Rehabilitation of Vulnerable Homes
PRO TERRA SANCTABackground Information
The current war with Israel, although primarily affecting the population of Gaza, is also having dramatic consequences in the Bethlehem Governorate. According to a report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in November 2023, the war destroyed 61% of employment in the Gaza Strip (182,000 jobs) in just one month, but also 24% in the West Bank (208,000 jobs). As a result, all tourism activity in Bethlehem has disappeared once again, and additionally, the inability to leave has caused many Palestinians who worked in Jerusalem or in the various settlements around the Governorate to lose their jobs. The war, unemployment, low wages, and rising prices make daily life extremely difficult for families, who find themselves unable to cover any extraordinary expenses, such as high medical costs or basic housing maintenance.
Location
Belén
Local partner
PRO TERRA SANCTA
Goals
Overall Goal:Improve the living conditions of vulnerable families in Bethlehem and create new job opportunities for the local community.
Specific Goal: 1. Guarantee decent and healthy housing for the vulnerable population of Belén. 2. Improve the hygienic and sanitary conditions of the population in Belén. 3. Reduce the risk of diseases. 4. Create new employment opportunities for unemployed young people in situations of vulnerability and without training.
Target population
(families and youth).
Duration of the project
Budget
Funding
TAU, Pamplona City Council (15.000€)
Activities:
- Carrying out rehabilitation and maintenance work on the houses.
- • Selection of qualified workers and selection and training of unskilled workers.
