TEN VOLUNTEER

Health Programs

A network of healthcare and community-based professionals promoting health and quality of life.

TEN's Health Programs:

At the heart of our initiative is a passionate and dedicated group of healthcare and rehabilitation professionals who believes that every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the right to access quality healthcare and the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilled life. Our network is a collaborative platform where professionals from various healthcare and community fields come together to share their knowledge, skills, and experiences with the ultimate goal of promoting health, daily functioning, participation, well-being, and an enhanced quality of life among communities in developing countries.

We believe that establishing connections with local experts and change agents within community settings plays a crucial role in achieving lasting progress in healthcare. Our network aims to cultivate joint approaches that align with the distinct cultural, social, and economic circumstances of each community, thereby promoting sustainable development and impact.

Key Objectives:

  • Develop and enrich health and rehabilitation services in public institutions and local communities.
  • Promote a mutual and long-term learning process of healthcare and community professionals.
  • Forge partnerships with Israeli and international institutions, associations, universities, and organizations, while connecting local resources to leverage and create lasting impact within local communities in developing countries.

TEN’s healthcare professionals’ engagement with local professionals and change agents, involves hands-on experiences in daily routine work, as well as peer learning sessions and workshops.

Activity frameworks include hospitals, community clinics, health and rehabilitation centers, community-based rehabilitation organizations, special education schools, settings for children with disabilities, and more.

Fields of engagement encompass pediatrics, rehabilitation (neurologic, orthopedic), disabilities and more.

Additional Information:

  • We welcome seasoned healthcare professionals from Israel and Jews from the diaspora from the fields of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech and language pathology.
  • Our health programs take place in communities where TEN operates worldwide, currently available in Ghana and Uganda, with plans to expand to other countries in the near future.
  • Delegations depart three times a year: in February, July, and October.
  • Each delegation lasts for five weeks and typically hosts 4 professionals.
  • Before departing, professionals undergo two days of preparation, either in Israel or through online platforms.
  • Our programs include 4-5 days of activity every week.
  • Our schedule follows an alternating pattern. Every second weekend is open, allowing healthcare professionals the opportunity to travel within the host country. On the weekends in between, we have closed weekends dedicated to preparing peer learning content and workshops.
  • As part of the program, the professionals participate in a variety of peer learning sessions and lectures relevant to their activity in the health field within a cultural and local context, as well as international development content.
  • Each host community has a dedicated team of Israeli directors and local coordinators, ensuring smooth operations on the ground.
  • Accommodation arrangements for health professionals are either in TEN centers or nearby guesthouses.

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"The presence of Shani or another Israeli figure during our arrival to the delegation and the initial stages of our work played a significant role. It allowed us to establish connections between Ghana and our own cultural backgrounds through language and understanding. This became evident during later discussions and reflections on our volunteering experiences. The presence of both a local coordinator and an Israeli coordinator in the young delegation was also crucial. It provided valuable professional support and helped bridge cultural and personal gaps. While Nelson brought a charming local perspective, it was equally important to have a Western viewpoint to foster change and integration, rather than accepting the status quo."
PhysiotherapistFebruary, 2023
"It's incredibly difficult to pinpoint just one aspect that stood out among the various "innovations" that were introduced. There were numerous facets, ranging from self-discovery and cultural immersion to professional growth. Each of these areas brought about numerous "sub-innovations" that continue to shape my mindset and personal development."
Occupational TherapistFebruary, 2023
"It was fascinating for me to gain insight into the approach to treating children with disabilities in Africa, especially in Ghana. I discovered significant differences in diagnoses within the cultural and medical context, as well as variations in their treatment. For instance, it was eye-opening to observe how certain diseases manifest without the access to drug treatments that we are accustomed to. Similarly, seeing children with cerebral palsy who have not received developmental interventions over the years provided valuable perspectives on alternative approaches to their care."
Occupational TherapistFebruary, 2023
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A Painful Decision and the End of a Significant Chapter 🌍💔

After more than 12 years of educational initiatives, meaningful volunteering, and community life around the world, we regret to share a painful decision:

In January 2025, the TEN program will conclude its operations following a decision by the Jewish Agency, driven by constraints resulting from the ongoing war in Israel.

As part of this decision, our five volunteer centers in Uganda, Ghana, Cambodia, Argentina, and Mexico will close, and we will no longer be able to send volunteer delegations to the field.
Thank you for your support over the years!

We are confident that our legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of the communities where we volunteered and the volunteers who worked alongside us over the years.

You are welcome to continue following us on social media, where we will share updates about any future activities, should we resume operations.


Sincerely,
TEN’s Team ❤️

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