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Fidel
The Ethiopian-Israeli parents and students association — runs education programs, parent advocacy, and school leadership.
EducationFounded 1995 · Headquarters: Jerusalem
About
Fidel ("alphabet" in Amharic) is the Ethiopian-Israeli parents-students association operating throughout Israel. Founded in 1995 in response to achievement gaps in the education system. Its name ("alphabet") signifies the root of education.
Main programs
- Partner parents program — training parents to advocate for their child in school and engage with parent committees
- School councils — Ethiopian-Israeli parent representation in education institutions
- High-school workshops — matriculation, psychometric prep, leadership
- Advocacy campaigns — position papers to the Ministry of Education and Knesset committees
- Summer programs — enrichment programs in regional schools
Who is it for?
- Ethiopian-Israeli parents of children in grades 1-12
- Students in grades 10-12
- Parent committees in schools with mixed classrooms
How to reach out
- Website: fidel-il.org
- HQ: Jerusalem. Branches: Netanya, Rehovot, Haifa, Beersheba.
- Registration: online form or through a partner school
See also
- Bagrut grant — Right
- Scholarship aggregator — Right
- ENP, Hila — education partners
Related terms
Related organizations
- ENP — Ethiopian National ProjectPartnership framework between the government, JDC, Jewish Agency, and federations — running education, youth, and excellence programs.
- HilaHila — education for Ethiopian-Israeli children. Tutoring programs, parent workshops, and embedded school staff.
- ISEF FoundationPhilanthropic-academic foundation funding outstanding Ethiopian-Israeli students for B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.
