Hometown:

Philadelphia, PA

Education:

University of Pittsburgh

Year:

2016

Why did you choose to volunteer with ENP?

I am really interested in how the Ethiopian community is situated within Israel society especially within the health care and education systems. Additionally I hope to get to know and understand the community!

What do you do for ENP?

I work in the field at youth centers in the Tel Aviv area and once a week in the Jerusalem office.

What is your favorite part of volunteering with ENP?

Getting to know and understand a Jewish community I have never before experienced.

What do you hope to achieve while working at ENP?

I hope to help empower Ethiopian youth through enhancing their understanding of important educational fields such as English or Math as well as learn about life in Israel from the kids I work with.

What are your goals and aspirations for the future?

In the ~future~ I hope to help eliminate inequities regarding access to health care and coverage.