high school
EMPOWERING ARAB YOUTH
For many young Arabs in Israel, unequal access to educational, professional, and leadership opportunities can make it difficult to envision and pursue a future that fully reflects their potential. Tailored to the unique needs of each community they serve, Aharai!'s Arab Leadership Programs prepare participants to thrive within Israeli society by strengthening the skills, relationships, and confidence needed to pursue higher education, meaningful employment, and full participation in public life.
Through long-term, community-based programming, participants strengthen their Hebrew communication, technological fluency, leadership abilities, and career readiness while developing a deeper sense of agency and responsibility. As they identify local challenges, launch community initiatives, and mobilize others to take action, they discover that leadership is built through initiative, service, and a commitment to creating lasting change.
Expand access to educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Arab youth.
Inspire participants to strengthen their communities through leadership and service.
Foster the confidence and practical skills to participate fully in Israeli society.
PROGRAM TRACKS
MELACH EL-BALAD
Melach El-Balad works with Arab youth across Israel’s social and geographic periphery, helping participants build the practical skills, confidence, and real-world fluency needed to navigate opportunities that too often feel out of reach. Through weekly meetings, participants strengthen their Hebrew communication, digital literacy, public speaking, project management, and career readiness, from CV writing to interview preparation. More than skill-building, the program helps young people learn to navigate broader Israeli society, and step into new educational, professional, and leadership opportunities with confidence.
500+
ANNUAL PARTICIPANTS
28
ANNUAL GROUPS
3 YRS.
PROGRAM DURATION
2022
YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT
10TH-12TH GRADE ARAB YOUTH
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
PRE-MILITARY
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
TECH
EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS
HAREDI
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS