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Elem Youth at Risk Program in Rishon LeZion
VocationalSupport and education program for at-risk Ethiopian youth — scholarships, mentoring, and referral to formal education.
About Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion is home to a large, active Israeli-Ethiopian community, historically concentrated in the Ramat Eliyahu neighbourhood — originally built as absorption housing and now a long-standing community centre. The neighbourhood is at the heart of urban-renewal efforts, alongside a growing second-generation presence across the city.
Who is eligible?
- Youth of Ethiopian origin aged 13–25 who dropped out of the formal system
- Homeless / at-risk / previously detained
- No income restriction (risk-based access)
What's included?
- Personal field social worker support
- Grant covering alternative/vocational studies
- Life-skills courses and programs
- Housing and employment referrals
How to apply
- Direct contact with the nearest Elem branch
- Assessment interview
- Build personal plan
- No deadline — ongoing program
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