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Projects

Luaba Hilwa ("Pretty Doll")

Handcrafted dolls knitted by Bedouin women as a means to help them generate income by selling their crafts to visitors and tourists.

The milk pasteurization center of the Jahalin communities

The milk pasteurization center of the Jahalin communities, initiated by The Friends of Jahalin.

Learning the Hebrew Language

Hebrew-language learning sessions for members of the Jahalin tribe, as a valuable tool that will enable them to assert their rights, acquire knowledge, and thrive in business and tourism, while gaining greater freedom of movement throughout their region.

Enrichment Program for Jahalin Children

Extra-curricular activities that foster growth and creativity amongst the Jahalin children, providing daily enrichment for them after school hours.

Tourism Development

Encouraging tourism amongst the Jahalin as a means for sharing their rich cultural tapestry with the world, while redefining their narrative and creating a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Protective presence

Friends of the Jahlin work to reduce violence and violations of Bedouin rights through a protective presence.

Community Gardening

Cultivating vegetable and ornamental gardens for Jahalin family consumption and enjoyment.

Family Connections

Matching Bedouin and Israeli families, and creating a platform for ongoing cultural exchange that provides direct, open communication and meaningful interaction between the Jahalin and Israelis in a friendly, eye-opening manner.

Informative Lectures and Guided Tours

Engaging lectures and tours for visiting organizations and groups, in order to raise awareness and enhance the public’s understanding of the Jahalin tribe’s status, as well as their journey toward obtaining equal rights.

Finding Sources of Income

Finding employment opportunities, helping to obtain work permits, and providing training in various trades for members of the Jahalin tribe, who suffer from unemployment rates reaching up to 70%.

The Honey Women

The Honey Women of the Jahlin - 10 women of the tribe learned to raise bees and now make honey and wax candles for a living.

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