About British Friends of Merchavim

British Friends of Merchavim supports the educational activities of Merchavim, the Institute for the Advancement of Shared Citizenship in Israel - helping Israel’s 7.7 million citizens to live together better by learning about each other. 

Merchavim takes great effort to measure the impact of it's work, and the results are clear.

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About Merchavim-Israel

MERCHAVIM, the Institute for the Advancement of Shared Citizenship in Israel, works to equip young Israelis of all backgrounds to build a shared future by learning about their fellow citizens, appreciating the diversity of Israeli society and working together to make their classrooms, schools and communities, fairer – for the benefit of all.

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British Ambassador to Israel welcomes the Kulanana NGO delegation

Published on 14 August 2011
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British Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Matthew Gould, welcomed back the 15 Kulanana NGO Partners following the success of their Study Tour to London in March 2011 that was funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Over 100 Israeli NGO and government representatives, foreign Embassies and foundations attended the event with Kulanana partners to learn more about the "Kulanana" initiative and to secure additional cooperation on the initiative's future development.

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"Let's Talk" Arabic Activity Days

Published on 09 September 2011
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Arabic music day at Shaked School in Nes Ziona, organized by "Let's Talk" teacher Ronza Dabit, April 2011

Throughout the school year, Arab teachers in Merchavim's "Let's Talk" elementary school communicative Arabic program, organize mixed encounters between their own Jewish schools and local Arab schools. These encounters represent important opportunities for children who do not ordinarily meet to interact on an informal basis, thereby allowing them to widen their perspectives on the "other" and help them feel more comfortable with diversity. 

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Kindergarten event for 400 families

Published on 14 August 2011
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On 28th August 2011, 400 new first graders and their families from the city of Raanana enjoyed a wide variety of interactive activities in the city's main park. The event was co-sponsored by Merchavim in the framework of our early childhood program - "Let's Play on Sesame Street" - in partnership with Israel's Ministry of Education, Hop! children's television channel and Sesame Street.

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BFM Events

20th September 2011

British Ambassador to Israel, Matthew Gould was the guest speaker at a BFM breakfast in London to discuss 'Diverse Society-Building in Israel and the UK-Shared Challenges and Opportunities'.

Merchavim Events

15th September 2011

Merchavim "webinar" for early-childhood program facilitators led by guest lecturer - director of Municipal Psychological Services in Nazareth - was dedicated to the impact of the home-school connection on children's development, attitudes and behaviours.

Kulanana Events

28th March 2011

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office hosted a reception for British Friends of Merchavim and "Kulanana" - UK Study Tour.