A sports day was held on Apr. 24th at the lawns of Kibbutz Ein HaMifratz. Sports day included races in different categories, netball games, rope pulling and soccer. Approximately 160 youth and staff participated. Thanks to all those who assisted in organizing this fun day.


On 09.05.2016
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On March 24 we held a very happy Purim party. 200 teenagers from all youth centers attended the party, which included activity stations, a hip-hop dance performed by girls from Kiryat-Bialik center, costume contest and a dance party.
Many thanks to the Ethiopian National Project  for funding the party, to Rafael and bakeries 'Shemo', 'Ariel', 'Greg' and 'Shany' for the donation of refreshments, to Lior and Asi for contribution of falafel balls, to Bank Leumi  branch Sabinia for contribution of photo magnets and accessories.
We are grateful to all those who contributed to the organization of the party and its success: to Rafael volunteers, who operated during the evening falafel, popcorn and cotton-candy stands, to Dana, youth program coordinator, and, of course, to all our youth instructors.


On 10.04.2016
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We are pleased to announce that as of September 2015 Hiyot operates three more youth centers in the cities of Beit Shean, Afula, and Migdal Haemek (these centers were operated until now by another organization). The centers are operated by Hiyot as a franchisee of the ENP, in the same format as our centers in the Krayot and Nesher. 

On 25.10.2015
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During summer vacation, our youth participated in a special, experiential, and enriching summer program, which included activities outside the centers: film and workshop in Tel-Aviv cinematheque, night tour in Jaffa and workshop at "Please Touch" center, trip to wadi Kelach at Mount Carmel, activity of archery at Bethlehem of Galilee, extreme park, bowling, and fun days at Superland amusement park and Meymadion water park. Summer vacation ended with a great party at the swimming pool in kibbutz Ein Hamifratz.

On 25.10.2015
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During summer vacation children of our after-school program participated in a month-long experiential program and enjoyed also outdoor activities: a trip to Naaman River, a play at Haifa theatre, a trip to Tel-Dan Nature Reserve, a visit at the Hecht Museum, and a fun day at Balagan children's amusement park.


On 25.10.2015
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During Sukkot holiday our youth participated in a storytellers festival, which took place at Givatayim theater, thanks to a generous contribution of the IFCJ organization.


On 25.10.2015
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Projects

  • A. Youth Centers

    • Youth Centers - General:
      Cultural and knowledge gaps often prevent Ethiopian teens' adaptation to the Israeli education system and result in high ratios of school dropout and crime. The gap between youth and their parents due to language barriers, and the little acquaintance of parents with the Israeli school system, increase the risk of Ethiopians teens. In some places, free after-school time exposes them to crime, alcohol and drugs prevalent in their low-income neighborhoods. Our youth outreach center serve 70 teenagers in Kiryat yam and provide a safe and positive environment for their free time that keeps them away from the streets. The center offer a variety of activities, including TV, computers and Internet; football class and other courses and workshops; Jewish holidays; trips; summer activities; and activities with parents.
  • B. After-school Program

    • Children's Center:
      In Ethiopia, children in the villages usually play outdoors freely and safely until darkness, without their parents' supervision. In Israel however, most Ethiopian-Israeli families who move to permanent housing for the first time, settle in low-income neighborhoods where the streets expose the children to dangers of crime, drugs and alcohol. These days hundreds of new immigrant families with young children settle in Kiryat Motzkin, and therefore Hiyot initiated an after-school program for children ages 6-10, in cooperation with the Kiryat Motzkin municipality. The after school program provides 75 children with a light meal, enrichment classes and homework assistance. It operates five days a week, Sunday through Thursday, from 1:00PM to 6:00PM
  • C. early childhood tutoring

    • early childhood tutoring :
      The program works in the homes of families of Ethiopian origin, who live in Kiryat Yam and their children aged 3-5. Ethiopian high school girls, who pass special training, comes in pairs times a week for families, as they are equipped with books, didactic games and different study equipment. They work with children to promote them and enhance their cognitive abilities, their social and reading abilities. The purpose of the program is the reduction of disparities and care towards children ready for school in tandem with the empowerment of girls.
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