1. building community developing responsibility empowering citizens taking action

2. our mission Friends by Nature works toward the successful integration of Ethiopian Israeli immigrants into Israeli society by creating sustainable community networks, implementing educational programs, strengthening the family unit, renewing neighborhoods and creating social change through community empowerment .

3. from Ethiopia to Israel The Ethiopian-Jewish community’s connection with Israel dates back to the time of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

6. from Ethiopia to Israel Friends by Nature’s perception of the Ethiopian Jewish community is based on the community’s strengths. Rural Ethiopian village Shapira neighborhood, Gedera

7. Community Garin: A group of young families and singles who move to at-risk neighborhoods to initiate innovative community programming that develops social and educational responsibility. the connecting link

12. overseas relationships

13. how you can be involved After initial funding for many of Friends by Nature’s programs, FBN is looking for continued monetary support for their most successful projects. www.friendsbynature.org www.friendsofethiopianjews.org [email_address]