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CREATING HOPE AND OFFERING
INSPIRATION FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG
I NSPI RATI ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
"T he ultim ate goal for the IPCEE Healthcare Initiative, known as Peace through
Medicine contributes to the realization of an independent Palestinian State, living
peacefully side-by-side with the State of Israel” — Robert Zwang
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February 8, 2016
Robert Zwang President / CEO
CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
n 2011-2012: IPCEE began to form essential in-
dividual and institutional relationships, many of
which consist of informal and unof cial contacts, that distinguish IPCEE’s ability to ef ectuate critical
activities. Moreover, during this period we explored
and evaluated the private and public medical land-scape in the Palestinian West Bank and in Israel.
n 2013-2015: IPCEE sponsored three joint med-
ical conferences in nephrology, which culminated in the establishment of the f rst cross-border med-
ical association known as T e Palestinian and Is-
raeli Renal Society.
n June 2014: IPCEE sponsored a precedent-set-
ting two-day training in Advanced Trauma
Life Support (ATLS). Twenty-two West Bank Palestinian physicians engaged in the training at
IDF headquarters for Israel’s Central Command.
Instruction was provided by Israeli Medical facul-
ty, Israel’s School of Military Medicine, and under
the direct support of Israel’s Surgeon General. T is was going on under the backdrop of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) full force search for three
kidnapped Israeli teenagers in the West Bank.
IPCEE is now ready to launch an even more robust
healthcare initiative, Peace T rough Medicine
(PTM), a synergistic approach that fosters stabili-ty and sustainability, two essential goals for both
Palestinians and Israelis
n Strengthening essential healthcare infrastruc-
ture and institutional capacity in the region facili-
tates medical self-reliance for the Palestinians.
n Reducing the burden on Israeli medical and security institutions while providing signif -
cant cost savings. IPCEE along with our overseas partners have identif ed the following two critical
challanges.
THE MI SSI ONThe Israel Palestinian Cooperative for Economic Expansion (IPCEE)
is a Connecticut - based 501(c)(3) formed in 2011. IPCEE’s collaborative
activities are primarily centered in Israel and between Israel and the Palestinian
West Bank. A core IPCEE belief is that fostering sector-specific, cross-border
individual and institutional relationships is an effective way to produce mutually
beneficial results.
THE BACKGROUND
ATLS t rain ing at Tel HaShomer - IDF Cent ral Command, t aught by Israel 's School of Mi l i t ary Medicine
CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
n Over the past two years Israel has issued more
than 500,000 medical permits to West Bank
Palestinian patients and their families for treatment in Israeli hospitals. Although Israel's humanitarian
ef orts save lives, the escalating number of
Palestinian patients treated in Israeli hospitals,
poses extraordinary security and f nancial risks for
Israel and Israeli hospitals.
n T e IPCEE Action Plan supports advanced fellowships, education and training for Palestinian
physicians placed in Israeli partner hospitals, while
assigned to a strategic Palestinian hospital in the
West Bank.
n Addressing these core issues further fortif es healthcare capacity, thereby providing greater
sustainability and medical self-reliance. Successful
results help to assure increased preparedness for
natural disasters and conf ict.
FI RST CHALLENGE
The shortage of physicians in Israeli hospitals, which
limits treatment for Israelis and the increasing number
of Palestinian patients receiving treatment in Israel.
CREATI NG HOPE AND OFFERI NG I NSPI RAT I ON FOR A PEACEFUL FUTURE
PROJECT TIMELINE / SUMMARY ESTIMATED COSTS
Train ing and Dist r ibut ion
Years Durat ion Descript ion Trainees & Kits Total Cost
2016-2018 To be announcedPalestinian Physician Fellows
@ $50,00020 p/year $3,000,000
2016 To be announced ISOS Hospital Evaluation None $100,000
2016 July - DecemberBMET Training Program + Kit
BMET Training Program @ $75K
4
4
$300,000
$254,600
2017 January - JuneBMET Training Program + Kit BMET Training
6 6
$450,000 $381,000
2016 - 2017 To be announcedEight 40’ Container of Medical Equipment (Jenin)
None $440,000
2016 - 2018 To be announced Travel N/A $150,000
June 2016 - Dec. 2018 Administration & Management N/A $375,000
TOTAL Project Summary 2016 - 2018 $5,450,600
BUDGET
To achieve these positive outcomes, we require your
support. Below, you will find the costs and timeline
associated with PTM’s objectives.
Mail: P.O. Box 5003 ~ Woodbury, Connecticut 06798
E-mail: rzwang@ipcee.org ~Web: www.ipcee.org
Office: (203) 707-3078 Mobile: (203) 470-5264 Fax: (203) 263-7539
IPCEE is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization ~ EIN 45-3005555