Jazeel H. Awad, Head of the psychotherapy unit, was born in 7th April 1980, in Jerusalem – Palestine. She received her Master degree in Educational Administration and her B.A degree in Psychology and Sociology from Birzeit University in Palestine.
Work Experience: Deputy Director, Senior Psychologist, Project Manager and Training of Trainee at the Palestinian Happy Child Centre.
Membership: A Member at First Ramallah Group in Ramallah.
Majeda M. Bassalat, Head of the Physiotherapy unit , she received her Major in Physiotherapy and Minor in Social Science from Bethlehem University in Palestine and her Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation Program from Palestinian Medical Relief Committees in Palestine.
Work Experience: A Community physiotherapist with a long term involvement with children in need of therapy as well as trained volunteer workers, evaluate the health environment for the kindergarten safety and training of trainee for teachers and parents on preventative actions towards a healthier environment at the Palestinian Happy Child Center.
Nancy G. Tannous, Head of the Occupational unit, was born in 14th April 1981, in Ramallah – Palestine .She received her B.A degree in Sociology from Birzeit University in Palestine.
Work Experience: Senior occupational therapist and Learning difficulties, Behavioral therapist and Training of Trainee at the Palestinian Happy Child Centre.
Membership: A member at orthodox Club in Ramallah.
Roweda M. Maali, Head of the Speech and language therapy unit, was born in December 1973, in Ramallah – Palestine, She received her Diploma in Audiology and Speech therapy from Ministry of Social Development in Jordan.
Work Experience: Senior Speech and language delay therapist, Training of trainee at the Palestinian Happy Child Centre. Membership: – A member at the Community Services for Woman in Kufr –Ne’mah
Ilham S. Abd Al-Majeed, Speech and language therapist , was born in September 12 1981,in Tulkarem – Palestine, she received her B.A degree in Methods of Teaching English Language from Al-Quds University in Palestine and her Diploma in speech and Language therapy from Ramallah Women’s Training College (UNRWA) in Palestine.
Work Experience: Speech and Language therapist, training of trainee at the Palestinian Happy Child Centre
Nadine G. Habash, Head of the Media and Communication unit, was born in November 23rd 1983 in Ramallah – Palestine, she received her Major in Radio and Minor T.V from Birzeit University in Palestine.
Work Experience: Administrative Assistant and Media communication
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Palestinian Happy Child Centre “PHCC”
1. Name of the Bank: The National Bank (TNB) – Ramallah – Palestine
IBAN: PS33TNBC271100020052111000201
BENEFICIARY NAME: Palestinian Happy Child Centre (PHCC)
Address of the Bank: Ramallah PS
Swift Code: TNBCPS22
2. Name of the Bank: Cairo Amman Bank – Ramallah – Al Irsal Street Branch – 805
Account number (US$) :0250014299600
Account holder: Palestinian Happy Child Centre
Address of the Bank: Ramallah – Al Irsal Street Branch – 805
IBAN :- PS92CAAB 0805 0000 0250 0142 9960 0
Swift Code: CAABPS22
The FPHCC Bank info:
3. Bank: SUNTRUST BANK
Address: Orlando, Florida 32809 USA
Account Name: Friends of Palestinian Happy Child Centre (FPHCC)
Account Number: 1000134261196
Routing Number: 061000104
SWIFT Code: SNTRUS3A
PHCC friends and Supporters
Palestinian Local Communities.
The National Bank – Palestine
Birzeit Pharmaceutical Company – BPC – Palestine
PALTEL Group – Palestine
PHCC board members
World of Children – USA
JICA – Japan
Welcome Trust – UK
MAP – UK
KRSF “Karim Ridah Said Foundation” – UK
Said Foundation – UK
King’s College Hospital – UK
Royal College of Pediatrics & Child’s Health – UK
Foundation Aide Populaire D’Urgence ”FAPU” – Luxemburg
Friends of PHCC – Dubai
Friends of PHCC – Qatar
Friends of PHCC – USA
Friends of PHCC – Malaysia
Friends of PHCC – Holland
UNDP – Jerusalem
UNRWA – Jerusalem
UNICEF – Jerusalem
Italian Cooperation – Jerusalem
Government of Japan – Japan
Secours Islamique France “SIF” – France
Welfare Association – Jerusalem
World Vision – Jerusalem
CFD – Switzerland
CCFD – France
Pontifical Mission – Jerusalem
French Consulate – Jerusalem
MARAM Project – USA Jerusalem
PHR “Physicians For Human Rights” – USA
Save the Children – USA
Flagship Project – USA
IFHHRO – “ International Federation for Health and Human Rights” – The Netherlands
Juzoor for Health & Social Development – Jerusalem
Children’s Hospital – Harvard University – Boston – USA
University of Kentucky Medical Center – USA
Shafallah Center For Children with Special Needs – Doha – Qatar
Hamad Medical Center – Doha – Qatar
Children of Spain – Spain
Children of France – France
Mr. Talal Naseruddin – Palestine
Mrs. Rana Sabri Abu Issa – Qatar.
Mr. Issa Abu Issa – Qatar – Qatar.
Mr. Hussam Abu Issa – Qatar.
Mr. Ashraf Abu Issa – Qatar.
Mrs. Reem Subh – Qatar.
Mrs. Rugaia Faqih–Abu Issa – Qatar.
Mr. Ali Odeh – Palestine
Mr. Husein Odeh – Palestine
Dr. Tamer Isawi – Palestine
Mrs. Rifqa Hammoudeh–Odeh – Palestine
Mr. Mohammad Odeh – Palestine
Mrs. Dana Isawi – Palestine
Mrs. Tala Isawi – Palestine
Mr. Marwan Al-Qamzi – Dubai
Mr. Rami Malhas – Dubai
Mr. Sultan M. Al-Abdulla – Qatar
Dr. Hanan Ghazawi – Qatar
Mr. Jamal Abu Ghaida – Qatar
Mrs. Hala Abbas – Palestine
Dr. Karameh Kuemmerle – USA
Dr. Jumana H. Odeh
Biography
Dr. Jumana Odeh is a passionate pediatrician and public health expert. She is the founder and the Director General of the Palestinian Happy Child Centre for children with disabilities. Currently, Dr. Odeh is Faculty Director, FXB Disability Rights Program, Harvard University – USA, and a senior advisor at Shafallah Center for Children with Disability in Doha – Qatar.
She is a founding member of the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees, of the Palestinian Emergency Medical Service Council, of Juzoor Foundation for Health & Social Development and of the International Federation for Health and Human Rights Organization IFHHRO – The Netherlands.
Dr. Odeh has over 35 years of extensive experience in child’s health and public health. She served as a senior health consultant with various national & international organizations and universities, a senior child’s health advisor at the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health in UK, UNICEF, Palestinian Ministry of Health, a president of Physicians for Human Rights/Palestine, and a board member of Atta Services/Aid to the Aged.
She is an author and co-author of numerous “evidence based” studies of the psychological impact of military occupation on children and youth, and a frequent articles’ writer for the International Herald Tribune.
Dr. Odeh is a winner of several awards; the “2008 Nobel Prize for Children”. Palestinian President’s Award, The “Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award 2013”, AidEx – Brussels – Belgium. The 2015 TAKREEM Award for Humanitarian and Civic Services – Dubai, and the 2017 World of Children Alumni Award Honoree – Los Angeles -USA
A group of our supporters are visiting two World of Children Honorees in Israel and Palestine to see firsthand how our generous donors have unlocked the future for children. Today, we recap their visit to Palestine, where 2008 Honoree Dr. Jumana Odeh and The Palestinian Happy Child Centre provide treatment and care for children with disabilities.
In Palestine, being born with a developmental disorder often leads to a very isolated childhood. Not only do you have trouble finding specialized education and medical care, but you are also discouraged from talking openly about it. The cultural stigma against disability is so rampant that your doctor might even fail to tell your parents about your disorder in the first place. 2008 World of Children Health Honoree Dr. Jumana Odeh founded the Palestinian Happy Child Centre (PHCC) in 1994 to ensure children with disabilities have access to the services they need to thrive. The PHCC provides specialized services for children while empowering and educating parents, teachers, and local agencies about children with special needs. “The approach of PHCC is simple: involve the community so that they come to love and accept this group of children,” Dr. Odeh said. Our group of supporters had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit the PHCC and meet children who have had the opportunity to rewrite the narrative of their lives. We hope you are inspired by these photos of their trip!
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