
Mission and Objectives

Our Vision
The vision of our school is to provide all students with a wide array of opportunities to develop their potential. We want to offer each and every one of them a chance to obtain educational and life experiences which would provide them with opportunities to obtain meaningful and gainful employment, establish a normative family, and develop a sense of belonging to their community and to the Israeli society.
Goals

To grant a meaningful and recognized educational certificate which enables a successful integration into work or academic settings.

To promote the values of respect for others, equality, and personal and social commitment.

To prevent drop-out (both official and hidden).

To increase the number of students in school by approaching additional target populations.

To reduce school violence and provide a sense of security and mutual respect.

To promote full, meaningful and successful military service.

To increase parent participation in the educational process.

To create a meaningful and democratic collaboration between students, staff, parents and the community to help work together toward the school’s vision.
 

Main Projects / Activities

The way in which our school operated is directly derived from the special profile of the school’s target population. The student body consists of some of the weakest segments in the Israeli society.  More than 60% of the families are being treated at a variety of social services, and more than 50% are single-parent families.
The families belong to several distinct groups:

Guest workers, who arrived from a wide range of countries, including South America, the Philippines, and African countries, such as Ghana.

New immigrants, mainly from the Former Soviet Union and Ethiopia

Arab Israeli citizens

Israeli born (third generation) families living at or below the poverty level.

Refugees from Darfur
In addition to providing students with the full curriculum of school as defined by the Israeli Ministry of Education, the school is involved in various other activities and projects to meet the specific needs of its target population:
• Aspiration for Excellence – despite the students’ challenging backgrounds, we push all students to excel in their studies and finish their Bagrut tests. In 2014 our school achieved 96% success in the Bagrut tests – one of the highest among Tel-Aviv schools.
• Multicultural Education – providing students with a strong link to the Israel society, culture and  values, while respecting their native cultures, teaching elements of these cultures (such as teaching 8 different languages), and stressing inter-cultural respect and equality.
• Educational Continuity – The school has an educational responsibility for students and families for the whole day – 7.30 AM through 7.30 PM.
• Community Involvement – we believe that a responsible school graduate should be involved in his community. We emphasize involvement in both local communities and in the Israeli society, teach students core elements of Israeli culture, and encourage them to be active in their communities.
• Emotional Support – the rough backgrounds of some of our students lead to emotional difficulties among some of them. The school provides students and their families with professional diagnosis and treatment plans to help them cope with these life challenges.
 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our school is recognized as a local and global leader in education for multicultural and refugee communities. Every year we host dozens of educational and political leaders from around the world, who come to see and learn how to create a successful, multicultural education system for the underprivileged. We believe that our day-to-day experience, together with the humanitarian values that lead our work, can help other organizations in the network achieve similar goals. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that our goals and that the values we believe in can be better achieved when working in cooperation with similar institutes. We hope to cooperate with other members of the network, to learn from them, and to create coolaborative projects that will assist the communities that the network members are operating in. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Oren Golan
Job Title
Project Coordinator
Head of the organisation
Eli Nechama
Contact (2) Full Name
Eli Nechama
Job Title (2)
Campus Principal

Bina

National Network
Israel
Address

Herzl 141
Tel Aviv
Israel

Telephone
+972-77-9555098
E-Mail
Contact@bina.org.il
E-Mail (2)
amirs@bina.org.il
Mobile Phone
+972-50-3208712
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

BINA is an Israeli-born movement at the intersection of Jewish education and social activism. BINA works to advance democracy, pluralism and justice in Israel and the Jewish world through limud (study), ma’ase (action) and kehilla (community), emphasizing Jewish culture and values of tikkun olam (repairing the world).
BINA means “Wisdom” in Hebrew. It is a Hebrew acronym from a poem by Israel’s national poet, Haim Nachman Bialik, for: “A Home for the Creation of a Nation’s Soul”. For us, a “Nation’s Soul” means a nation which embodies the values of pluralism, social justice, social solidarity, democracy and peace – the Jewish values for which BINA stands.

Mission and Objectives

Established in 1996, BINA is Israel’s leading Jewish organization dedicated to advancing Judaism and democracy in Israel and the Jewish world through limud (study), ma’ase (action) and kehilla (community), emphasizing Jewish culture and values of tikkun olam (repairing the world).
BINA’s Work: BINA designs and implements social and educational programs including year-long study and volunteer programs, workshops and seminars, life cycle ceremonies and public events that empower Jews to take ownership of their Jewish identity and to make a positive difference in their local community, in Israeli society, in the Jewish world and beyond.

Main Projects / Activities

Established in 1996, BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change is an Israeli-based Jewish organization dedicated to advancing Judaism and democracy in Israel and the Jewish world through limud (study), ma’ase (action), and kehilla (community), emphasizing Jewish culture and values of tikkun olam (repairing the world). BINA designs and implements social and educational programs including year-long study and volunteer programs, workshops and seminars, life cycle ceremonies and public events that empower Jews to take ownership of their Jewish identity and to make a positive difference in their local community, in Israeli society, in the Jewish world and beyond.

BINA was established as a response to the breakdown in public trust and unity in the aftermath of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. For over 25 years, BINA has worked to advance Jewish pluralism and democracy in Israel and the Jewish world. We design and implement social and educational programs that empower Jews to take ownership of their Jewish identity and to make a positive difference in their local community and society as a whole. All our programs combine our three pillars: Jewish study, social action, and community. Today, we are the largest Jewish organization of its kind in Israel, working closely with the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Education, with branches in the major cities of Israel (Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beer Sheva and Jerusalem). BINA reaches over 100,000 Israelis and Jews from all over the world every year, through a diverse offering of programs aimed at enhancing authentic Jewish and Israeli identity.”
*From iREP Proposal 2021

BINA is one of Israel's leading organizations in the field of Jewish culture and pluralism. BINA strives to strengthen Israel as a just, democratic, pluralistic society, by emphasizing cultural and communal aspects of Judaism, and by offering diverse options for exploring and expressing Jewish and Zionist identities. We design and implement social and educational programs that empower Jews to take ownership of their Jewish identity and to make a positive difference in their local community and society as a whole. All our programs combine our three pillars: Jewish study, social action, and community. BINA reaches over 80,000 Israelis and Jews from all over the world every year, through a diverse offering of programs aimed at enhancing authentic Jewish and Israeli identity. BINA’s year-long study and volunteer programs for young adults integrate cultural, social, and educational elements, combining pluralistic Jewish learning with meaningful social action. BINA has led interactive seminars and workshops on topics of Jewish Pluralism and Social Justice for Israeli public-school students since 2001 and for IDF officers and cadets since 2010, currently reaching over 30,000 students and 8,000 soldiers per year.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are a unique organization, regarding the aspects of the Jewish religion that we represent. a liberal and democratic Jewish religion, giving place to minorities, women. LGBTQ and devoted to education of youth and the general public.
Therefore, we

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that collaboration is a key element in social change and many of our programs are done with various partners in Israel and abroad. Therefore joining the ALF network is part of Bina's core values. We believe that the unique aspects Bina represent can be made to a good contribution to other organizations and that it will be of much value for us to partner with ALF network and the other members.

Contact (1) Full Name
Amir Segal
Job Title
Government Relations Coordinator
Head of the organisation
Nir Broida

Bizchut, The Israel Human Rights Center for People with Disabilities

National Network
Israel
Address

P.O. Box 34510, Jerusalem 91000
Jerusalem
Israel

Telephone
02-652-1308
Telephone (other)
02-652-1308
Fax
026221283
E-Mail
suzanne@bizchut.org.il
E-Mail (2)
esther@bizchut.org.il
Mobile Phone
054-4487932
Mobile Phone (other)
054-4818371
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
Bizchut is an independent non-profit organization. We have 15 members of staff who work in full and part time positions. The organization is governed by a board of trustees, all of whom are volunteers with an interest in disability rights. Our budget for 2009 is $570,000. We do not accept government funding and are supported largely by charitable foundations and donations from individuals from America, Europe and Israel. A small percentage of our budget comes from donations from businesses and income-generating activities such as lectures and workshops. As an advocacy organization, cooperation with other disability and social change organizations is a central part of our activity.
Mission and Objectives

Bizchut, works to achieve equal rights and opportunities for people within the entire spectrum of disabilities in all areas of life, regardless of age, gender or ethnic background. The name Bizchut (by right) reflects our position as the first Israeli organization to approach issues concerning people with disabilities from a rights rather than charity-based perspective. Our target audience includes individuals with disabilities and family members, professionals and service providers and civil servants and decision makers. Our objectives and strategies include: providing information on disability rights and entitlements; providing one-to-one assistance through our hotlines in Hebrew and Arabic; empowering individuals through empowerment workshops; training professionals, legal action challenging non-provision of services or discriminatory policy; monitoring of policy; encouraging media exposure of disability rights and promotion of disability rights legislation.

Main Projects / Activities

Rights Hotline for People with Disabilities – Bizchut’s hotlines in Hebrew and Arabic offer tailor-made assistance to thousands of people with disabilities every year. The hotlines provide information and assistance to people with disabilities, family members, professionals working in the field and disability organizations. Bizchut’s Mental Health Project aims to bring about a change in the attitude towards and implementation of rehabilitation services in the community for people with mental illness, through field-work and advocacy to change and improve policy. Activity promoting housing in the community for individuals with disabilities also uses the parallel tracks of community outreach and challenging the authorities to expand the options available to people with different kinds of disabilities. Ongoing projects include information workshops for people with disabilities, and lectures and workshops making professionals more aware of the particular needs of individuals with disabilities and providing tools for adapting services to meet these needs.

Contact (1) Full Name
Suzanne Cannon, Director of Resource Development
Head of the organisation
Esther Sivan, Executive Director
Contact (2) Full Name
Esther Sivan

Blaushtein Center For Pastoral Care & Caunceling

National Network
Israel
Address

King David Street 13
Jerusalem
Israel

Telephone
972-2-6203253
Telephone (other)
972-523-802227
Fax
972-2-6251478
E-Mail
shalevbs@netvision.net.il
E-Mail (2)
bshalev@huc.edu
E-Mail (3)
wg@netvision.net.il
Mobile Phone
972-523802227
Mobile Phone (other)
972-579461503
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information
Member of Staff : 5 200.000$ Participants of seminars, training, NGO'S, local Government,Public Institutes,
Mission and Objectives

Training people to help other people, to empower, multicultural and spirtual awarness, research, training professionals and provide them with aditional tools for supporting other people.Improving comunications for individuals ans sectors. Releasing tenssion and improving quality of life,educational programs.

Main Projects / Activities

training people to be open to needs of others, using Texts and Jewish & Eastern Cultures, while training people to help other people, to empower, multicultural and spiritual awareness, research, training professionals and provide them with additional tools for supporting other people.Improving communications for individuals ans sectors. Releasing tension and improving quality of life,educational programs.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We have access to our graduates, students, volunteers, from different segments of population, meeting of West and East,and a liberal approach, which is much needed especially in this Region. We like to share our accumulated knowledge and learn from others, to groups, individuals, organized work places and trainers from various fields, arts, heritages,cultures,education.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are a liberal experience learning Center, trusting the learning process from each other and believe in expanding our minds, spirituality, ethics, collaboration.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Ruchama Weis
Head of the organisation
Dr. Ruchama Weis
Contact (2) Full Name
Baruch halev

Bridging Insights

National Network
Israel
Address

33 Yavetz St.
Tel Aviv-Haffa 6625832
Israel

Telephone
+972 (0)3 560 2121
Fax
+972 (0)3 560 3131
E-Mail
Givati.Roni@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
Ovadia.Yifat@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+972 (0)52 353 0982 (Yifat Ovadia)
Mobile Phone (other)
+972 (0)58 400 4003 (Ms. Roni Givati)
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2020
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

Bridging Insights is a network of Israeli, Palestinian and international partners seeking to promote a consensus-based solution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Our main activities include applied research and knowledge-building, consensus-based strategic planning (in collaborative and round table formats) and networking and outreach to stakeholders and supporters to broaden our support base. Our organizational structure is still in formation (though we are looking to incorporate as an NGO initiative soon). At present we are a growing network of voluntary staff, leadership and partners—including a wide array of Israeli, Palestinian, American, European and other individuals from academic, social entrepreneurial, public/political, NGO, community leadership and other sectors. In the interim, we have begun fundraising efforts through our partners in a U.S-based foundation who are assisting us to build up a funder base overseas.

Mission and Objectives

Bridging Insights (BI) is an innovative initiative aiming to create a process that will increase and optimize the chances of dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ensuring a better future for both peoples and eventually enable a mutually agreed upon solution based on core values and rights dignity, freedom, equality, respect, justice, security, and the absence of violence.

People from all political perspectives throughout the region and world are deeply skeptical of the possibility that this conflict is solvable. There is a strong basis for such perception. The character of the of the conflict, history, belief, identity, the involvement of many players both locally and internationally, the many unsuccessful attempts to achieve agreement over tens of years led by experienced, dedicated professionals and leaders are only some of the valid reasons for deep skepticism.

We aim to bring to the field a first-of-its-kind, apolitical, research-driven model approach to resolution based on previously resolved conflicts and a sophisticated map of all relevant players in the Israeli Palestinian conflict. As part of this, we seek to initiative a learning process that will engage a wide range of stakeholders from across the political, religious, cultural and professional spectrums to contribute valuable perspectives and insights to this process—including academics and practitioners, local and international experts and vast and diverse networks of citizens, activists and professionals. We believe this will enable us to create a unique learning process and craft new ways of thinking and new paradigms that will end up being owned by vast inclusive groups of stake holders.

Main Projects / Activities

Bridging Insights (BI) is an innovative initiative aiming to create a process that will increase and optimize the chances of dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ensuring a better future for both peoples and eventually enable a mutually agreed upon solution based on core values and rights dignity, freedom, equality, respect, justice, security, and the absence of violence.

People from all political perspectives throughout the region and world are deeply skeptical of the possibility that this conflict is solvable. There is a strong basis for such perception. The character of the of the conflict, history, belief, identity, the involvement of many players both locally and internationally, the many unsuccessful attempts to achieve agreement over tens of years led by experienced, dedicated professionals and leaders are only some of the valid reasons for deep skepticism.

We aim to bring to the field a first-of-its-kind, apolitical, research-driven model approach to resolution based on previously resolved conflicts and a sophisticated map of all relevant players in the Israeli Palestinian conflict. As part of this, we seek to initiative a learning process that will engage a wide range of stakeholders from across the political, religious, cultural and professional spectrums to contribute valuable perspectives and insights to this process—including academics and practitioners, local and international experts and vast and diverse networks of citizens, activists and professionals. We believe this will enable us to create a unique learning process and craft new ways of thinking and new paradigms that will end up being owned by vast inclusive groups of stake holders.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are interested in building collaborative efforts with other NGOs in the field. Our cross-border base (we are effectively BOTH an Israeli and Palestinian network) makes it vitally important for us to be linked into the vibrant regional networks and partnerships out in the field who would be able to both connect us to additional civil society and nongovernmental actors across the region and keep us informed of the important initiatives taking place in the region. ALF is an obvious choice.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Roni Givati
Job Title
Administrative Support
Head of the organisation
Ms. Yifat Ovadia
Contact (2) Full Name
Jubran Said
Job Title (2)
Team Member

BUSTAN

National Network
Israel
Address

Rehov Ben Zvi 10 - Mandel Center 9th floor
Beer Sheva
Israel

Telephone
+972 523 711 800
E-Mail
raed@bustan.org
Mobile Phone
+972 523 711 800
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
BUSTAN:Sustainable Community Action for Land and People, is an NGO that works in the Bedouin and Jewish communities of the Negev. Through analysis, education, and action, we work for fair resource allocation and environmental and social justice for all peoples in the region. we are 5 staff members and funded by foundations and individual donors.
Mission and Objectives

BUSTAN cultivates sustainable models to promote fair allocation of clean public resources. BUSTAN strives to present sustainable and replicable models for a healthy paradigm of development that serves both Jewish and Arab populations by promoting stewardship in the face of strident political wars over ownership of public resources.
As a Jewish-Arab movement for fair resource allocation, we seek to transform the excess of unsustainable consumption patterns into resource access for marginalized populations. We connect citizens with cost-cutting green technologies in order to spark consciousness of the wider benefits of sustainable living. The experience of self-reliance in lieu of waiting for government assistance is often a first step towards catalyzing renewal and social change.

Main Projects / Activities

We will concentrate our work in the Bedouin sector in one village (Kasser El Sir) for the next couple of years. Our goal is to create, with our partners in the village, a sustainable, “green” model for community involvement and advancement, which respects and preserves Bedouin culture while acknowledging the reality of the modern state. Almost all of our projects (shatla tree planning, permaculture, organic gardening, etc) will continue there, as different elements of the larger project. By focusing in one village, we will be better able to measure the actual impact of our work. Our goal is no less than to create a new model for Bedouin communities to be able to flourish in the Negev. We have a terrific team set up in Kasser Al-Sir that is already working with residents to research and analyze the needs of the community. We expect to physically break ground on the new project in late summer or early fall, funding permitting.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ra`ed Al-Mickawi

Center for Advancement in Peace Initiatives

National Network
Israel
Address

King George 14
94229

Jerusalem
Israel

Telephone
0544345503
E-Mail
margalit.meir@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
CAPI was created by four distinguished peace activists who have numerously stood out for their commitment towards peace and their academic as well as political achievements.Mossi, Raz, former member of the Knesset, and co-director of the Palestinian-Israeli radio channel “ Peace voice”, Dr. Paul Mendes Flor, University professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dr. Shalom Ratzabi, prominent Israeli poet and Professor at Tel Aviv University, Dr. Meir Margalit, member of the Municipality Council of Jerusalem and Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD). Member who have already joined CAPI: Haim Tarsick Meir Abutbul, Claude Rozenkovich, Yosi bar Maguen, Moli Malkiar, Rutty El Raz. CAPIs main source of funding is the Spanish Cooperation Agency.
Mission and Objectives

CAPI is an Israeli non-profit organization which promotes projects and activities to enhance peace and coexistence between the Israeli and Palestinian people. Alongside, CAPI also provides legal assistance to victi
ms of the occupation, house demolitions or evictions.
The main focus CAPI therefore takes regards issues such as humanist education, human rights, conflict resolution, as well as awareness raising.

Main Projects / Activities

Since November 2010, CAPI is implementing a project focused on israeli students, which includes human rights seminars, political tours and conferences.

Contact (1) Full Name
Meir Margalit
Head of the organisation
Meir Margalit