Embracing diversity, fostering respect, 
creating acceptance.

NEAR’s educational method is the first Israeli program developed for multicultural cooperative learning among the different sectors of Israeli society. 

Using advanced technologies, NEAR seeks to overcome language barriers and physical distances and to generate long-lasting human connections.

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BRIDGING CULTURES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

A Groundbreaking Pioneering Educational Approach

THE PLATFORM

Three Different Cultures in Four Progressive Stages

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

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MULTICULTURAL COOPERATIVE LEARNING

Overcoming Language Barriers and Physical Distances

ESTABLISHING TRUST AND MUTUAL RESPECT  

A Shared Journey of Cross-Cultural Familiarity

SUPPORT OUR VISION

Expanding the program, providing more opportunities 

The program’s online learning method, facilitated by specially-trained teachers,

becomes a shared journey of personal and cross-cultural awareness and familiarity.

Therein lie the pioneering spirit and innovative approach of our project.

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L E A R N  M O R E  >

     An innovative model for forming relationships between different sectors and creating constructive dialogue among thousands of participants. Nearly 3,000 students, 13,000 children and 400 teachers have participated in the program to this day. Studies held, indicate that participants’ experiences on the program have led to significant decline in negative opinions towards other cultures and to an increase in tolerance toward the other. Similarly, the program generated meaningful collaboration between educational teams from different sectors, who serve as agents of change in their home communities.

The Jerusalem Unity Prize Committee

The Jerusalem Unity Prize

2018