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Iman Abu Sbeitan

Palestinian paramedic, ambulance driver, and first-aid trainer

Born
1991
Born in
Al-Tor, Jerusalem, Palestine
Path
Youth
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Why Iman is here

Pioneering woman in medical emergency services

Their story

Iman Abu Sbeitan is a Palestinian paramedic and ambulance driver born and raised in al-Tur, Jerusalem. After studying accounting, she chose emergency medical work and began giving first-aid courses in Arabic. She established al-Iman Medical Services Association in 2012. Direct interviews describe her work serving Jerusalem’s Palestinian community and training others in emergency care.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Iman’s path.

  1. 2012

    Established al-Iman Medical Services Association to provide first-aid training in Arabic.

  2. Qualified as an ambulance driver after obtaining the required heavy-vehicle licence.

  3. Developed a community ambulance and first-aid training service in Jerusalem.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Pioneering Female Ambulance Driver

    Breaking societal norms to become an ambulance driver in Jerusalem.

  2. Medical Education

    Offering first-aid courses in Arabic, filling a crucial need in the community.

  3. Mentorship

    Training over 500 young men and women as paramedics and ambulance officers.

  4. Humanitarian Service

    Providing emergency medical services throughout Palestine, including to the wounded from Gaza Strip wars.

  5. Community Impact

    Becoming a role model for women in conservative societies, demonstrating resilience and determination.

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