Hebron Rehabilitation Committee

What Hebron Rehabilitation Committee does

Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC, لجنة إعمار الخليل) is a Palestinian non-profit heritage preservation organization established in 1996 by presidential decree of the late President Yasser Arafat, headquartered in the Old City of Hebron. Its mandate covers the physical rehabilitation of historic residential buildings, commercial shops, public facilities, religious sites (including the Ibrahimi Mosque / Cave of the Patriarchs area), and water infrastructure in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Core service lines include Buildings and Residential Rehabilitation, Commercial Shops Rehabilitation, Public Facilities Projects, Infrastructure Development (notably a Water Wells Restoration Program targeting 100+ wells), Tourism Development, and the operation of the Old City Museum. The Legal Unit, funded by the Norwegian Government since 2004, documents Israeli violations and provides legal support to residents, functioning as an integrated human-rights documentation arm alongside the physical restoration work. Cultural and psychosocial programming for residents, schools, and youth (including the "Young Storytellers of the Old City" initiative) rounds out the offering.

HRC has no commercial revenue model. All activities are funded through international donor grants and government allocations, with documented funding relationships including the Norwegian Government, Irish Government, German Government via KfW, UNDP, ALIPH, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, and the EU. The organization serves Palestinian residents, merchants, schools, and community institutions in the Old City's H2 area free of charge. Leadership comprises Chairman Imad Hamdan, Director General Muhanad Al-Ja'abari, Finance Director Mahmoud Malhim, Technical Director Hashem Awawdeh, and Legal Counsel Tawfiq Juhsein. HRC has accumulated significant international recognition including the 1998 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, the Arafat Award, the 2026 World Habitat Award, and the 2026 ISESCO-Natavan Award for Heritage Excellence.

The underlying operational technology is traditional craft restoration combined with modern structural engineering standards rather than software, automation, or AI systems. Distribution is direct-service-delivery: HRC's in-house technical teams and contracted specialists execute projects on-site in the Old City. The organization's competitive position rests on its statutory mandate, 30+ years of community embeddedness, and the integrated combination of physical restoration, legal advocacy, and community support that no other actor in the Old City replicates at comparable scale.

Name

Hebron Rehabilitation Committee

Legal name

Hebron Rehabilitation Committee

Website

https://hrc.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC) is a Palestinian non-profit, founded 1996, that restores heritage buildings, rehabilitates water wells and infrastructure, runs community and cultural programs, and operates legal advocacy for residents in Hebron's UNESCO-listed Old City, funded by international donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Preservation Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAE

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYHSAPAEAG

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel

SECONDARYEDAEABAB

School Renovation & Modernization (Occupied Campus Retrofits)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/School Construction, Renovation & Fit-Out Services

Keywords

• Heritage restoration services
• Building rehabilitation programs
• Community development services
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Infrastructure rehabilitation projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Soûr

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. International Donor Funding: HRC is primarily funded by international donors including the Norwegian Government (annual renewable grant since 2004 for the Legal Unit), Irish Government, German Government, EU, and various UN agencies. Funding supports heritage restoration, infrastructure projects, and community support programs.
2. UNDP and International Development Agencies: Projects funded through UNDP, ALIPH (Alliance International for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas), and bilateral development banks support rehabilitation work on World Heritage Site buildings, water infrastructure, and community facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC) restores historic buildings, rehabilitates infrastructure (including water wells, roads, and public facilities), and runs community, training, and cultural programs in Hebron's Old City. It also operates a Legal Unit that documents violations against Palestinian residents and provides legal advocacy, along with cultural institutions such as the Old City Museum and tourism development services.

Product overview

Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC) operates as a non-profit heritage preservation organization managing a portfolio of restoration projects and cultural services for Hebron's Old City. The organization functions as a unified service model centered on heritage preservation, building rehabilitation, and community support. Core offerings include Buildings and Residential Rehabilitation, Commercial Shops Rehabilitation, Public Facilities Projects, Infrastructure Development, and Tourism Development. HRC also operates cultural institutions including the Old City Museum and manages heritage sites such as the Al-Naeem Turkish Bath and Glass Factory. The organization implements specialized programs like the Water Wells Restoration Program and provides Legal Unit Services for documenting human rights violations. The various rehabilitation and development projects work together to preserve historic architecture while supporting Palestinian residents and economic activity in the Old City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Buildings and Residential Rehabilitation Restoration and structural reinforcement of residential buildings in Hebron's Old City to support Palestinian families and preserve historic architecture, delivered free of charge to beneficiary households.
• Commercial Shops Rehabilitation Restoration of commercial storefronts in the Old City markets (Al-Shallangah, Sufra, Shuhada Street) to maintain traditional businesses and support local economic activity.
• Public Facilities Projects Development and rehabilitation of public facilities and community infrastructure in the Old City, including the Ibrahimieh School, Palestinian Red Crescent facilities, and community centers.
• Infrastructure Development and Water Wells Restoration Infrastructure improvements including historic water wells restoration, road maintenance, and utility upgrades in the Old City to address water scarcity and preserve traditional water infrastructure.
• Tourism Development Development of tourism infrastructure including the Tourist Route Map, heritage sites promotion, and visitor services to support Old City tourism and economic vitality.
• Old City Museum Museum and interpretive center showcasing the history and heritage of Hebron's Old City, located in a restored historic building, serving as an educational hub for residents, students, and visitors.
• Legal Unit Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ historic water wells restored, with goal of 100+ wells to address water scarcity crisis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palestinian Red Crescent Society (جمعية الهلال الأحمر الفلسطيني)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for psychosocial support activities for children and women in the Old City. HRC and the Red Crescent jointly organize first aid training, psychological support workshops, and community resilience activities.
• We World (Italian NGO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWe World cooperates with HRC on community development projects targeting closed areas and vulnerable populations in the Old City, including psychosocial and livelihood support.
• Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (وزارة السياحة والآثار)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal government partner for heritage preservation, tourism development, and cultural activities. HRC and the Ministry jointly implement the 'Our Roots' campaign and coordinate on heritage site management.
• Municipality of Hebron (بلدية الخليل)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose operational partnership for infrastructure development, tourism promotion, and Old City planning. The Hebron City Council holds regular meetings at HRC's Old City Museum, demonstrating institutional integration.
• Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRC collaborates with HRC's Legal Unit on documenting Israeli violations and supporting the documentation of violations against the Old City and its residents.
• Palestinian Civil Defense (الدفاع المدني الفلسطيني)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint disaster risk reduction programs in the Old City, including safety training and emergency response coordination, reflecting shared commitment to community safety.
• Ministry of Culture (وزارة الثقافة)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Culture opened its permanent headquarters in the Old City with HRC's support and partners on heritage conferences, cultural events, and the 'Our Roots' campaign.
• Jahez Palestinian - جوال (Telecom Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJahez Palestinian sponsors HRC community and children's activities in the Old City, providing financial and in-kind support for recreational and psychosocial programs.
• Ahlmas Youth and Childhood Association (جمعية أحلام الشباب والطفولة)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with HRC on children's programming including theater workshops, photography, art, and drama activities for Old City youth as part of psychosocial support.
• British Consulate General (القنصلية البريطانية)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish Consul General Helen Winterton visited HRC in June 2026 to observe restoration projects and learn about challenges facing the Old City, indicating diplomatic advocacy support.
• Betna Center (مركز بيتنا)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBetna Center received a restored headquarters building from HRC and cooperates on women's support programs, cancer survivors assistance, and community activities in the Old City.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• CyArk: Digital heritage preservation nonprofit creating 3D archives of endangered sites. Compares to HRC's content-library advantage through complementary digital-preservation work on the same UNESCO-class heritage assets.
• Prince Claus Fund: Dutch cultural development NGO that funds culture and heritage in developing countries, particularly under conflict. Comparable cultural-preservation mandate with a development-aid lens that intersects with HRC's donor ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Global Heritage Fund: US-based heritage nonprofit focused on site preservation in the developing world, with a strong emphasis on training local craftspeople and community stewardship. Closely comparable mission and operating model to HRC's craftsman-led restoration approach.
• Turquoise Mountain Foundation: Foundation founded by Rory Stewart that revives historic urban quarters and traditional crafts in conflict-affected areas (Afghanistan, Myanmar, Jordan). Highly comparable to HRC in combining physical restoration, craft preservation, and community economic development.
• World Monuments Fund: Global nonprofit dedicated to preserving imperiled cultural heritage sites through project funding and on-the-ground restoration. WMF operates the World Monuments Watch and similar endangered-heritage programs analogous to HRC's UNESCO World Heritage in Danger restoration pipeline.
• Aga Khan Trust for Culture: The cultural development arm of the Aga Khan Development Network that funds and executes heritage restoration and urban revitalisation across Islamic-majority societies. HRC's 1998 Aga Khan Award places it within this peer cohort and reflects directly comparable mission (heritage-led community development).

Broad incumbents

• ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites): UNESCO advisory body for cultural heritage that evaluates World Heritage nominations and monitors site conservation. Operates in the same institutional ecosystem as HRC's UNESCO-listed Old City preservation work.
• ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property): Intergovernmental organization providing training, research, and capacity building for heritage practitioners globally. Comparable to HRC at the field-practitioner level through its conservation training programs and shared UNESCO heritage mandate.
• ALIPH (International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas): Geneva-based international foundation specifically funding heritage protection in conflict zones. ALIPH is simultaneously a HRC partner and a peer organization working on emergency restoration at World Heritage Sites in conflict areas.
• UNESCO World Heritage Centre: UN body that administers the World Heritage List and in-Danger designations. Directly relevant comparator as the apex institution whose WHS in Danger status underpins HRC's restoration pipeline and donor visibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hebronrehabilitationcommit6146/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/HRC1996
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hebron-rehabilitation-committee

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Profiles5 records

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