Tag Archive: Arab-Jewish Citizens’ Forum for the Promotion of Health in the Galilee

Shatil Changemakers: Najma Abbas | Head nurse and member of the Shefa-Amr City Council

Celebrating Changemakers: Najma Abbas

The New Israel Fund is spotlighting 40 change-makers whose trajectories were shaped by Shatil, and who represent the past, present, and future of Shatil’s work.

Celebrating Shatil’s Accomplishments

As Shatil celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look back on its accomplishments over the last year.

Advancing Equitable Health Policy

After years of organizing for the advancement of equitable public health throughout Israel, members of Shatil, NIF’s action arm, have secured seats at the decision-making table for important health policy committees.

Israel’s Health Ministry Allocates Additional $200 Million for Arab Community’s Health Sector

After years of campaigning by NIF grantees, Israel’s Minister of Health announces a historic investment in healthcare for Palestinian communities in Israel.

Advancing Equality in Healthcare

Shatil, NIF’s action arm in Israel, is working with grassroots activists, local authorities, and national leaders to close healthcare gaps.

Providing Adequate Healthcare During COVID-19

The Shatil-led Arab-Jewish Citizens’ Forum for the Promotion of Health in the Galilee successfully advocated for a life-saving dialysis center for COVID-19 patients.

Dr. Bishara Bisharat

Shatil Spotlight: Dr. Bishara Bisharat

Meet Dr. Bishara Bisharat, representing Arab citizen in Israel’s Ministry of Health during the COVID-19 crisis.

Strengthening Arab-Jewish Partnership During the COVID-19 Crisis

While the COVID-19 crisis exposed ongoing disparities between Jewish and Arab citizens, Shatil is working to close those gaps and strengthen Jewish-Arab partnerships.

Fighting for Arab-Jewish Equality in the Time of COVID-19

Shatil is leading civil society efforts to ensure that all Israeli citizens – Arab and Jewish – get the resources they need to stay safe and healthy.

Guiding Civil Society Through the COVID-19 Crisis

As more Israelis are quarantining and social distancing, Shatil is helping organizations adapt.