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The Lutheran World Federation's Jerusalem office has been running projects related to health, education, and humanitarian aid in the occupied Palestinian Territories for over 50 years. The Augusta Victoria Hospital is the oldest of these projects. The hospital serves all in need, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, or ability to pay, but does so with an emphasis on helping refugees and the poor. The scholarship program provides assistance to bright young Palestinian students who could not otherwise afford to pursue a university degree. The Vocational Training program instructs students in the areas of carpentry, auto mechanics, metalwork, plumbing, and telecommunications. The centers in Beit Hanina and in Ramallah provide youth with a creative outlet for their energy and give them skills to compete in the difficult job market. The Workshops for the Blind supply the facilities and materials for blind craftsmen to support their families. For more information, click on the links above left. |