Impact Assessment Seminar Phnom Penh, 2-6 December 2013 Who are you and what is the reason for your presence at the seminar? My Name is Usama Khalilieh the Director General of the Four Homes of Mercy in Palestine. I am here with you to talk about the Four Homes of Mercy and the partnership with Handicap International on one level & How people with disabilities are living in Palestine; their needs, rights and potentials for development… Photo

Have you ever conducted in the context of your activity, studies or impact assessment and evaluation? I have conducted several evaluations at the Four Homes of Mercy mainly small scale evaluations. I have conducted evaluations and studies and particpated in Impact assessments of different programs and organizations prior to my involvement with the Four Homes of Mercy Impact Assessment Seminar Phnom Penh, 2-6 December 2013

What are, according to you, HI’s challenges in terms of impact assessment and evaluation? Lack of Government support Cultural beliefs Inconsistent and unreliable access to information Lack of stability on the socio-political level Impact Assessment Seminar Phnom Penh, 2-6 December 2013

What questions would you like this seminar to answer? How can inclusion / integration of people with severe disabilities be introduced to societies that are lacking cultural acceptance, infrastructure and Government support? How can Direct Services Providers (NGOs) who care for the basic needs of people with severe disabilities lobby to acquire funding for its programs from International donor agencies which consider such costs as Taboo? How can Inclusion be achieved In less developed countries where basic needs for people with profound disabilities is a daily struggle and are hardly ever secured? Impact Assessment Seminar Phnom Penh, 2-6 December 2013