40 years of ABCD – Read our special anniversary brochure
published: 5 August 2026

This year marks an incredible milestone for ABCD Bethlehem as we celebrate 40 years of supporting children with disabilities across Palestine.
To mark this anniversary, we’ve created a special commemorative brochure that tells the story of our journey, from our beginnings in 1985 to the life-changing work taking place today across rehabilitation centres in refugee camps throughout the West Bank.
The brochure is more than just a look back, it is a celebration of the people, partnerships and supporters who have made four decades of hope possible, while looking ahead to the future and the growing need for our work.
As our Chair of Trustees, Daniel Burton, writes in his foreword, this anniversary is about “gratitude for the past and commitment for the future.”
While we are proud to celebrate everything that has been achieved over the last 40 years, our work has never been more needed. Thousands of children with disabilities continue to rely on the services provided by our local partners, and your support makes that possible.
We hope you’ll take a few moments to read our anniversary brochure, celebrate everything we’ve achieved together, and discover why we remain committed to bringing hope to children and families across Palestine for many years to come.
A special thanks goes to ABCD Trustee Carole Godsmark who worked so hard to bring this together.
Click below to read the full 40th Anniversary Brochure and join us in celebrating 40 years of compassion, partnership and hope.
