Project Rozana is an international organization promoting access to quality healthcare through joint initiatives between Palestinians and Israelis. Grounded in health diplomacy, we believe that health is a fundamental human right, cooperative health measures can build trust, and a robust health system is paramount to lasting peace and prosperity.
In 2103, Project Rozana set out to address the profound challenges faced by patients, families, and healthcare professionals in a healthcare landscape marred by significant disparities in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), and ongoing violence.
We adopted a health diplomacy model with the vision of fostering relations between Palestinians and Israelis toward a two-state solution.
Today, headquartered in Switzerland with affiliates in Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, Palestine (in process), the UK, and the USA, our regional operations team works out of Jerusalem.
Our Mission
Rozana's mission is to promote cooperation between Palestinians and Israelis in the field of healthcare. We aim to address barriers to healthcare through joint Israeli-Palestinian initiatives.
Our Work
Project Rozana operates on three interconnected levels:
Institutional
We connect healthcare institutions, identifying critical gaps and implementing health development solutions.
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Professional
We create regional networks of healthcare professionals, facilitating knowledge-sharing and learning.
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Grassroots
We improve healthcare outcomes for patients, fostering interaction between Palestinian and Israeli patients and practitioners.
Our Approach
Shared Health Goals
In addressing health disparities through its programming, Rozana promotes equitable access to healthcare.
Health System Strengthening
In promoting sustainable institution and capacity building, Rozana strengthens the Palestinian health system, as a fundamental pillar of Palestinian statehood.
Building Trust and Understanding
In developing and implementing cooperative healthcare programs, Rozana fosters communication and trust among healthcare institutions, professionals, patients, and communities.
Gender Equity
In confronting barriers to healthcare that have created entrenched inequality for women and children, including gender-based violence (GBV), Rozana recognizes that gender equity is fundamental to conflict prevention.
Evidenced-Based
In executing ongoing monitoring, evaluation and evidenced-based research, Rozana refines and anticipates future programming.
Knowledge Sharing
In engaging with global stakeholders, Rozana shares valuable lessons and best practices from the Israeli-Palestinian context.
Diplomacy Potential
In demonstrating the benefits of cooperation through the breadth of our activities, Rozana contributes to broader diplomacy efforts.
Our Vision
Rozana's vision is to create more equitable and peaceful communities in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, by fostering collaboration and addressing healthcare disparities.
About Rozana
The story of Rozana Salawhi is at the heart of Project Rozana's mission. Her life-saving treatment in an Israeli hospital highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation and empathy between Israelis and Palestinians. Project Rozana was founded to build on this example and create more opportunities for joint initiatives that bridge the divide between communities and promote equal access to healthcare for all.
Read more
2022–2027 Strategic Plan
“Health is a cornerstone of society, never more so than now.”
Ron Finkel AM
Chair Project Rozana
You can read the 13-page report on-screen or as a PDF.
Project Rozana 5 Year Plan.pdf