Professional Support
Ethiopian-Israelis live in a harsh socio-economic reality, with nearly half of the community living below the poverty line.
These innovative groups are working to enhance economic opportunities.
Beta Israel Business Community (BIBC)
BIBC is a business community comprised of 300 Ethiopian Israeli entrepreneurs who collaborate to promote and strengthen the businesses of its members.
BIBC is dedicated to advancing a prosperous Ethiopian Israeli community through mutual support and mentorship.
Founded in 2018, BIBC is an initiative of well-known award-winning Ethiopian-Israeli tech educator, Asher Elias. Elias also founded Tech-Career, a professional technology training nonprofit and FEJ partner, in 2002.
BIBC provides its' members with a number of services, including:
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Formal training and guidance to nurture e-commerce ventures.
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A sustainable business community for program graduate entrepreneurs to share knowledge and business development skills, utilizing platforms such as webinars, workshops, and lectures to support entrepreneurial ventures in the community.
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Engagement with other Ethiopian-Israeli business-owners from different fields, who hold the shared vision of advancing the Ethiopian-Israeli community.
To learn more about BIBC and Ethiopian-Israeli businesses within the community, visit BIBC's Facebook page.
Olim Beyahad
(Rising Together)
Olim Beyahad assists Ethiopian-Israelis in finding employment in compatible jobs at the forefront of Israel’s workforce, across professional areas.
Aiming to integrate members of the Ethiopian-Israeli community in the areas of employment, residence, education, and social life, Olim Beyahad has supported over 1,200 Ethiopian-Israelis.
Olim Beyahad's flagship program identifies excelling Ethiopian-Israeli university students and graduates with leadership potential, supports them as they integrate into the Israeli workforce, and provides them with a professional toolkit to advance in their chosen career. Crucially, the program pairs each participant with a mentor in their field, who holds a senior position within the industry and can support the participant as they navigate the challenges of the workplace.
Through creating a community of partnerships and connections amongst volunteers, corporations, and social organizations, Olim Beyahad aims to convene a network of Ethiopian-Israelis and non-Ethiopian-Israelis united in a social movement with a single purpose: to build an Israel that incorporates Ethiopian-Israelis into its economic and social leadership.
To learn more about Olim Beyahad, visit their website.