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10-07-2007, 06:40 PM
The reality of Neve Shalom - Wahat al-Salam as a binational community serves as the base for its educational work. This section has articles and reports on the village’s government, infrastructure, and future development plans, some pages about community members, a chronicle of events, and information regarding the volunteer program.
Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam was founded in 1970 on land leased (and later given) to it by the adjacent Monastery of Latroun. In 1977 the first family came to reside here. By 2006, about 52 families are settled in the village. The members of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam are demonstrating the possibility of coexistence between Jews and Palestinians by developing a community based on mutual acceptance, respect and cooperation.
Democratically governed and owned by its members, the community is not affiliated with any political party or movement. Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam gives practical expression to its vision through its various branches.
The village operates a program to provide humanitarian assistance - mainly, but not exclusively, medical relief - for Palestinian villagers affected by the ongoing conflict. The project is conducted by NSWAS residents on a voluntary basis and is supported by donations of money and materials from Israel and abroad.
Since the start of the second intifada in October 2000, many Palestinian villages and towns have faced a humanitarian crisis. Now, a few years later, the situation in many towns and villages remains desperate, due to high unemployment and poverty. The building of Israel’s "security barrier", the continued presence of multiple military road blocks 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 NSWAS have been organizing projects to help alleviate the suffering. We have raised money for the distribution of food and medicines and are conducting medical treatment days in towns and villages. These projects are based on voluntary work by physicians, medical personnel and others.
We wish to continue with similar treatment days in additional Palestinian towns and villages. A committee has been formed in the village to identify sources of need.
NSWAS is interested to receive monetary donations and donations in kind in order to further this work. All funds will be used to purchase essential items such as medicines and food. We will ensure that assistance is rendered to those who are in genuine need.
Seems like the people are tired of war. A chance for peace is emerging from the ashes of occupation.
Their website: http://nswas.org/rubrique22.html
Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam was founded in 1970 on land leased (and later given) to it by the adjacent Monastery of Latroun. In 1977 the first family came to reside here. By 2006, about 52 families are settled in the village. The members of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam are demonstrating the possibility of coexistence between Jews and Palestinians by developing a community based on mutual acceptance, respect and cooperation.
Democratically governed and owned by its members, the community is not affiliated with any political party or movement. Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam gives practical expression to its vision through its various branches.
The village operates a program to provide humanitarian assistance - mainly, but not exclusively, medical relief - for Palestinian villagers affected by the ongoing conflict. The project is conducted by NSWAS residents on a voluntary basis and is supported by donations of money and materials from Israel and abroad.
Since the start of the second intifada in October 2000, many Palestinian villages and towns have faced a humanitarian crisis. Now, a few years later, the situation in many towns and villages remains desperate, due to high unemployment and poverty. The building of Israel’s "security barrier", the continued presence of multiple military road blocks 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 NSWAS have been organizing projects to help alleviate the suffering. We have raised money for the distribution of food and medicines and are conducting medical treatment days in towns and villages. These projects are based on voluntary work by physicians, medical personnel and others.
We wish to continue with similar treatment days in additional Palestinian towns and villages. A committee has been formed in the village to identify sources of need.
NSWAS is interested to receive monetary donations and donations in kind in order to further this work. All funds will be used to purchase essential items such as medicines and food. We will ensure that assistance is rendered to those who are in genuine need.
Seems like the people are tired of war. A chance for peace is emerging from the ashes of occupation.
Their website: http://nswas.org/rubrique22.html