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- EIN 20-2512003
- info@mecinstitute.org
- 119 W 72ND Street No. 279 New York NY 10023 USA
- www.mecinstitute.org
- meciorg
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: International, International Relief
Mission: The Middle East Children’s Institute or MECI's mission is to address the educational psychosocial health and other basic humanitarian needs of Middle Eastern children and women in both war-torn and impoverished areas.
Results: • Absenteeism – from 36% to zero • Improved academic performance: Math increased 26%, English increased 19% • 71% increase in students achieving grades of 90 or better • Over 250,000 nutritious snacks and hot meals served to children • Over 1,500 complete blood tests and hearing tests conducted in accordance with MECI health and wellness programs. • Reduced anemia from 20% to 0.5% to zero in the fall of 2011 • MECI's healthy food and medical intervention program improved overall health and psychosocial well being of students • Decreased acute symptoms of depression and PTSD like aggression • 50% increase in children articulating (verbally and non-verbally) feelings of improved self esteem and positive self-imagery 150 village women employed or engaged in income generating opportunities • Heightened self worth and financial security of village women • MECI held unique workshops on nutrition, parenting, and women’s health issues for mothers and village women
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,500 women and children
Geographic areas served: Middle East - since 2007 MECI has worked in Jordan and operates in West Bank villages
Programs: MECI's comprehensive after school program for elementary school age children addresses severe health issues through a nourishing food program, builds skills through academic tutoring, and provides psychosocial support through art therapy programs in music, fine arts, drama and athletics. In addition, local women are organized and employed through a women's association, the program also stimulates the distressed local economy through purchases from local farmers and suppliers.