Free Medical Day in 2 Refugee Camps.

Recently, 1for3’s community health care program Health 4 Palestine held a Free Medical Day with its partner in 2 refugee camps the Lajee Center. Located in Bethlehem, the day served over 200 people with care in hypertension, diabetes, orthopedics, pediatrics, ophthalmology, urology, medications & ENT (ear, nose, and throat). Most of these offerings were new from the last Free Medical Day we sponsored.

CHWs perform blood tests on 2 people as part of the Free Medical Day. The results will help to care for diabetes.

CHWs perform blood tests on 2 people as part of the Free Medical Day. The results will help to care for diabetes.

Hypertension is a widespread chronic disease in Palestine. Here, a CHW takes a blood pressure reading.

Hypertension is a widespread chronic disease in Palestine. Here, a CHW takes a blood pressure reading.

2 Bethlehem University students of Occupational Therapy work with a man on mobility issues. Health 4 Palestine has a partnership with the OT department through its students & faculty.

2 Bethlehem University students of Occupational Therapy work with a man on mobility issues. Health 4 Palestine has a partnership with the OT department through its students & faculty.

Occupational Therapy students work with a person to understand causes of pain in mobility. A goal of a day like this 1 is to highlight health resources that people can utilize throughout the year.

Occupational Therapy students work with a person to understand causes of pain in mobility. A goal of a day like this 1 is to highlight health resources that people can utilize throughout the year.

Part of the recent health fundraising campaign supported the addition in Health 4 Palestine of pediatric wellness. Here, a doctor checks on a baby as part of the Free Medical Day.

Part of the recent health fundraising campaign supported the addition in Health 4 Palestine of pediatric wellness. Here, a doctor checks on a baby as part of the Free Medical Day.

Here, in branded vests, are 2 CHWs in Health 4 Palestine. Along with other colleagues they are employed by 1for3's partners to provide high-touch in-home care for now over 700 patients in 5 refugee camps.

Here, in branded vests, are 2 CHWs in Health 4 Palestine. Along with other colleagues they are employed by 1for3's partners to provide high-touch in-home care for now over 700 patients in 5 refugee camps.

Health Campaign Fundraising Success! What It Means.

  • SUPPORTING TRAUMA TRAINING FOR TEACHERS

    Through a grant teachers in Zahrat Al-Yasmeen kindergarten are learning new ways to support trauma care for children. Children in Palestine have inherited & newly-gained trauma. By learning new classroom-ready skills, teachers will be able to provide increased levels of trauma care for their pupils.

  • TRAUMA CARE FOR HEALTH WORKERS

    This initiative came directly from health workers. They said that in order to help traumatized community members they needed to be able to care for their own trauma. We are calling this the Psychosocial Support Initiative. Already, a Bethlehem-based psychologist is meeting with CHWs in 2 camps to understand their trauma-related care needs. After this assessment, a care schedule will be put into place.

  • A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR PEDIATRIC CARE

    Through a new collaboration & donated funds we are creating a strong foundation for long-term impact in pediatric & trauma care.

A New Kindergarten Classroom.

The support of many has made it possible. Despite living in a war zone, dire economic conditions & increased violence, a global team has made a great learning space for 25 more children.

Spring Planting.

Hydroponic gardening, serving more people.

Growing Food.

Despite this climate of fear & violence people are preparing for spring by planting their gardens. In this picture, residents of Aida camp prepare one of the hydroponic gardens for planting. The amazing resiliency shown by our partners provides us with hope & support.

  • Environment Club for Kids

    The club meets every Friday to work with the hydroponic gardens in Aida camp. Majd, the environment program director, leads them as they clean growing systems & plant seedlings on the rooftop gardens.

  • Preparing for Planting

    The team readies 2 hydroponic units after the last winter harvest (cabbage, cauliflower, leafy greens). Now summer crops are nearly ready to go.

  • Family-based Garden Producing

    This lovely cauliflower is just one example of the output from the 3rd hydroponic garden. It is located on the roof of a family’s home, who tend it.

1for3: 1 Organization - 3 Palestinian Rights.

Health

Health 4 Palestine (H4P) is our program that supports community health. In it, 26 trained community health workers (CHWs) work in 5 camps with over 700 patients. Most care focuses on treating chronic diseases & trauma.

Environment Food

Our work in food encompasses the construction & operation of three community hydroponic gardens & a number of micro growing towers. We provide training in hydroponics. Women & young people make up the core participants in our food work. Our goal is to advance Palestinian food sovereignty & support healthy lifestyles.

Environment Water

We established potable water quality monitoring programs, built two community cisterns, replaced 30 rooftop water tanks to safeguard household water supplies & trained refugees to conduct independent water testing that resulted in upgraded infrastructure improvements. We also led four delegations to build water testing labs & train testing technicians.

Education

Zahrat Al-Yasmeen kindergarten.

Since 2019, 1for3 has brought together Palestinian & US educators to support child-focused learning. Together, they build curricula, teaching methods & new offerings of student support. Opened in 2021 & located in the UN-run Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem, West Bank, Zahrat Al-Yasmeen kindergarten provides a great pre-school education for 50 children from two UN-run camps.