NIF is proud to provide an emergency grant to protests in Israel’s geographic periphery

NIF and Shatil are supporting and convening organizations working with Negev Bedouin communities to promote their rights amidst threats by the new government.

Residents of unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev and activists are working together to provide transportation to their polling locations.

After a violent threat disrupted plans for a Pride Parade in a conservative Negev town, NIF grantee The Aguda and LGBTQ activists and allies regrouped and reflected on the fight against incitement and bigotry.

After pressure from several NIF grantees, the Israeli government allocated more resources to health services in the periphery.

A group of NIF grantees successfully petitioned Israel’s Ministry of Transportation to install bus stops near unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev, providing much-needed public transit access.

After years of organizing for the advancement of equitable public health throughout Israel, members of Shatil, NIF’s action arm, have secured seats at the decision-making table for important health policy committees.

Through a series of accessible training workshops and networking opportunities, NIF’s action-arm Shatil is helping fortify Arab Israeli civil society organizations with the skills they need to succeed.

Sliman al-Hawashla gets recognition for his decades of work with Shatil, NIF’s action arm in Israel, promoting Bedouin rights in the Negev-Naqab.

Shatil, NIF’s action arm in Israel, is working with grassroots activists, local authorities, and national leaders to close healthcare gaps.