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 Sderot has a low socio-economic ranking with an average wage of about
$1,000. Although major corporations are operating in the city, the 1995
unemployment rate was 20%. As a result of the current situation, the rate
has had increased significantly. Only 50% of the
students graduate successfully from high-school.
Sderot is the main target for daily terror attacks from the Gaza Strip. Over
4,000 rockets were launched to civic areas in recent months. Residents in
the city suffer from psychological, educational and financial trauma. In the
past few weeks only 30% of the students attended schools and the economy got
a devastating hit. Still, many residents insist on staying in the city and
show strength in the face of a vicious and shameless terror against
civilians.
The advancement of education in every town and community in Israel is an
admirable goal under normal circumstances, but when the country faces
adversity, it becomes essential. At this time, with the town of Sderot under
constant missile attack, it becomes our duty to
provide each and every student in Sderot with as normal a learning framework
as possible, and to position Sderot’s education system at the top of the
agenda.
The following proposal calls for the use of advanced technologies in
a way that puts the focus on the students. The
aim is to give them a quality education, one that is both flexible and up to
date, while at the same time empowering the local schools so that they can
serve as a model for the whole of the Israeli education system. This project
offers an innovative, systemic model for
integrating ICT (Information, Communication, Technology) within Sderot’s
schools, with the full cooperation of the municipality, the schools and the
residents.
To achieve these goals, ILC has established the “Israeli Leadership Club
Fund for Sderot”. We thank the
 Consul General of Israel, Jacob Dayan, for
his support and guidance in this important project. The Consul General will
be involved in the planning of the fund, will serve as an advisor and will
review progress reports.
ILC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is dedicated to building an involved and
active Israeli-Community. Joining forces with the Jewish community, we will
ensure a strong support to Israel now and in generations to come.
ILC’s directors are long time contributors. As such, we understand the
importance of a clear and clean system of funding. We value every dollar and
cent donated and we are dedicated to make sure those contributions support
effectively the end goal – the education of teenagers in Sderot and in
villages surrounding the Gaza Strip.
ILC does not support organizations. It supports projects. This concept
allows us better expense tracking and outcome evaluation. ILC is developing
a thorough report system that will be a pre-condition before we fund any
project in Israel. ILC Board of Directors will personally review and report
the progress of each funded project, including field visits (covered by
personal funds).
”Our
Sderot”
ILC will join as a partner of the Israeli Government and the Ministry of
Education on this impressive project. “Our Sderot” is a seven segment online
network that addresses educational, psychological, social, financial and
other challenges the city faces. The tools and
content the network provides will allow residents of Sderot to communicate
with volunteers around the world and to provide them with a significant
support system. So far, various entities have contributed for the project
and others have committed to support it.
Supporters of this project include: The Joint, Ministry of Finance, Sapir
College, SUN Corporation, “Yadid”, E.D.B. Project, ORT Israel and SNUNIT
Online Content Developers.
ILC chose to focus on funding the development and implementation of the
segment dedicated to education.
This segment consists of 4 main projects:
a. OFEK is one of the most advanced educational programs in Israel
within the formal school system, operating in several schools mainly in
Central Israel. In the first phase, we will fund a pilot program in one of
the schools in Sderot. Upon success and based on funds
available, we will support expansion of this program to other schools in the
area.
Phase 1 is ready to start operating by The Center for Educational Technology
relatively quickly within ten classes. Following up this phase we plan on
expanding the program. The initial significant cost is invested in advance
classroom technological hardware.
b. Homework Assistance Program will be based via online learning at
the student home and by volunteers in local computer centers. This program
will use the technological advantages to provide support to students while
they are forced to stay at home. This will also allow high-quality teachers
to provide distance learning assistance. There are several online platforms
available for implementation of this program.
c. English Assistance Program is in a response to the current
relatively poor results in English studies of Sderot. This crucial program
will be based on volunteers in Sderot and on volunteers around the world
that will communicate with the students online. ILC will involve
the community and local schools in this project. We believe this project can
benefit not only Sderot but also our community.
d. High-School Final Exams (BAGRUT) Assistance Program – ORT Schools,
The Center for Educational Technology and CECI are committed to providing
free content that supports the preparations for the BAGRUT exams. This
project can improve significantly the results in the test and may open
future doors for the participating students. The first phase of this project
is an asynchronous online support for the students. Phase two will provide
the students with one-on-one assistance.
How to Give?
We will recognize the following levels of contributions in the “Live for
Sderot” event, and on all materials related to the fund once it is active:
Defender $100,000
Founder $50,000
Guardian $25,000
Sponsor $10,000
Advocate $5,000
Donor $2,500
To make a donation:
Check to: ILC Fund for Sderot
Address:
Israeli Leadership Club
Fund for Sderot
22837 Ventura Blvd. 3rd Floor
Woodland Hills, CA. 91364
A letter recognizing your donation will be sent to you.
ILC is a 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Non-profit EIN# is 22-3951652
For questions, please contact us at
info@israelileadership.com
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