Periphery
Pitchon-Lev launches new scholarship for youth from Israel’s socio-economic periphery
The launch of the scholarship is part of the ongoing collaboration between both organizations, reflecting a vision of not only providing assistance but also showing change for these young people.
Developing Israel’s periphery is vital for economy, aliyah - opinion
25 ViZionaries Ido Mahatzri: No. 15
Invest in the Negev and Galilee rather than in railways to Tel Aviv - opinion
Additional $250 million to be invested in periphery industry, hi-tech
“Israel is the Start-Up Nation, but hi-tech cannot only be located between Herzliya and Ramat Gan.”
Israeli government to inject half billion shekels into periphery
It is unclear whether the funds are a one-time boost to otherwise neglected regions or if the government is embarking on a new policy.
Israel's new wave of pioneers who commune in the desert
“People don’t just come here, we all have our reasons to be here.”
Gaps have a color
Who was left out from the five-year plan of the Higher Education Council?
Screenings down south
The 16th Cinema South Film Festival celebrates Israeli cinema set in the periphery.
Rates of cancer in periphery higher than average
Israel Cancer Association says half of cases can be avoided.
New multi-year plan for higher education: Investment, internationalization
The new program also places a heavy emphasis on minimizing educational gaps and addressing national priorities.
Teens work to bridge gaps in the periphery through volunteering
Participants earn leadership skills, professional training and scholarships.
Finance Committee authorizes tax breaks for periphery
Residents of 402 towns will now receive the benefit, as opposed to 182 previously.
Knesset panel okays plans to allot NIS 300m. for development in periphery
Plan calls to fund the second phase of a student village in Sderot and to expand the civil resilience network within the city.