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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) sponsored a two-day seminar near Jerusalem earlier this week to support Ethiopian Israeli women who lost family members in the October 7th attack and its aftermath.
The event, held at the Yearim Hotel in Ma’ale HaHamisha, was organized by the female-led volunteer organization Ethiopian Women Empowerment, which is backed by CAM’s philanthropic arm.
The seminar included therapy workshops, consultations with professionals, and other programing to provide the participants with the tools and support needed to cope with their bereavement and continue on with their lives.
A total of 40 women attended, from the families of 22 fallen IDF soldiers of Ethiopian background.
Even though the Ethiopian community makes up just 2% of the Israeli population, 4% of all fallen soldiers are of Ethiopian descent.
Yesterday CAM joined Ethiopian Women Empowerment for a seminar to provide support for 40 women, families of 22 soldiers who were killed in the war. pic.twitter.com/2g6f4SLgzC
— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) August 6, 2024
“We are proud to support this amazing organization, Ethiopian Women Empowerment, and the important work it does in helping the Ethiopian community and boosting its resilience in these hard times,” CAM Director of Strategic Planning and Project Management Hadas Bar-Erez said in remarks at the seminar. Our goal is to fight hatred in all its forms and build a better world, and we hope no woman will ever join this group of mourners again.”
CAM funding has also been used by Ethiopian Women Empowerment to offer food vouchers to women in need, as well as English classes.
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 were recognized by Israeli President Isaac Herzog for their efforts helping people and communities impacted by the attack.
