Shevet Achim was founded in 1994 with the purpose of helping non-Israeli children receive lifesaving medical care in Israel. Our name is taken from the Hebrew of Psalm 133, which promises that unity between brothers leads to life; we believe this to be true of the troubled relationship between Isaac and Ishmael (Jews and Muslims) in the Middle East. To live this out we seek to "go and do likewise" as the Good Samaritan, who crossed lines of division to show that an enemy is in fact a neighbor also loved by God.

We work from the historic building in Jerusalem which housed the first children's hospital in the Middle East, and are registered in Israel as a non-profit organization. National affiliates of Shevet Achim are registered in the and

Our mailing address in Jerusalem is Shevet Achim, POB 32296, Jerusalem, Israel 91000 and our office telephone is 972-2-6245053.  In the United States, our address is Shevet Achim, POB 1006, Rocky Face, GA 30740 and our toll-free telephone number is 877-474-3838. And in the UK please write PO Box 84, Caldicot, NP26 3WS or call 01633 401201. You may write to with any questions. 

Mary Dailey, Housemother Mary first prayed in 1997 "Here I am, send me," worked for the Jerusalem School from 2002-2005, and in 2008 started her service with Shevet Achim. She believes that the years she lived in fear in an abusive marriage help her to care for children and their escorts who come to Israel with much fear. You can write to Mary at
Goran, Iraq Liaison Goran is a Muslim-background believer from Northern Iraq. He and his wife, Rebecca, are currently in the US and expecting their first baby.  He has helped send Iraqi children to Israel for heart surgeries since 2006. This is fulfillment of a dream for him and he realizes that God made this opportunity possible. Goran and Rebecca are available for speaking opportunities while in the US. Give or pledge to support this staff member
Dirk Kleinloh, Jordan Coordinator The Kleinlohs came to Jordan from Germany in 2001 and Dirk has been serving with Shevet Achim since 2004. Dirk  coordinates the transfer of Iraqi children to Israel, and his wife Manuela is full of hospitality for the families passing through their home. Contact them through Give or pledge to support this staff member
Jonathan Miles, International Coordinator Jonathan came to Israel in 1990 as a journalist, worked for several years with new immigrants from the former Soviet Union, and helped establish Shevet Achim (then Light to the Nations) in 1994. From 1996-2001 he and his wife Michelle lived in the Gaza Strip with their children Renanah, Rebekah, Josh, Elly, Ben, and Zak. Contact them through Give or pledge to support this staff member
Donna Petrel, Family Care Coordinator Donna experienced a series of heart-shattering circumstances in the mid-1990s which God used to begin teaching her about His heart for reconciliation. From then on she has desired to see the passion and compassion of God's love bring people to reconciliation with God and with each other, thus bringing down every wall of separation between us. Donna helps host families in Amman as they wait for visas, escorts them to Israel, and helps host them there before, during and after their heart surgeries. Contact her Give or pledge to support this staff member
Donna West, Hospital Care Coordinator Donna has experienced many losses that have taught her compassion for others. She asks to be a testimony of Christ’s love, a witness of His protection and power to save and deliver His people.  Where there is hate and racism her desire is to bring tolerance and acceptance.  Where there is arrogance she wants to model an unassuming nature, showing a wise and discerning attitude. She believes God has a plan for each of our lives, and He is passionate about each of us. Contact her