Hadas Malada's Story

Youth in School

“But I know, and I know that you do to, that giving back is not just something for the
future—it is for today.”

Hadas Malada, one of 6 Yanoff Master Ethiopian-Israeli Healthcare Fellows receiving
a scholarship for medical school, received a standing ovation after her presentation at
the closing plenary of the Lions of Judah Conference. Hadas shared a speech full of
powerful words about ENP effect on the Ethiopian Community and how ENP mirrors
and inspires her own lifestyle.

“What I like about ENP is that it concentrates on empowering local communities and
supporting their independent advancement and self-leading. I believe that this way of
working is a central factor in the power of ENP to create a true change. I am very proud
to be part of this effort and I hope that maybe through my life I can pave a path towards
a better tomorrow.

But I know, and I know that you do to, that giving back is not just something for the
future—it is for today. So today, while I am studying, I make it a point to give back in
the best way I can, today. I volunteer for Magen David Adom, I teach sexual education
and awareness, I play with abandoned Bedouin children who are hospitalized at
Soroka hospital, and I even teach anatomy to visiting American students at Ben Gurion
University.

Giving back, and making a difference as much as one is able- that is something we
have in common. We share that. We are one and the same. Your unending support
of my peers, my community and me is helping us all make Israel the place my family
and so many others have dreamed of reaching. Thank you for all you have done and

continue to do every step of the way.”