The SHATIL Be'er Sheva office gathered in one document relevant names, addresses, telephone numbers and internet sites that the civilian population in the south might need in an emergency. The list, currently in Hebrew with plans to translate it into Arabic, Russian, Amharic and Tigrinya, includes information on where to turn for government help; for assistance from local authorities; special assistance for disabled people; emotional support; medical centers, educational questions, trauma and more. The document is being given to small, local SHATIL organizations for distribution to their constituents, especially those that don’t have access to the internet. It compliments the four-language rights hot line Shatil initiated in collaboration with the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, reported on last week.
In addition, the SHATIL Be'er Sheva staff is in the process of mapping the war-related needs of 450 non profit organization and grass roots groups in the south.