31 Rambam Street, p. O. Box 5171 postal code: 84151
Beer Sheva
Israel
- Democracy and community development
The Movement for Life in Dignity's mission is to reduce the cycle of homeless populations in different communities in Israel by preventing eviction of people from their home. The Movement encourages, supports and empowers citizens to stand for their rights, to believe in their ability to change their reality, to influence, to act out with critical thinking, and to respond with action to changing the status quo - both in front of decision makers and in the media as well as in the public arenas.
Our activities are focused around three areas:
1. Individual support: advice and assistance in finding solutions for the Movement's applicants, including guidance in dealing with banks, the authorities, legal petitions and advocacy until reaching a solution to each problem, using constructive struggle methods. When necessary the support includes physical presence at the house of the applicants.
2. Provision of information: providing accessible knowledge and information to utilize mortgage rights and to motivate for action through seminars, lectures, workshops and support–group meetings for those who struggle with mortgage repayment.
3. Public and political arena: initiating high-profile protests and operating in the political arena through lobbying in the Knesset to promote legislation that will ensure housing for all, both by purchasing and by long-term lease.