named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Programs
After-school tutoring in math, English, and Hebrew with small group instruction, 48 hours per month, and coordination between school and after-school teachers.
Computer-Learning Centers
Computer education with up-to-date technology and instruction to bridge the digital divide and support academic advancement.
Enrichment Activities
Weekly activities in music, drama, sports, and martial arts to support holistic development and close the opportunity gap.
Run4Afikim
Annual 370 km relay run from Jerusalem to Eilat that raises funds and awareness for Afikim’s programs.
Vocational Training
Training in high-demand fields such as electrician, dental technician, and electronics, including job placement support and soft skills development.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Educational and family support programs for at-risk children in IsraelOperates 16 family enrichment centers across Israel, including locations in Jerusalem, Lod, Kiryat Malachi, Kiryat Shmona, Netanya, and other communities, providing educational support, academic tutoring, enrichment activities, parenting workshops, and family engagement to hundreds of at-risk children and families. Centers have been operating for up to 11 years in some locations.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Emotional and social support programmingProvides emotional therapy workshops, volunteer-led social interaction, recreational activities, creative arts, storytelling, and celebratory events for children at Afikim centers in locations including Lod and Kiryat Malachi, fostering emotional well-being and social development.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Financial assistance for familiesProvides financial support to families of children in the program through gift vouchers for grocery purchases, supplementing nutritional and family stability efforts.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- International youth engagement and fundraisingEngages children abroad in fundraising and clothing collection efforts to support disadvantaged Israeli children, expanding the organization’s support network beyond Israel.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Nutritional and daily care support for childrenProvides warm meals daily to children at Afikim centers as part of a supportive environment that includes academic help, emotional support, and recreational activities. The program has delivered nourishing meals to thousands of at-risk children over 13 years.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Vocational and job readiness trainingOffers vocational training programs in fields such as electrician work, dental technology, and caretaking, including job readiness, computer literacy, and personalized job placement assistance through professional counselors to support youth integration into the workforce.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Annual charity relay race fundraising eventCo-founded and organizes "Run4Afikim," an annual 370 km relay race from Jerusalem to Eilat now in its eighth year, which has raised over $1,000,000 to support Afikim centers for at-risk youth in Israel through participation by dozens of athletes and individual fundraisers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$4001%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$65K99%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$61K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.06M
Cash$123K
Investments$942K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves153.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -39.7%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Afikim Network — Organization operates multiple branches providing academic and enrichment programs.
- Amit Junior High and High School Partner — Afikim center in Kiryat Malachi is located at Amit Junior High and High School, where Ohad Asraf serves as deputy principal.
- Hanel Foundation Funder — Provided generous assistance for the establishment of Afikim.
- Municipality of Lod Partner — Partnership with the municipality of Lod through the Lod branch of Afikim.
- Orayta Yeshiva Partner — Students volunteer weekly as big brothers and English tutors for Afikim children.
- Tamar Ariel School Partner — Hosts Afikim centers in Netanya’s Shapira neighborhood.
- Yeshiva Erez Hatzvi Partner — Yeshiva students volunteer weekly as big brothers and tutors for Afikim children.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Collaborates with Afikim through student service missions and educational engagement.
- corporations Partner — Partnership with corporations to support Afikim's operations.
- foundations Partner — Partnership with foundations to support Afikim's operations.
- government offices Partner — Partnership with government offices to support Afikim's operations.
- individuals Partner — Partnership with individuals to support Afikim's operations.
- local municipalities Partner — Partnership with local municipalities to support Afikim's operations.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education as Pathway to Independence 100 orgsmethodology: education-as-pathwayBy prioritizing education as the primary lever for change, we enable economic independence and social integration because academic achievement unlocks long-term opportunity for disadvantaged youth.shared approach: Education and Economic Empowerment →
- Two-Generation Approach 44 orgsmethodology: two-generationBy engaging both children and parents together over the long term, we break the cycle of poverty because sustainable change requires addressing family systems, not just individual needs.
- Capacity Building for Sustainable Change 37 orgsmethodology: capacity_building_for_sustainabilityBy focusing on skill-building and self-reliance rather than short-term aid, we enable lasting escape from poverty because empowerment fosters independence more effectively than dependency-inducing support.shared approach: Empowerment Through Self-Reliance →
- Holistic Family-Centered Supportmethodology: holistic_family_supportBy integrating educational, nutritional, recreational, and emotional support for both children and their families, we address root causes of poverty and instability because well-being is interconnected across generations and domains.
- Integrated Therapeutic and Academic Developmentmethodology: integrated_therapeutic_educationBy combining emotional therapy with academic programming, we build interpersonal and cognitive skills simultaneously because trauma and learning are deeply linked in at-risk youth.