Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern/8 pm Palestine: JVP HAC Webinar: Bridging Healthcare Gaps for Palestinian Refugees
This webinar was cosponsored by USA Palestine Mental Health Network and Palestine-Global Mental Health Network. Watch the recording here.
Photo credit: Ruwaida Amer.
Watch the webinar recording here.
In response to the severe healthcare gaps in the West Bank, 1for3 is focusing on healthcare challenges and community-driven solutions for Palestinian refugees in the West Bank. 1for3 has been working closely with local and international medical doctors to train community health workers from refugee camps. These health workers, trained by experienced MDs, are essential in delivering much-needed care to underserved communities, where military violence, apartheid laws, and economic hardships severely restrict access to medical services.
For nearly 15 years, 1for3 has partnered with the Lajee Center in Aida Refugee Camp to provide critical services in water, food, health, and education. This partnership has expanded to 5 Refugee Camps across the West Bank to address healthcare needs by equipping local health workers with the tools to provide specialized care and improve the overall well-being of families. Participants will learn more about the daily struggles of Palestinian refugees and how local health workers are advancing community health despite the political and economic challenges in the region.
About the speakers
Henry Louis, MD H4P International Medical Director, Family Medicine Resident Physician, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Louis's responsibilities include supervising all activities related to qualitative and quantitative data collection on program activities. Furthermore, alongside the team of international advisers, Dr. Louis contributes to a diverse array of development efforts including community organizing. His passion for working alongside community members and pursing health equity and social justice have dragged him across the world, from Egypt to Armenia to his current beloved Palestine.
Mejd Azzeh, Director of Programs in Palestine Mejd Azzeh is the Director of Programs for 1for3 In Palestine, where she leads the organization's initiatives in the West Bank. With a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences earned in 2013, and working with various organizations in Florida, which unite communities, Mejd brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and humanitarian passion to her role. Since joining 1for3 in 2023, she has helped partners in the West Bank in executing various programs and projects aimed at community development and empowerment. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is engaging directly with beneficiaries, listening to their stories, and incorporating their insights into the organization's work. By integrating community feedback and ideas, Mejd strives to foster a sense of ownership and collaboration, ultimately building stronger and more resilient communities.