The Social Development Committee
Established in 1982, SDC is a developmental organization that focuses on strengthening and empowering the Arab community in Haifa.
Latest news

On the Path of Change, Empowerment & Development
Annual Report 2021 Dear Friends and Partners, We are pleased to present to you the report of activities and projects of the Social Development Committee

Haifa-Towards a Shared City
The SDC continues implementing its “Haifa-Towards a Shared City” project that started about five years ago. A rights-based project through which the SDC organizes community
Cases
Education in Haifa

Arab Educational System in Haifa
This document portrays the current issues of the Arab Educational system in Haifa. Download (Arabic)
Wadi Nisnas planning

Participation, accountability, and influence: The elements of effective action
The Social Development Committee invites the public to participate in Thursday’s preparatory meeting ahead of the second Haifa municipality meeting on the urban renewal plan
About us
Established in 1982, SDC is a developmental organization that focuses on strengthening and empowering Arab community in Haifa.
Theory of Change
Our mission
Our vision
Our guiding principles
- Get everyone involved & encourage cooperation
- Inspire innovation
- Facilitate learning
- Encourage leadership
- Build on strengths
- Acknowledge possible challenges
- Build lasting relationships
- Celebrate success
- Transparency
Our organizational values
- Innovation and transformation
- Humans’ intrinsic virtue
- Equality
- Respect of diversity
- Solidarity
Latest publications

On the Path of Change, Empowerment & Development
Annual Report 2021 Dear Friends and Partners, We are pleased to present to you the report of activities and projects of the Social Development Committee


Theory of Change and Stratigic Plan
Our theory of Change relies on 38 years of experience.

Arab Educational System in Haifa
This document portrays the current issues of the Arab Educational system in Haifa. Download (Arabic)

“Haifa, History and Memory”
Haifa, History and Memory second edition. Author: Hussien Ighbaria The book contains 17 chapters This book deals with the important history of Haifa and highlights