The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre
Creating Lasting Change
The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre is located on the mount of olives- Jerusalem. Started operating in 1964. Since then, the Centre has treated thousands of Palestinian children with disabilities, while hosting their mothers and empowering their families. We believe in active communication and interaction, therefore, we are always in the field lighting the way for our partners and children. We envision all Palestinian children with disabilities having access to quality health services and inclusive education can participate and influence, and have hope and opportunities.
Our inclusive school incubates yearly on average 450 students from East Jerusalem. A third of them are children with disabilities. We provide education in inclusive and special classes. In addition, we aim to provide opportunities for our students with and without disabilities to achieve success and be able to live a better future.
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10/07/2023
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Summer Newsletter 2023
Child Rehabilitation Centre
the heart of the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre. Here, children (from birth-15yrs) with a range of congenital, neuromuscular and developmental disorders receive rehabilitation services, alongside social and emotional assistance. Children from Jerusalem are treated on an outpatient basis; children from the West Bank and Gaza enroll in residential programs for periods of 2-3 weeks.
For these patients, the Centre offers: Physiotherapy; Speech and Language Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Hydrotherapy; Music Therapy; therapies for Autism (including ABA) and Psychosocial Support.
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"Through the Basma Centre, their lives have been forever changed. It paints a picture of hope and endless possibilities for children and families"
Blossoming Bonds: A Journey of Friendship and Success at the Basma Centre
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"During the rehabilitation sessions, Muhammad kept saying, I’am strong, and I can do it"
Child Rehabilitation Centre
Comprehensive services and high quality
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We don't want to feel every day that our son has a disability
We were looking for a place that treats Ahmad as a person who only needs help an... Read More
Wattan's mother
The special thing about JPBC is the program of comprehensive and intensive rehab... Read More
Inclusive school
The school is a unique model of inclusive education serving children with disabilities from Jerusalem from Kindergarten up to 12th grade. The school has an average of 460 students on role, one third of whom are children with disabilities. Many of these children receive rehabilitation services at the Child Rehabilitation Centre attached to the school as part of a Student Therapy Program.
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