We learned early that successful rebuilding efforts require local partners that are trusted by the neighborhood they serve and also financially accountable and independent of the government. We are honored to work with the following NGO partners:
Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP):
GCMHP is a Palestinian non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1990 to provide comprehensive community mental health services – therapy, training and research – to the population of the Gaza Strip. Since that time, the Gaza Strip – one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with two thirds of the population being refugees and 50% being younger than 16 years – has witnessed extreme forms of violence and suffering, due to Israeli occupation and military operations. This made the extent of mental health problems in the Gaza reach unprecedented levels. Here are the key people involved with the Rachel Corrie Rebuilding Campaign in Gaza: -
Combatants for Peace (C4P)
C4P is a group of Israeli and Palestinian individuals who were actively involved in the cycle of violence in their area. The Israelis served as combat soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Palestinians were involved in armed resistance in the name of Palestinian liberation. They believe that the blood shed will not end unless they act together to terminate the occupation and stop all forms of violence. They work to educate, raise consciousness and create partners in dialogue, and to maintain political pressure on all governments to stop the cycle of violence.
Rachel Corrie Sports Initiative in Gaza (with our projects fiscally by GCMHP)
- Adnan – Member of the Rachel Corrie Soccer Tournament Committee
Adnan grew up in Rafah, learned English while working in California, then returned to live in Gaza. He and his family have hosted peace delegations from all over the world, and he often assists as a translator. - Khaled Nasrallah – Member of the Rachel Corrie Soccer Tournament Committee. An accountant by training, Rachel Corrie lived with their family in Gaza.
The Al Aqabah Rural Women’s Association
- Rawhieh El- Sabeeh – Director of Al Haq Kindergarten in the Village of Al Aqabah
- Haj Sami Sadik Sbaih – Head of the Al Aqabah Village Council
Kol Acher/Other Voice – Sderot
