Established in 1987, Achy Association is dedicated to promoting educational equality among underprivileged communities while also fostering a deeper Jewish-Israeli dialogue. The organization believes that a connection to tradition is key to the continuity of the Jewish people. Over the span of 37 years, Achy has championed four core objectives: identity, independence, partnership, and equality.
Today, Achy's impact is extremely significant and tangible, as 100 high school graduates, all young women, participate in national service as part of the organization. These dedicated young women serve in 50 middle and high schools across 17 municipalities, spanning from Acre to Eilat.
Achy’s activity in the day-to-day routine:
In the morning, Achy service girls are actively engaged in three main areas:
1. School Atmosphere: our dedicated service girls initiate social projects, enabling school students to connect with significant dates in the Jewish calendar. . They inspire students to volunteer for meaningful projects, and participate in the school social fabric.
2. Jewish-Israeli identity: Achy service girls lead informal projects and develop formal study materials related to Jewish identity. This materials are used to educate approximately 15,000 students weekly in middle and high schools.
3. Academic reinforcement: Integrating into the academic assistance system, Achy service girls motivate students to learn and instill in them the confidence to embark on their path to success.
In the afternoons and evenings, Achy service girls volunteer in their local neighborhoods and the high schools they serve. Their efforts extend to municipal youth units, welfare programs, and informal community centers, where they nurture leadership skills among the youth.
Please visit the Achy website :https://achy.org.il/