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As this difficult year comes to an end, we are reminded how urgently Israel needs institutions dedicated to building a shared future. The safe return of the hostages brought profound relief and reaffirmed something essential: even in the darkest moments, hope must be stronger than fear, and human dignity must remain at the center of our work.
Across Israel, loss and mistrust have deepened divides between Jewish and Arab citizens. Communities that once lived side-by-side now face uncertainty about how to move forward. It is precisely in moments like this that the work of Givat Haviva becomes indispensable.
Every day—on our campus, in classrooms, in municipalities, and through joint community programs—Jews and Arabs continue to sit together, talk together, and choose partnership over polarization. Young people who have lost friends or fear for their families still choose dialogue over silence. Shared society is not a luxury; it is essential for Israel’s long-term security, stability, and future. Your support makes this work possible.
Your Impact This Year
Thanks to donors like you, Givat Haviva expanded its reach during a period when connection and trust are most needed:
- 1,750 Jewish and Arab children participated in joint art camps, building connection and trust at a formative age.
- 66 schools now participate in our Shared Language program, with 23,000 Arab students learning Hebrew—up from 18,000 last year.
- Over 1,100 adults studied Arabic at our Institute for Arabic Studies, deepening cultural understanding across society.
- The Younited School continues to thrive with 135 students, equally divided among Jewish, Arab, and international learners.
- Our Jewish–Arab Center hosted more than 100 trainings, conferences, and workshops that strengthen cooperation at the community and professional levels.
- A new Women’s Leadership Initiative launched to support emerging Jewish and Arab women leaders.
- Our dialogue and mediation teams helped prevent violence and rebuild trust during moments of municipal tension.
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