About us

חברים בטבע – עוצמה קהילתית Friends By Nature – Community Strength is a non-profit organization committed to reinforcing social and cultural resilience in Israel, inspired by the traditions of Ethiopian village life. Since 2005, we have cultivated spaces of belonging, empowerment, and human connection through community agriculture, intergenerational gatherings, and specialized training programs. Rooted in mutual respect and the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopian Israelis, we bridge communities, identities, and generations to enrich the fabric of Israeli society..

Our Leadership

בוסנה לוי מרקוביץ'

Bosana Levi Markowitz
Chairperson

הדס נר- גאון

Hadass Ner-Gaon
Treasurer

אדנו פרדה

Adno Ferede
Board Member

מירנה קציר
Mirna Katzir
Audit Committee Member
משה סנדקה
Moshe Sandaka

Audit Committee Member

אסתאול אניאו
Esteol Anio
Association Member
חנות
Nir Katz
Association Member
אהרון ברי
Aharon Bari
Association Member

Friend By Nature Team

יובי תשומה כץ (1)

Yuvi Tashome-Katz
Executive Director & Founder 

Ofer Namimi Halevi 
Deputy CEO & Director,
Warka – Community Leadership Training

Hadass Ben Gal
Coordinator, Beit Ambousa – Social Tourism Initiative

Mirit Slutzky
Coordinator, Wajjed –
Community Agricultural Gardens

Shiri Oren Nakar
Community Relations & Resource Development Manager

שירה

Shira Reshef
Coordinator, Courses & Workshops 
Facilitator, TENADAM & Community Garden Programs

מינה סיסאי

Mina Sisay
Coordinator, TENADAM – Resilience Space

אילנית שטה

Ilanit Shete
Coordinator, English Online

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Zohar Nakar
Office Manager

מברט

Mevrat Lior Pardo   
Project Manager
& Garden Coordinator

וודג' מ

Wodege Malkee
Healing & Community Engagement Facilitator, Urban Gardening & Agriculture

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