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A guide to Ethiopian-Israeli community organizations — health, legal, education, and community. Missions, programs, and how to reach them.

12 organizations

Atid B'midbar

Negev community-development organization focused on Ethiopian-Israeli and other populations. Employment, education, and leadership programs.

CommunityFounded 2003

Beta Israel of North America (BINA)

Umbrella organization of the Ethiopian-Jewish community in North America. Funds Israeli projects and builds inter-community bridges.

CommunityFounded 2010

ENP — Ethiopian National Project

Partnership framework between the government, JDC, Jewish Agency, and federations — running education, youth, and excellence programs.

CommunityFounded 2001

Fidel

The Ethiopian-Israeli parents and students association — runs education programs, parent advocacy, and school leadership.

EducationFounded 1995

Friends by Nature

Organization working with at-risk Ethiopian-Israeli youth. Youth centers, personal accompaniment, and crisis response.

CommunityFounded 1996

Hila

Hila — education for Ethiopian-Israeli children. Tutoring programs, parent workshops, and embedded school staff.

EducationFounded 1998

ISEF Foundation

Philanthropic-academic foundation funding outstanding Ethiopian-Israeli students for B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.

EducationFounded 1977

Israeli Association for Ethiopian Jews (IAEJ)

Community umbrella and primary advocacy organization. Leads the Falash Mura family-reunification campaign and runs senior centers.

LegalFounded 1993

JDC-Israel Ashalim

JDC-Israel's Ashalim division. Runs intervention programs and government partnerships for marginalized communities, including Ethiopian-Israelis.

CommunityFounded 1998

Olim Beyahad

A career-mentorship organization for Ethiopian-Israeli university graduates. Connects students with senior industry mentors.

CommunityFounded 2007

Tebeka

Legal aid center for Ethiopian-Israelis. National leader on racism, police accountability, and civil rights.

LegalFounded 2000

Tene Briut

Israel's only community-health NGO focused on Ethiopian-Israelis — health navigators, medical translation, and disease prevention.

HealthFounded 1999