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Since the start of the second intifada in October 2000, many Palestinian villages have faced a humanitarian crisis. Today, the situation remains desperate due to high unemployment and poverty. The building of Israel’s “security barrier,” the continued presence of multiple military road blocs that prevent freedom of movement to fields, jobs, schools and hospitals are factors in creating a very difficult situation, especially for the inhabitants of remote villages. The residents of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam operate a program to provide humanitarian assistance – mainly, but not exclusively, medical relief – for Palestinian villagers affected by the ongoing crisis. This program aims to alleviate the suffering by raising money for the distribution of food and medicines and conducting medical treatment days in towns and villages. These projects are based on voluntary work by physicians, medical personnel and others. In February 2008, the HAP funded the cost of new equipment and staff training for a clinic in Naalin with the help of the Japanese embassy. The Humanitarian Aid Program (HAP) is interested in receiving donations of all kinds to further its work. All funds will be used to purchase essential items such as medicines and food. The Program ensures that assistance is rendered to those who are in genuine need.
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