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Youth Mentorship — PERACH, ENP, Fidel in Ashkelon
Academic/social mentorship programs for Ethiopian-Israeli youth. PERACH (university student → school pupil), ENP (32 cities, school-based), Fidel (families + mediators).
About Ashkelon
Ashkelon absorbed significant waves of Israeli-Ethiopian community members from the 1990s onward and is today a major southern community hub. Community members are spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city, alongside a growing presence of local businesses, educational institutions and community-led initiatives.
Recommended programs
- PERACH: A student receives ILS 7,000 for 100 tutoring hours a year (twice weekly, 90 minutes). For ages 7-18. Source: perach.org.il, checked September 2026.
- ENP — Ethiopian National Project: School-based programs (SPACE) across 32 cities. After-school tutoring, matriculation prep, community mentors.
- Fidel: Family-focused — school mediators, youth clubs, parent guidance.
Who is eligible?
- PERACH: Any community pupil whose teacher recommends targeted tutoring — request via school counselor
- ENP: Through the school itself — if it's in the 32-city network. Ask the teacher.
- Fidel: Via a community youth club or school registrar.
How to start
- Talk to the teacher / school counselor first
- ENP: enp.org.il/he → "About" → branches
- PERACH: via the dean-of-students office at the local university (if a family member can be the mentor)
- Fidel: fidel.org.il → "Contact"
Tip: combining 2 programs (ENP + PERACH for example) is common and effective.
Ethiopian community in Ashkelon
- Community population
- ~9,000
- Share of city
- ~7%
- Main neighbourhoods
- ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Ashkelon
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ashkelon?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ashkelon numbers approximately ~9,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: ברנע, שמשון, אפרידר.
- How do I claim Youth Mentorship — PERACH, ENP, Fidel in Ashkelon?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Ashkelon. For support: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Ashkelon for this right?
- In Ashkelon, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, מרכז קהילתי.
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