About

BASR stands for Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation, founded in 1960 as one of Leonard Cheshire’s homes. Today, it is a non-profit, non-government organization that is nationally recognized for offering comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services to beneficiaries from different parts of Palestine, particularly those with special needs, regardless of their gender, age, religion or social class.
The BASR has worked constantly upon its commitment to enhance the overall quality of life of those with special needs, inspired by a mission to achieve total inclusion of the disabled into all aspects of community life. Since its inception, The BASR has diligently developed innovative programs and services in order to meet the emerging needs of the Palestinian community.

Contact us

Telephone No. : + 972 2 274-4050, 274-4051, 274-4052
Fax No. : + 972 2 274-4053
Postal Address:
Bethlehem Arab Society
P. O. Box 100
Bethlehem
Palestinian Authority via Israel
Email: basr@basr.org

Donatate to BASR

Donate to the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation and support our efforts helping the disabled in Palestine.

Your contributions will make a real difference, and help us maintain and improve the services we render to the Palestinian people.

To make a donation, please contact Edmund Shehadeh (director) or Imad Abumohor (manager) at basr@basr.org.

Volunteering

Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) accepts national and foreign volunteers, mainly students or professionals of medicine. These are expected to be highly motivated and committed to the aims of the organisation. The BASR offers the volunteers accommodation and full board throughout their stay, but candidates are expected to cover all travel expenses.

The BASR will take into consideration the applications of students or professionals of the following fields:

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Physiotherapy
• Teaching
• IT

Proficiency in English is required, and basic knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

If you are interested in volunteering at the BASR, please send a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae to the Human Resources Manager, Mary Matta, at mary@basr.org.