A Letter from the Council:  .....

  Praise be to God Almighty who honored us with this trust, we ask him alone for reward and trust in what we say and do. We are grateful for your confidence which we are both proud, and pleased with. The council was established on January 1, 2003, in response to the tragic reality of the lack of services and infrastructure due to the absence of many of the institutions which would normally be tasked with caring for the issues of both the town and the populace.

It has been our ambition, since our conception, to embark upon a study of the need of resources in a professional, scientific and comprehensive way.  We believe this is possible despite the shortage of facilities and resources, as well as the negative affects of the occupation, and the overall conditions in Palestine. This study is based upon a sound structure for planning and sustainable development through a systemized process. The first decision taken was to base the council's message on justice, equality and winning the trust of the community, through daily behaviors and through involvement in the drafting of a resolution for a just and respectable council, as well as in finding objects representative of the various sectors and segments, through their work and support.  In actuality, we found seven institutions and local associations.  After nearly four years of successive achievements and daily services, and by the grace of God Almighty, perhaps the most notable achievement was the establishment of the council itself, and the professionalism and extensive network of relationships which came as a result.  We also must acknowledge the detailed studies which were prepared and which will help facilitate meeting needs of each project.  We aspire to provide emergency services and necessary infrastructure where it has been lacking, as well as continue to provide everyday services and humanitarian aid and assistance in cash and in kind.  We hope that constant communication with the associations, official institutions, and charitable humanitarian organization will aid us in this process.

The council was considered the central resource for social and humanitarian issues as well as agricultural issues. The council also is supportive of the French project, which conducts water and soil research throughout the surrounding villages such as Fara, Salih and Taluzah and Al-Agwar, areas which can be considered desert like regions.

Last but not least, we hope that God provides us with guidance on the right path to benefit our people and our country, and to bring blessing to this project in hopes for future successes.

Council President of villager Al-Bathan