The Centre for Rehabilitation Al Arroub Camp
ABCD was approached by Al Arroub Refugee Camp Rehabilitation Centre for help and they have become our latest partner in 2019.
ABCD Latest News
Catch up with all our latest news, and please do share your ABCD exploits with us so we can tell the world!
Autumn Newsletter 2020
Welcome to the ABCD Autumn 2020 Newsletter. It’s a real privilege to share with you the stories of just a few of the children whose lives are being improved through
rehabilitation.
PalArt 2020 – Art for Palestine
To raise funds to support the work of ABCD Bethlehem, we’re pleased to announce the launch of PalArt 2020, an online auction of original artworks by British, Palestinian and international artists.
COVID-19 Update
A second wave of Covid 19 has hit the West Bank - the areas deeply effected are the Hebron and Greater Bethlehem Districts. Once again the ABCD funded rehabilitation centres in Jalazone and Al Arroub refugee camps have had to close. Our professional therapists are doing their utmost to suppport the vulnerable children remotely. The number of cases and deaths reported are significantly higher than the first wave of infection. We send the Palestinian people our sympathies.
DIRECTOR, SCREENWRITER AND PLAYWRIGHT MIKE LEIGH OBE FRSL SUPPORTS ABCD BETHLEHEM
ABCD now in it's 34th year, works on Palestine's West Bank through local partners, the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR), based in Beit Jala near Bethlehem.
Spring Bulletin 2020
ABCD are proud of our local partners in Palestine who have taken on different procedures to continue their vital work with children with disabilities.
Autumn Bulletin 2019
ABCD now in it's 34th year, works on Palestine's West Bank through local partners, the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR), based in Beit Jala near Bethlehem.
Spring Bulletin 2019
Your support has allowed ABCD to bring rehabilitation to a further refugee camp, Al Arroub near Hebron.
Palestine Marathon 2019
An intrepid group of 26 ABCD supporters had a fantastic trip to Palestine and have over £35,000 to date!
Autumn Bulletin 2018
Welcome to the ABCD Autumn 2018 Newsletter. It’s a real privilege to share with you the stories of just a few of the children whose lives are being improved through rehabilitation.
ABCD at Greenbelt 2018
It was fantastic to be able to meet so many of you at Greenbelt Festival this year.
Spring Bulletin 2018
Welcome, supporters, to ABCD’s Spring Bulletin in which you will find updates on our work across the West Bank and other news regarding our support of children and their families who we are privileged to help thanks to your generous funding.
Palestinian Lunch - Hampshire
ABCD's inaugural regional Palestinian Lunch was held on 13th May at St Mary Bourne Village Hall, Hampshire.
ABCD Carol Concert 2017
ABCD's inauguaral Carol Concert was held last night in the stunning St George's Bloomsbury.
Autumn Bulletin 2017
ABCD works through Palestinian partners, the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) based in Beit Jala, The Sheepfold in Beit Sahour and two UNWRA Refugee Camps in Jalazone and Nour Shams.
Music Therapy Programme 2017
Sophie Williams, a music therapist who trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, undertook at 10 week music therapy programme at the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation in 2017. The following is Sophie's report of her time in the West Bank, the numerous projects engaged with and some of the children she got to know:
Tribute to Rupert Ridge
It is with very great regret and great sadness we report the death of Rupert Ridge in his 69th year. Rupert was a past Chairman and dear friend of ABCD.
