AJEEC-NISPED ANNUAL REPORT 2017
A YEAR OF RENEWAL AND INNOVATION
Dear Friends,
During 2017, AJEEC-NISPED continued to follow its “tradition of innovation” by developing and launching new initiatives and finding creative ways to strengthen existing programs. When we see the positive impact of promoting equality, empowerment and cooperation in the Negev and beyond, we feel inspired by and proud of all of our participants, alumni, and beneficiaries, as well as our dedicated team members.
AJEEC-NISPED’s varied programs respond to the multifaceted challenges that the region faces in areas including Arab-Jewish Partnership, Education, Early Childhood, Health, and Economic and Community Development. The past year has brought a number of exciting new developments, including..
- AJEEC-NISPED was honored as an official “Organization of Excellence” by the Ministry of Education’s Southern District.
- The BridgeTech program won official recognition as the first Bedouin mechina program.
- A second ambulance serving the unrecognized villages was commissioned, with the program now reaching 30,000 people.
- Mubadra, a new social business, will provide guidance and advice for Bedouin municipalities as they navigate the opportunities provided by funding from government Decision 2397.
Looking into the future, we are excited to continue our mission, build new partnerships, and persevere in our mission to build a truly shared society with opportunity and respect for all.
Sincerely,
Kher Albaz 
and Ariel Dloomy 
Co-Executive Directors
Arab-Jewish Partnership
Arab-Jewish Gap Year
A joint year of learning and service for Arab and Jewish young people
Shared Society
Bringing together Arab and Jewish high school students and teachers
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Education
Taliya
Preparing young Arab women for university and careers
Youth Organization
Engaging young people across the Arab- Bedouin community in the Negev and around the country
BridgeTech
A “school-to-employment” gap year for aspiring Bedouin hi-tech and industrial professionals
Generations Technology
Introducing Bedouin elementary school students and their parents to computer literacy
Early Childhood
Parents as Partners
A nursery school program for Bedouin children of working mothers
AJEEC-on-Wheels
Bringing games and learning to marginalized Bedouin children
Health
Project COPE
An initiative to raise awareness of breast cancer in the Negev Bedouin community and to support survivors
Ambulance Service to the Unrecognized Villages
Emergency response in the most marginalized communities
Paramedic trainings
Giving Bedouin communities the knowledge and skills to respond to health emergencies
Economic and Community Development
Foundations for Women’s Success
Preparing Bedouin women to enter the workforce
El Hudaj Fitness Center
The first ever gym for women in the Bedouin community
Mubadra
Enhancing local governance in Bedouin communities
Launched in November 2017, Mubadra is a social business that provides public administration consulting services for Bedouin municipalities in Israel’s Negev region
Middle East and International Departments
Building bridges with our neighbors
2017 Sources of Income
2017 Allocation of Expenses
