West of Ramallah
Deir Abu Masha'al
Resident
Names of Families
13
Spatial/Building
Land Ownership
private
Planning
No plan
Structure Type
- tent
- tin shack
Infrastructure/Services
Access to Community
- pedestrian
- private vehicle
- 4X4 vehicle
Access to Community - details
The community is close to a main paved road.
Water Access
authorized connection
Water Access - details
The organization ACP recently helped the community establish a water meter.
Electric Connection
Electric Connection - details
The community purchased solar panels with the help of Bimkom, though they have not proved to be effective or economically viable, and new panels or alterantives are still being explored.
Health Care
clinic in neighboring community
Health Care - details
There is a clinic in the nearby Kfar Abud.
Education
Kindergarten
No
Location of School #1
Abud
general description [school #1]
- Boys
- Girls
- Primary school
- Middle school
- High School
Distances to schools [school #1]
2001 - 5000 meters
Time to schools [school #1]
16 - 30 minutes
Travel to school [school #1]
private car
Accessibility to school [school #1]
3
History
History
The community is originally from Yatta (they relocated around the early 2000's) and still owns property there.
livelihood
Seasonal Movement
no
Community Initiatives
- public building
- agriculture
Initiative in the community - details
The community is interested in building additional houses and digging water wells.
Other Occupation
- shepherding
- herd without shepherding
- permanent employment in Palestinian town
Main Occupation
- shepherding
- herd without shepherding
- permanent employment in Palestinian town
Woman's Occupation
- taking care of the herd
- housekeeping
General Livelihood - details
Higher education is increasing in the younger generation.
Threats and obstacles
Number of Demolition Orders
11
Number of Demolitions
1
Demolitions - details
The community has said that they don't feel at risk of demolitions.