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.

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The Israel Asper Community Action Centre

The 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.

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