The Four Homes of Mercy
Where are they?
What do they do?
Who benefits?
|
Bethany
Provide rehabilitation for those with physical and/or mental disabilities.
90 residents of all ages. |
More Information:
Founded: 1940
Beginnings:
The Four Homes of Mercy grew out of one woman’s vision and her response to a need. Mrs Katherine Siksek, a Palestinian Christian in Jerusalem, was called to the bedside of a dying woman who had two disabled children. The lady entrusted her children to Katherine’s care. She accepted this trust and began her lifetime’s work. The work expanded to include a home for orphans, care of the elderly and a maternity hospital, in four different buildings; hence the name. In 1964, the Four Homes moved to its single site in Bethany. Mrs Siksek died in 1973 and her daughter, Henrietta Farradj, has continued the work.
Activities:
- The Home is divided into different living areas to suit the residents’ individual needs. Residents of a similar age live together, in a children’s, men’s and women’s section.
- Staff provide individual rehabilitation programmes for everyone in their care. For those with degenerative conditions, the Home seeks to maintain the individual’s current level of ability. Help is given to families caring for those with disabilities at home.
- The Home offers therapeutic activities such as music, games, cooking and swimming.
- Recreational activities are encouraged and several residents are given jobs around the Homes to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Downloadable documents:
|
