Israel will coordinate ongoing humanitarian aid to Haiti

The Israeli government has decided to continue its official assistance to Haiti as part of the global effort of reconstruction of the country. This will be coordinated through MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Israeli ambassador in Santo Domingo, Amos Radian, is in contact with the authorities in Haiti to find an appropriate site for building an Israeli Children’s Village and to obtain the necessary approval. The project plans include an elementary school that will operate in two shifts; a playground/sports field; and a medical center. The site could also be utilized for conducting evening adult education classes. A planned community center will work with youngsters on post trauma treatment and counseling, psychological rehabilitation and afternoon activities.

In coordination with the mayor of Port au Prince, a local principal and teaching staff will be recruited for the school, which will be comprised of 6-8 classrooms (between 30-50 students per class). They will be joined by professionals from Israel and, possibly, volunteer teachers from Jewish communities around the world. Meals will be provided to the school through an arrangement with various NGOs.

ASHAV is working on plans to establish an Israeli Children’s Village in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti

Photos: MFA, IsraAid

Five-year-old girl gets "back on her feet" with help from Israeli team

Photos: IsraAid

More: http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Israel+beyond+politics/Israel_provides_humanitarian_aid_Haiti_25_Feb_2010.htm

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E-H Dictionary

English	How pronounced	Hebrew
Government	Memshalah	ממשלה
Official	Rishmi	רישמי
International	Bein-leumi	בינלאומי
Approval	Ishur	אישור
Community	Kehilah	קהילה
Treatment	Tipul	טיפול
Aid	Ezrah	עזרה