Health Programs

The Faisal Husseini Foundation works on developing the health sector in East Jerusalem through the "Friends of East Jerusalem Hospitals committee" which aims at supporting East Jerusalem charity hospitals through:

• Raising funds for East Jerusalem hospitals and distributing them in the form of grants as and when needed. Ramadan Sick Children Appeal "Treating 1,000 Children"
• Raising public awareness about the challenges met by East Jerusalem hospitals in their bid to fulfill their humanitarian mission to serve Palestinian patients and stay as independent non-profit making institutions without political or other interference.
• Creating a forum for debate, discussion and information exchange for issues of common interest to the hospitals.
• Assisting the hospitals in working together on joint medical and non-medical programs that can make them more efficient and effective.
• Representing the East Jerusalem hospitals joint humanitarian interest and needs, whenever needed.

We support the following hospitals and centers situated in East Jerusalem:

1. Makassed Islamic Charitable Hospital (220 beds)
2. Augusta Victoria Hospital (100 beds)
3. St. John's Ophthalmic Hospital (70 beds)
4. St. Joseph Hospital (70 beds)
5. Palestine Red Crescent Maternity Hospital (30 beds)
6. Princess Basma Center for Disabled Children (including 20 children rehabilitation beds)