Addressing Israel’s Nursing and OT Shortage.
Bridging Gaps for Ethiopian-Israelis. More than a scholarship.
For over a century, Hadassah has been at the forefront of Israel’s healthcare and medical education, building hospitals, training medical professionals, and advancing groundbreaking research. Today, as Israel faces the challenges of war and recovery, the demand for graduate nurses and occupational therapists has never been greater.
The Hadassah-Achotenu Ethiopian-Israeli University Scholarships in Health transform lives — strengthening Israel’s healthcare system and creating life-changing opportunities for the marginalised Ethiopian community.
Despite their resilience and dedication, many Ethiopian-Israelis continue to face socio-economic challenges. Limited access to higher education, economic disparities, and structural barriers have hindered their ability to realise their full potential.
Your support will provide a direct path to success for Ethiopian-Israeli students to graduate as nurses and occupational therapists. For many, they are the first in their family to study at university.
Together, we can address Israel’s chronic nursing shortage, and build better futures for them, their communities and Israel as a whole.
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Israel’s Nursing and Occupational Therapist Shortage
Israel’s significant shortage of nurses and OTs is putting a strain on its healthcare system.
The OECD has found that Israel must train an additional 1,000 graduate nurses per annum to provide the community with effective healthcare.
Training more nurses is crucial to strengthening healthcare outcomes in Israel. This scholarship program is directly responding to this need.
The immense sacrifice of Ethiopian-Israeli Soldiers
The dedication of Ethiopian-Israelis to the IDF is reflected in their sacrifice and excellence on the battlefield. Ten of the 120 recipients of the 2024
President’s Award for Outstanding Soldiers were Ethiopian-Israelis, five times their representation in the general population.
Falling Behind: The Urgent Need to Address Barriers Facing Ethiopian-Israelis
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Forty years after the first plane-load touched down in Israel, Ethiopian-Israelis continue to lag behind the general Jewish population in almost all socio-economic indicators.
We know education is a proven pathway to economic and social mobility.
More than a scholarship. We are building a legacy.
The Hadassah-Achotenu program is a one-year preparatory course, followed by a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the prestigious Henrietta Szold Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Nursing or a four-year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Occupational Therapy in Jerusalem.
You can empower Ethiopian-Israelis to build successful healthcare careers while strengthening Israel’s medical system. Please donate now.
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Multiplying the effect on three levels:
1. INDIVIDUAL LEVEL
Mentorship and clinical experience in hospital departments at the renowned Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem ensures graduates are employment-ready, having gained significant hands-on experience.
2. COMMUNITY LEVEL
Many Achotenu scholars are first-generation graduates and become role models, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable Israel, and creating opportunities for their families and beyond.
3. NATIONAL LEVEL
This program trains nurses and OTs that are desperately needed, strengthening Israel’s healthcare system. Investing in Ethiopian-Israeli students means a stronger, healthier Israel for all.
Invest in Israel’s Future:
A Life-Changing Opportunity
You can empower Ethiopian-Israelis to build successful healthcare careers while strengthening Israel’s medical system.
The Hadassah-Achotenu program is a proven model of success, with Cohort 9 now in progress. Since 2021, 61 nurses have graduated.
Your support of the scholarship program includes tuition, living expenses, group and one-on-one tutorials and mentoring support.
Donate today and transform lives.
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Every donation closes the gap and strengthens Israel.
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Celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved one while making a difference! Set up your own Simcha or Fundraising Page to raise funds for Achotenu, helping Ethiopian-Israeli students pursue health degrees and strengthen Israel’s healthcare system. Every milestone can become a moment of giving and healing.
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Amplify your impact by forming a giving syndicate with your loved ones. Together, you can sponsor scholarships that transform lives and empower Israel’s Ethiopian Jewish community. Pool your generosity and support the future nurses and occupational therapists Israel urgently needs.
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