Tag Archive: Negev/Naqab
Strengthening Arab Israeli Civil Society
Through a series of accessible training workshops and networking opportunities, NIF’s action-arm Shatil is helping fortify Arab Israeli civil society organizations with the skills they need to succeed.
Promoting Bedouin Rights in the Negev-Naqab
Sliman al-Hawashla gets recognition for his decades of work with Shatil, NIF’s action arm in Israel, promoting Bedouin rights in the Negev-Naqab.
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.
Expanding Resource Access for Bedouin Communities
In the Negev-Naqab, tax revenues are being redistributed more fairly, thanks to advocacy from local Bedouin leaders.
Anti-Corruption Demonstrations Gain Momentum
Protest numbers continue to build in the demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government handling of COVID-19 and the economic crisis.
Protecting Bedouin Communities
The Shatil-led Bedouin Situation Room is fighting to provide resources and information to unrecognized villages in southern Israel.
Speaking Out Against Home Demolitions
Network of Israeli organizations campaign against the continued demolition of unrecognized Bedouin villages.
Building Bridges in the Negev
Some of the most inspiring projects that are building a shared future for Israel’s Arab and Jewish citizens are happening in Israel’s South.
Fighting Voting Suppression in the Negev
Many Bedouin towns do not have polling stations or public transportation to the nearest polling station.
The Quiet Revolution Happening in Lakiya
Shatil is working with the Negev Bedouin town of Lakiya to pioneer a new model of strategic planning. This partnership not only addresses an essential need of Bedouin in the Negev, but it exemplifies the crucial role NIF and Shatil play in stitching together Israel’s social fabric.