Winnipeg Negev Dinner 2024
PROJECTS
RBC Convention Centre375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3 CA![Jewish National Fund of Canada | The Jewish National Fund of Canada, together with support from our donors & volunteers across the country, is building the foundations for Israel's future. Jewish National Fund of Canada | The Jewish National Fund of Canada, together with support from our donors & volunteers across the country, is building the foundations for Israel's future.](https://jnf.ca/uploaded/festivals/5/5_wallpaper.jpg?n=9/7/2024 7:30:20 PM)
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The Ethiopian Women's Empowerment Centre
Beit Shemesh is a city which is constantly absorbing new immigrants and one of the largest cities in Israel to absorb immigrants from Ethiopia. The immigrants from Ethiopia were settled in a central neighborhood of Beit Shemesh called ‘HaNarkis.’ Here, thousands of the Ethiopian community are residing in dilapidated housing, and in great poverty.
The Israel Asper Community Action CentreThe Centre works to nourish the soul and strengthen the person. To this end, they run scouting and volunteer programs, have two choir groups, two theatre groups, self-empowerment programming and leadership programs. The Centre is home to Ofakim’s Big Brother/Big Sister program and an afternoon program for girls at-risk. are run from the Centre. During holidays and vacations, the Centre hosts art programs, performances, stand-up comedy, night cafes, staying open late into the night.