Kiryat Malachi

Kyrat Malachi has population of 22,000 of which 38%, (8,400) are Ethiopian Israeli Immigrants. This represents 17.3% of the total Ethiopian Israeli community, the largest percent living anywhere in Israel and the largest percent (and number) in any town in Israel. Most of the Ethiopian Israeli immigrants are located in two neighborhoods: Herzl and the Weitzman, and according to the local social service department, 85% of the Ethiopian Israel population in Kyrat Malachi are in need of social services.

This puts great strain on the local population and addressing the needs is extremely difficult due to the lack of budget, trained personnel, the need to develop culturally appropriate programs and more.

Friends by Nature began working with the Israeli Ethiopian population in Kryat Malchi 2009, recognizing the existence of local Ethiopian Israeli leadership and the desire of this leadership to build on success and help local residents. The Garin is made up of 25 residents, almost all Ethiopian, who have succeeded and are committed to remaining in Kyrat Malchi and contribute to the community. The Garin is now ready to begin running programs that will help children and youth succeed in school and ultimately integrate into the main stream of Israeli society.

Utilizing Friends by Natures successful models of the Community Garien, FBN is seeking funds to open a youth center and begin an innovative Home Work at Home Program in Kyrat Malachi. There are approximately 1,000 Ethiopian Israeli youth in the 9th to 12^th grades in Kyrat Malachi and few, if any programs to address the needs of this age group. With this, the Ethiopian population is over-represented in the all frameworks for children at risk. The programs that Friends by Nature wish to initiate address the needs of this group while supporting the family.

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