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WAJJED – Growing Communities, Cultivating Inclusion

Guided by Ethiopian-Israeli seniors and their ecological and sustainable knowledge, the project seeks to enhance the mental, physical, social and overall sense of capability among Ethiopian-Israeli seniors. The project will enhance the strength and cohesion of the family unit, fostering stronger intergenerational connections.
Strengthen the bonds within the community;
Contribute to the overall strengthening of Israeli society.

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our fellows

Encouraging our fellows

Encouraging progress

Encouraging progress

Encouraging faith

Encouraging faith

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creativity and culture

Encouraging creativity and culture

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Mar 2026

Testimonials

Chernor president

News from GHIS school

Givat Haviva International School (GHIS)

We are very excited to share the news about Chernor – the GHIS graduate who is adopted by the community in Santa Barbara.

Chernor is a graduate from our first cohort.  He is an orphan from Liberia who grew up in extreme poverty.  Despite this, as a clever boy, he understood the value of education.  He worked as a rickshaw driver from age 12, and it was this that enabled him to pay his school fees.  GHIS was lucky to find Chernor as he was lucky to find us.

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Rosh Hashana 2018 שנה טובה

The Saying of Matanel

Resilience is not about bouncing back, it’s about growing through what you go through.

Sheryl sandberg