NEAR is a non-profit organization established in memory of Nir Diskin, who passed away in 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Nir deeply believed in social justice and was passionate about promoting ideals of tolerance and acceptance of others.
The NEAR Association strives to fulfill its vision through education that fosters a world in which people communicate with one another and live with dignity, regardless of their differences.
FOUNDERS
The NEAR Association was founded by members of the Diskin family together with the three co-founders and directors of the TEC Center (Technology, Education and Cultural Diversity Center) at the MOFET Institute: Prof. Miri Shonfeld of the Kibbutzim College of Education, Dr. Elaine Hotter of Talpiot College, and Dr. Asmaa N. Ganaim of Al-Qasemi College.
