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In response to the lasting effects of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Companions are raising funds to train a pediatric rehabilitation doctor for the Princess Basma Centre. The physical and psychological effects of the war require long-term needs for rehabilitation care that extend beyond any permanent ceasefire. This campaign supports 18 months of intensive training for a rehabilitation pediatrician. A doctor has been identified, and a placement is secured at a leading teaching hospital.
Established in 1961, the Princess Basma Centre is a charitable, non-profit organization operating under the Anglican Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Jerusalem. The Centre provides specialized services to more than 4,000 beneficiaries each year. The physician trained through this campaign will oversee the Centre’s complex rehabilitation programs, including residential services and outreach across the region. The training also ensures the licence required by the Israeli Ministry of Health for specialized work in East Jerusalem.
Your support strengthens hope and long-term recovery for children and families across Gaza and the West Bank.
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