Tag Archive: Ofakim

Volunteers at a resource fair in Ofakim
06 November 2025

Helping Israelis from the Periphery Access Vital Resources

NIF grantee Tzedek Centers for Social Justice held a citizens’ rights fair in the southern Israeli town of Ofakim.

Destruction in the Israeli border town of Ofakim after October 7
24 April 2025

Advocating for Fair Rehabilitation of Gaza Border Communities

Shatil is advocating to ensure that development towns like Ofakim be included in the government’s plan to rebuild Israel’s Gaza envelope.

Einav Zangauker at a protest
06 June 2024

Awarding “Truth To Power” Prize to Hostage Mother, Einav Zangauker

“Einav demands that we continue fighting for the hostages. Her truth forces us to remain faithful to the values of a nation that sanctifies life.” – Rachel Liel, NIF President

03 March 2016

Hagit Sigawi, Underdog and Public Housing Hero

Raised in and out of public housing, Hagit Sigawi works with Shatil in the struggle for social and economic justice.

30 October 2013

Ofakim Celebrates New Overnight Medical Center

Thanks to the efforts of NIF grantee Ahuzat Negev, supported by flagship NIF grantee the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel, the residents of Ofakim are celebrating the announcement that a urgent care center will be opened in their town. This follows a two year campaign, in which Ahuzat Negev convened two conferences advocating for the opening of the medical center, as well as collaborating with Sapir College to produce a position paper to the Health Ministry on the issue.

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