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Youth Mentorship — PERACH, ENP, Fidel in Ramla
Academic/social mentorship programs for Ethiopian-Israeli youth. PERACH (university student → school pupil), ENP (32 cities, school-based), Fidel (families + mediators).
About Ramla
Ramla, conveniently located near Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community that benefits from the city's strategic location. Ramla's housing market offers apartments at relatively accessible prices for the central region, attracting residents seeking easy access to greater Tel Aviv.
Recommended programs
- PERACH: A student receives a stipend (~₪5,000/year) in exchange for 4 weekly hours of mentoring a younger pupil. For ages 7-18.
- 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.
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