
Dr. Nigist Mengesha
Social activist who advances the rights of Ethiopian Israelis in Israel and around the world. Born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel in 1984. She

Kasa Getoo
Anthropologist, social activist, project manager at “Olim Beyahad” (a non-profit organization) Kasa did her IDF service as a soldier and commander of an infantry squad

Tirsit Legesse Bishaw
Criminologist, volunteer, Manager of the Youth and Young Adult Department at Olim Beyahad NPO. Studied in the biology Bagrut matriculation track in high school and

Kes Semai Eliass
Chairman of the Religious Council of the Kessim Organization of Ethiopian Jewry in Israel. Earned a B.A. in Education and Sociology from Bar Ilan University,


Dr. Wovite Worku Mengstu
Writer, lecturer, academic and educational figure. Wovite Worku Mengstu was born in Ethiopia and acquired her higher education in Israel. She has a B.A. in

Yuvi Tashome-Katz
Involved in informal education, a social and political activist. Born in Israel to Ethiopian-born parents. Works in the field of informal education and has been

Itzhak Teim
Involved in informal education, a social and political activist. Born in Israel to Ethiopian-born parents. Works in the field of informal education and has been