 More than 1,600 women have participated in our leadership and rights (Education, Health, Housing and Employment) awareness programs.  Sidreh is the only organization that works with the communities of the “unrecognized villages”, which present alarming needs and high levels of vulnerabilities  Built the first Women’s Center in an Unrecognized Village, and supported the consolidation of local Women’s Committee, which develops activities for more than 90 women. This was the first time that men were also involved in a women association, creating a sense of trust and harmony between men and women.  Developed the first women’s newspaper in the Negev, with 11,000 copies per month; distributed to more than 50 villages.  Represented Bedouin women in various scenarios, participating in the Palestinian Women’s Network, and CEDAW’s regional meetings in Cyprus and New York, among others.  “Lakiya Negev Weaving” is close to become 100% self-sustainable. Many fair-trade retailers around the world are already recognizing its quality and design as one of the best in the region, and it has surpassed the stringent quality rules required by Western buyers.