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Culture and Heritage

Culture & Heritage The Merage Foundation has been working for over twenty years to preserve and develop the culture and heritage of the Iranian community in Israel through a variety of activities. These include an annual Iranian books fair, public singing events, and cultural events showcasing the work of community members. The foundation has built […]

Women as Community Leaders

Women as Community Leaders We believe that women shape the face of society, and can pave the way for all of us by helping Israel become a more gender-equal country. That is the reason why we have established 8 women’s clubs across the country, based in Jerusalem, Holon, Ra’anana – Kfar Saba, Rishon LeZion, and […]

Community Representation

Representation of the Iranian Community in the Knesset, Media, and Academia The Merage Foundation works to realize and recognize the rights of community members and operates in various government institutions. Previous Next

Strategic Opportunities

Strategic Opportunities The Merage Foundation remains committed to leveraging and mobilizing key strategic opportunities for regional economic development. These include: Supporting the National Committee for the establishment of an airport in Nevatim Supporting the development of the Bedouin Community Providing innovative urban planning tools for local municipalities Establishing a Mayor’s Forum for increased regional cooperation

AgriTourism

Economic Development in the Negev Negev Desert Wine Negev vineyards and wineries exhibit that when ancient traditions and pioneering agricultural innovations are aptly coupled, fine wine can be produced even under the harshest desert conditions. To position the Negev as an international destination for wine and agritourism, the foundation mobilizes the ecosystem and helps to […]

DeserTech

DeserTech The Merage Foundation is working with key partners across the region to establish a cohesive and dynamic DesertTech innovation cluster, positioning the Negev as the world’s hub for Desert Innovation. Our program aims to support the development and commercialization of climate change and desert technologies (such as AgTech, WaterTech, renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and other […]

Establishment of the Dimona Medical Center

Establishment of the Dimona Medical Center The Merage Medical Center in Dimona is the second-largest and most important medical center in the Negev, other than the Soroka Hospital. The large compound includes a trauma room, specialist clinics, and a dialysis clinic. The complex is open 24 hours a day, providing local residents with highly professional […]

Establishment of the Study Library at Zin School Midreshet Ben-Gurion

Establishment of the Study Library at Zin School, Midreshet Ben-Gurion The library is a continuation of the rebuilding of the new Zin Elementary School. The library is in honor of Katherine Merage, who has been contributing to many initiatives supporting Israel’s future and the Negev in particular. Previous Next

Promoting Health Equality in the Negev

Promoting Health Equality in the Negev The purpose of the conference is to outline applicable and multi-annual action plans to address health disparities in the Negev region and to keep this issue on the public agenda. The conference is held by academics in the fields of health and economic policy, representatives of health organizations (the […]