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The first session of the Ethiopian Women Empowerment project’s new public advocacy course was held on Sunday in Tel Aviv.
The purpose of the course is to equip Ethiopian Israeli women with the knowledge and tools to be ambassadors for themselves and their community in the public sphere, both online and off.
Ethiopian Women Empowerment is backed by the philanthropic arm of the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).
The curriculum of the eight-session course includes lessons on public speaking, the English language, social media, content creation, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, among other topics.
The participants will hear from a distinguished array of expert speakers, and the final session will be held together with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
CAM Chief Program Officer Hadas Bar-Erez stated, “We are witnessing a new type of antisemitic rhetoric that labels Jews as ‘white colonialists,’ a libelous claim that not only distorts the historical truth but also ignores more than half of the Jewish population worldwide, including Ethiopian Jews. We hope, through this initiative, to amplify the voices of these women and have them refute this false narrative by sharing their stories with the world and showcasing the beautiful diversity of the Jewish people, both in Israel and the Diaspora.”
Following October 7th, CAM established the Israeli Emergency Support Fund, which raised more than $1.7 million to directly assist response and recovery activities.
Earlier this year, four volunteer entities supported by CAM — including Ethiopian Women Empowerment — were recognized by Israeli President Isaac Herzog for their efforts helping people and communities impacted by the attack.
