Cracking the glass ceiling
Kol Israel Haverim-Alliance
Field: Formal Education
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Requested sum: $30,000
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14% of total budget
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Location: Kiryat Gat
// About the Organization
Kol Israel Haverim-Alliance is a leading educational organization in Israel, promoting educational excellence and leadership in the periphery, unifying Israeli Judaism and connections to Sephardic Tradition and French Jewry.
// Project Description
The program is a unique KIAH initiative, operating for over a decade to address barriers holding back girls in the periphery. The program runs in 20 schools with a continuous path from grades 8–12, enabling long-term support and a meaningful educational and social journey. The program includes math reinforcement for 4-5 matriculation units, empowerment workshops, exposure to high-tech and academia, female role models and preparation for a meaningful army or national service.
// Project Goals
Increasing the number of girls from the periphery who graduate with a high-quality matriculation certificate, including 4–5 matriculation units in mathematics, while promoting educational excellence, women’s empowerment and STEM. The program strengthens self-confidence and exposes participants to female role models.
// Target Population
378 girls between the ages 14–18 from four schools in Kiryat Gat who show considerable potential in science and technology. The program also impacts thousands of other students and teachers citywide by promoting equality and raising awareness for women’s issues.
// Outcomes
Short term outcomes include participants graduate with math and science matriculation at a 4–5-unit level, serve in meaningful IDF roles and report higher self-efficacy. In the long-term: alumnae pursue academic studies and advanced careers, contributing to personal and economic prosperity in Kiryat Gat.
// Project Timeline
During the summer: preparation for the next year. Sept–Nov: program launch, meetings, registration and partner recruitment. Year-round: math tutoring and mentoring, empowerment workshops, WIX project and visits to high-tech companies and academic institutions. June: exams and graduation.
// Budget Sustainability
The program partners with committed stakeholders from diverse sectors, local authorities, foundations, companies and private donors. The organization continually works to expand the circle of partners, including finding local partners for Kiryat Gat.
If the Partnership won’t fund the full requested sum, the organization will need to adjust the activity volume to the reduced budget, either by reducing certain activities or by reducing the number of participating schools.
// Project establishment status
The program operates in Kiryat Gat.