Action around Bethlehem Children with Disability

Who we are

Action Around Bethlehem Children with Disability (‘ABCD’) is a small but well-established charity. We are passionate about improving the lives of children with disabilities across Palestine regardless of faith, race or gender.

Founded in 1986, ABCD is dedicated to supporting the provision of holistic rehabilitation for children with disabilities across Palestine, primarily through partners in the West Bank: the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) based in Beit Jala, The Sheepfold in Beit Sahour and six UNWRA Refugee Camps.

Holistic rehabilitation involves the provision of comprehensive individual strategies to address the needs of children with disabilities to achieve quality of life that is free, as far as possible, from medical complication. It includes elements of physiotherapy; occupational therapy; medical intervention; nursing care; social work; psychological, emotional and family support; education; and play therapy.

ABCD achieves this by raising money to fund specific projects and outreach programmes that are planned in consultation with and implemented through its partners in Palestine.  ABCD is an incorporated, UK-registered charity (Charity Number 1097623, Company Number 04383155).

We are recruiting for the new role of Communications & Marketing Manager. This year we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of ABCD. It’s an important and exciting point in ABCD’s development, when we seek to develop our profile and supporter base, particularly among younger people in the UK. Over recent years we have been gradually extending the scope of our work in the refugee camps in the West Bank. As we grow, and the demand for our services grows, so have our ambitions to raise much needed funds as we develop.

Our culture and values

Our culture is one of trust, openness and commitment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

ABCD is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and volunteers.

The aim is to create a charity truly representative of all sections of society and for every individual to feel respected and able to give their best.