ARAB
LEADERSHIP
PROGRAMS

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.

OPPORTUNITY &
MOBILITY

Expand access to educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Arab youth.

CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT

Inspire participants to strengthen their communities through leadership and service.

BUILDING
BELONGING

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

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