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MEPI and Embassy Jerusalem Work to Increase Opportunities for Arabs Within Israel’s Tech Industry

MEPI’s support of Civil Society boosts the integration of Israel’s minorities in the Hi-Tech sector and helps increase Israel’s overall GDP MEPI’s support to civil society organizations, especially within the Arab community in Israel, has successfully helped to integrate marginalized communities in Israeli society by providing them access to economic opportunities. MEPI, through the Embassy, ...

By lachinml | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Issues, Embassy, Job Opportunities, News, Science & Tech, Success Stories, U.S. & MEPI | Tags: Arabs of Israel, assistance, Business, Civic Engagement, economic growth, Employment, Israel, MEPI, Minorities, news, Success Stories, technology, Training, US Embassy

Amb. Freidman Commends MEPI for Increasing Employment Diversity in Israel by 150% Through “Diversity Works” Initiative

On July 9th, Ambassador David Freidman hosted the closing ceremony for the “Diversity Works” project – a joint initiative led by the itworks nonprofit organization and supported by the U.S. Embassy’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). Diversity Works contributed to a dramatic 150% increase in employment diversity in the 47 participating companies by integrating various ...

By The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, Job Opportunities, News, Success Stories, U.S. & MEPI | Tags: Israel, MENA, MEPI, Success Stories

MEPI Supports ‘City for All’ to Advance Gender Equality in Akko, Israel

Itach-Maaki’s “City for All” MEPI- supported project was introduced to the Akko public at a large May 14 event in the mixed Arab and Jewish coastal city, launching a public process of integrating gender equality into the municipal structure and processes. Shimon Lankri, the city’s mayor, addressed some 100 residents and city officials who came ...

By The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & MEPI | Tags: Israel, MEPI, Middle East

Sikkuy’s MEPI Project Strengthens 922 Decision for Arab Cities in Israel

Sikkuy, The Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality, launched its new guidebook for Arab local authorities May 8 on the mapping and identification of the needs of citizens in the field of transportation. With support from the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), this Sikkuy initiative aims to improve implementation of the Israeli government decision ...

By The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & MEPI | Tags: alumni, Israel, MEPI, Middle East

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