NATAN International Humanitarian Aid
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit NGO |
| Focus | Providing humanitarian aid after emergencies |
| Location | |
| Website | www |
NATAN International Humanitarian Aid[edit]
NATAN International Humanitarian Aid is an Israeli non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides relief and rehabilitation to affected communities after natural and man-made disasters and emergencies around the world.[1] NATAN works to mobilize the capabilities, areas of expertise, and resources of organizations and individuals by utilizing the advantages of experienced professionals in Israel as a center of knowledge in emergency relief. NATAN consists of a cooperative platform of Israeli humanitarian organizations who together form a network to apply a multitude of resources for both natural and man-made disaster relief. Among the members and founders of NATAN are several individuals and organizations who have been involved for many years in humanitarian aid operations throughout the world. NATAN’s missions in the field are exclusively composed of professionals volunteering to share their experience and skills.[2]
History[edit]
NATAN was founded in 2004, inspired by the humanitarian work of Abie Nathan, an Israeli humanitarian. The organization aims to meet "Abie Nathan's goals of working toward world peace through humanitarian action."[3] Since its founding, NATAN has been active in disaster areas including Sri Lanka after the Tsunami, Georgia after the war with Russia, Haiti after its catastrophic earthquake, the Philippines following typhoon Yolanda, and in Nepal. More recently NATAN has been aiding refugees and displaced persons in transit and refugee camps in Serbia, Greece, and other locations.
Mission[edit]
The mission of the organization is to restore dignity to communities facing humanitarian crisis and disaster. NATAN's website states that their current goal is to provide "education, medical aid, psycho-social assistance, and community action to some of the thousands of refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran who have been flowing into Europe from different points on the globe."[4]
Operations[edit]
Since 2004, NATAN has deployed missions around the world engaged in medical aid, psycho-social support, community resilience development, and establishing the basis for future cooperation with other international organizations. They have executed the following operations:[5]
2004 Sir Lanka[edit]
NATAN sent 12 medical relief delegations to treat 14,548 patients after a tsunami severely devastated coastal communities. Three mobile clinics worked with 79 communities.
2008 Georgia[edit]
During the Russo-Georgian War, professionals working on psycho-trauma, art therapy, medicine, education, and institutional reconstruction were sent to help internal refugees in Gori.
2010 Haiti[edit]
After the earthquake of 2010 hit Haiti, "6 delegations of doctors, paramedics, mental health and trauma experts, community workers, educators, and childcare staff," provided aid.[6] As a result, 1,500 students attended temporary schools and many others received needed medical care, psycho-social care, and resilience training.
2013-2014 Philippines[edit]
Responding to Typhoon Yolanda, NATAN oversaw 8 delegations in the Guiuan province on the island of Samar. The delegations provided medical and psycho-social relief, constructed a community center, trained local professionals, and facilitated community development initiatives.
2015 Public Health Training[edit]
In collaboration with Jordan Health Aid International (JHAS), 18 medical professionals from the Al Zaatari refugee camp were trained in public health, prevention, and post-trauma care during a course provided in Jerusalem.
2015-2016 Nepal[edit]
After the earthquake of 2015 in Nepal, NATAN conducted 5 missions to provide medical aid to approximately 2,400 people in remote areas. They also trained over 250 local professionals in trauma care. A primary focus of this operation was "training the trainer," this is an educational model NATAN used to teach Nepalese community leaders necessary skills for resilience and first aid.[7] In 2016, NATAN's work in Nepal continued with trainings for midwives and educators in hygiene, sanitation, and reproductive health.[8]
2015-2017 Serbia[edit]
In cooperation with HUMEDICA, B92 Fund, TRAG Fondacia, Youth for Refugees, and other NGOs, NATAN provided primary medical care to over 2,700 refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran who had fled to Presevo, Serbia near the Macedonia border.
2017 Greece[edit]
In Chios and Lesbos, Greece, "NATAN, along with the Swiss Cross organization, created the One Happy Family Center...which offers an innovative program in which staff and volunteers work shoulder to shoulder with refugees, not for refugees."[9] The One Happy Family Center, a community and education center, is run by and for refugees and migrants.[10] The center began with 16 teachers and 5 volunteers who taught both children and adults.
Funding[edit]
NATAN is funded through donations from individuals and non-governmental organizations. Their operations are funded on an ad-hoc basis depending on what is needed for the specific operation.[11]
Organizational Structure[edit]
Legal Status[edit]
NATAN is a registered Israeli NGO, No.580526424.[12] The organization is also recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit through the American charity P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds.[13]
Personnel[edit]
NATAN is comprised exclusively of skilled volunteers. A team of 14 experienced professional volunteers manage the organization of the NGO. In addition to their professional team, NATAN includes a board, members and partner organizations, and a roster of approximately 500 experienced field volunteers.[14]
Areas of Expertise[edit]
NATAN specializes in providing aid through:[15]
- Medical care (especially primary care and dental care)
- Psychosocial Assistance
- Education
- Community Rehabilitation
Members and Partners[edit]
NATAN has a multitude of members that they partner with to conduct effective humanitarian aid efforts. Members and partners include:[16]
- Israeli School of Humanitarian Aid (ISHA)
- Tel Aviv University Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine
- Sapir Academic College- Social Work Department
- Tel Hai Academic College – Social Work Department
- Kibbutzim Seminar – Interdisciplinary Eco-Encounter Therapy Program
- Eden Aid
- HaShomer HaTzair Youth Movement and Alumni
- Ajyal Youth Movement and Alumni
- Havatzelet Group – Education and Culture Institutions of HaShomer HaTzair
- Brit Olam – International volunteering and development
- Mifalot Education and Society Enterprises
- The Humanitarian Foundation of the Kibbutz Movement
- Inspiration International
- Sauveteurs Sans Frontieres
- Topaz – Leading Social Innovations
- Rotary Israel
- SID Israel – Society for International Development
- Swiss Cross Help
- CADENA
- Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees
- Alpha Omega Fraternity of Jewish Dentists
- Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc.
- Compassionate Hands for Nepal
- American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
- HUMEDICA
- Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)
- OLAM
- Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief (JCDR)
- The Arison Foundation
References[edit]
- ↑ "NATAN-International Humanitarian Aid". P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ↑ "About Us". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ↑ "Our Inspiration". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ↑ "Our Mission". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ↑ "Operations". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ↑ "Operations". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ↑ "In Nepal, a long road toward recovery". Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ↑ "Rebuilding Lives in Nepal | Jewish Federation of San Diego County". jewishinsandiego.org. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ↑ "TIE Supports Greek School for Syrian Refugees | The International Educator (TIE Online)". www.tieonline.com. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ↑ "Welcome - One Happy Family Community Center Lesvos OHF". One Happy Family Community Center Lesvos OHF. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ↑ "DONATE". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ↑ "NATAN - The Israeli Network for International Disaster Relief". Retrieved 2018-07-08.
- ↑ "Home". P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ↑ "NATAN International Humanitarian Aid". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ↑ "NATAN-International Humanitarian Aid". P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds, Inc. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
- ↑ "Our Members". NATAN - International Humanitarian Aid. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
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