Ajeec Nisped

Name

Ajeec Nisped

Legal name

Ajeec Nisped (אג'יק – מכון הנגב)

Website

https://ajeec-nisped.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Be'er Sheva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Ministry Partnerships: Funding from Israeli government ministries including Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, and other government bodies for specific programs such as gap year recognition, youth organization support, and health initiatives.
2. Philanthropy and Donor Funding: Support from philanthropy organizations and individual donors. The organization operates donation pages and fundraising campaigns, including emergency response fundraising.
3. National Insurance Institute Stipends: Gap year participants receive monthly stipends from Israel's National Insurance Institute as part of volunteer program funding.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ajeec Nisped (AJEEC-NISPED) is a 200-employee Arab-Jewish civil society organization that delivers a portfolio of youth leadership, gap year, employment integration, child health, community resilience, and shared-society programs to Arab youth, Bedouin communities, and Jewish-Arab participants across Israel, alongside international training through its NISPED subsidiary. Programs are funded by Israeli government ministries, philanthropy, and individual donations, with no fees charged to participants.

Product overview

Ajeec Nisped operates as a comprehensive social change organization with a multi-product portfolio centered on four core areas: youth and leadership development, Arab-Jewish partnership, community development, and child health and wellbeing. The flagship product is Shabibat AJEEC, a youth organization with 10,000 members providing informal education across Israel. This is supported by multiple specialized gap year programs (Taliya, Sabeel Leadership Institute, BridgeTech, Kimam, Al-Razi, Athar, and Arab-Jewish Gap Year) serving over 1,500 participants annually as bridges between high school and higher education/employment. Employment integration is addressed through Matzpen-Tech and the AJEEC Scholarship Program. Shared society initiatives include Living Together Programs, Talking the Change, Partnership in Movement, and Neighboring Authorities. Community development encompasses emergency resilience operations, health and wellbeing programs, and international training through NISPED. The organization employs 200 staff with 1,000 volunteers coordinating through an Organizational Knowledge Center for research and institutional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shabibat AJEEC (AJEEC Youth): Youth organization operating throughout Israel, one of the first youth organizations from Arab society in Israel, recognized by Ministry of Education with approximately 10,000 members.
• Taliya AJEEC
• Sabil Leadership Institute
• Arab-Jewish Gap Year
• BridgeTech AJEEC
• Kimam
• Al-Razi AJEEC
• Athar Program
• Matzpen-Tech
• Living Together Programs
• Talking the Change
• Partnership in Movement
• Neighboring Authorities
• Emergency and Community Resilience Center

Products and services

• Shabibat AJEEC (AJEEC Youth Organization) One of the first youth organizations from Arab society in Israel, recognized by the Ministry of Education, with approximately 10,000 active members across north, center, and south Israel. Operates through age-specific groups with educational programs focusing on leadership, social involvement, active citizenship, tolerance, and volunteering.
• Negev Institute (NISPED) International Programs International training programs conducting courses for community leaders from developing countries in cooperative development, informal education, maternal and child health, women's empowerment, community resilience, and agricultural development. Recognized as a cooperative training center by ICA, COPAC, and MASHAV.
• Taliya AJEEC A pioneering gap year program for high school graduates from Arab society combining community volunteering with preparation for academic studies and employment. Currently operates in 10 localities with over 300 participants annually, including Hebrew studies, matriculation improvement, university entrance exam prep, and empowerment training.
• Sabeel Leadership Institute AJEEC A ten-month leadership training program for high school graduates from Arab society at Beer Sheva and Nazareth locations, combining personal development, academic preparation, and social entrepreneurship training. Supported by the Ministry of Education as a preparatory course for social-community leadership.
• BridgeTech AJEEC A STEM-focused gap year program serving as a bridge from high school to academic studies and employment in engineering, science, and hi-tech fields. Operating since 2016 in the Negev with nearly 80 graduates accepted into engineering and science studies at leading institutions.
• Kimam A multi-year gap year program run in partnership with Tel Aviv University offering holistic preparation for higher education and employment. Provides empowerment, leadership, social involvement, and academic guidance for Arab young adults.
• Al-Razi AJEEC A health professions gap year program addressing barriers preventing young Bedouin men and women from studying healthcare fields. Partners with Ministry of Health to prepare students for admission and success in speech therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, physiotherapy, and related fields.
• Athar Program A gap year program run in partnership with Beit Berl College for Arab young adults ages 18-20 from the Triangle region interested in pursuing studies and careers in informal education. Combines personal identity development, career planning, academic courses, and hands-on experience in educational settings.
• Arab-Jewish Gap Year A joint Arab-Jewish volunteering program implemented in partnership with the Israeli Scouts movement, building true partnership between Jewish and Arab high school graduates. Combines community service in mixed teams with dialogue sessions, identity workshops, and shared vision building for a common society.
• Matzpen-Tech An employment integration program for young Arab adults ages 18-24 providing tools, soft skills, professional training, and emotional support for stable quality employment. Operating in multiple localities with planned nationwide expansion.
• AJEEC Scholarship Program An academic and social support program partnering with Mifal HaPais distributing 10,000 shekel scholarships to Arab students pursuing bachelor's degrees. Requires 140-160 volunteer hours annually through AJEEC programs including Shabibat AJEEC, campus programs at Sapir College and University of Haifa.
• Midad A national initiative promoting social engagement and participation among young adults in Arab society. Operated in Kuseife and Segev Shalom, focusing on long-term engagement, local infrastructure building, and empowerment through identity exploration, mentoring, seminars, and social projects.
• Living Together Programs Education programs for shared society for students, teachers, and gap year participants operating in dozens of schools in the Negev and central Israel, affecting thousands of students and volunteers. Develops action spectrums among children and teenagers to instill values of common society.
• Talking the Change A program for Arab and Jewish high school graduates exploring identity, narratives, and inequality while encouraging action for shared society development. Combines identity work with dialogue on belonging, Israeli society issues, and joint activism.
• Partnership in Movement A two-decade partnership program between AJEEC and the Israeli Scouts movement cultivating courageous leadership for shared society through knowledge, tools, and mutual familiarity. Develops connections between movements as a space for common purpose and joint action.
• Neighboring Authorities Jewish-Arab task groups promoting safe and welcoming public spaces through mutual acquaintance, learning, and respect for diverse identities. Focuses on cooperation between neighboring authorities, universities, colleges, and commercial centers to address common needs and challenges.
• Child Health and Wellbeing Programs Comprehensive health promotion initiatives including the Al-Razi health professions program, child safety and injury prevention with Ministry of Health, quality early childhood care improvement, healthy lifestyle promotion, and the Imams Forum with Soroka Medical Center.
• Community Development Programs Comprehensive community resilience strategy including community resilience teams, infrastructure development in unrecognized villages, and social-economic development. Works with 6 unrecognized villages currently and aims to expand.
• Emergency and Community Resilience Center A permanent center strengthening emergency preparedness, coordination, and community resilience among Arab and Bedouin communities in the Negev. Connects local municipalities, civil society organizations, youth leadership programs, and national emergency systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85% of AJEEC gap year alumni integrated into the labor market
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Israeli Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry that formally recognizes AJEEC programs including Shabibat AJEEC as an official youth organization (since 2015), gap year programs as leadership programs (since 2017), and supports through ministry partnerships for educational initiatives, emergency coordination, and youth development frameworks.
• Ministry of Health (Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Al-Razi health professions training program and Child Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Initiative. Ministry of Health collaborates on reducing child injuries from domestic accidents and training for health professions.
• Israeli Scouts Movement (Hatza'air)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner20-year successful partnership for Arab-Jewish gap year program, joint volunteer activities, shared society dialogue, and collaborative initiatives between Jewish (Scouts) and Arab (AJEEC) youth. Joint 'Partnership in Movement' program nurtures connections between movements as a space for shared purpose.
• Mifal HaPais (National Library/State Education Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the AJEEC Scholarship Program disbursing 10,000 shekel grants per student per academic year to Arab university students. Combined with institutional partners and local authorities for scholarship distribution.
• Soroka Medical CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with AJEEC on the Imams Forum — a joint initiative that disseminates medical knowledge through Friday sermons and mosque-based workshops, bringing health education to Bedouin communities.
• Ben-Gurion University of the NegevmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJEEC House is located in BGU's science park (10-minute walk from campus). Academic partnership for STEM gap year programs and proximity enables student involvement. University collaboration on shared society research.
• Tel Aviv UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tel Aviv University for the Kimam gap year program, a multi-year program combining university campus visits with community-based leadership development for Arab young adults.
• Beit Berl CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for the Athar gap year program — a program for Arab young adults (ages 18-20) from the Triangle region interested in pursuing studies and careers in informal education. Participants take accredited academic courses.
• Dr. Nancy Albasal (Clinical Psychologist)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Nancy Albasal, a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma within Arab society, to develop and deliver the Mental Health and Organizational Resilience Initiative including trauma processing, staff support, and resilience workshops.
• Yalduta AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to train pedagogical mentors (counselors) to work in informal childcare settings in towns such as Rahat and Hura, through both group and individual mentoring approaches.
• Arab Emergency Committee (اللجنة العربية للطوارئ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJEEC led the establishment of the Shared Emergency Operations Center together with the Arab Emergency Committee, approximately 16 civil society organizations, local authorities, and government ministries following the October 7, 2023 attack.
• Council for Higher Education (Israel)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJEEC Scholarship is intended for students pursuing a bachelor's degree at a university or college recognized by the Council for Higher Education, operating nationwide through institutional partnerships.
• International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNISPED cooperates with ICA, CEDP (Cooperative Europe Development Project), CIDP (Cooperative International Development Project), and the cooperative branch of the ILO. Recognized as a cooperative training center by the Global HRD Committee of ICA and by COPAC.
• MASHAV (Israel's Center for International Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNISPED recognized by MASHAV for international cooperative development training programs, supporting training of community leaders from developing countries in Africa, Asia, and South America.
• IsraAIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian aid organization collaborating with NISPED on international development training programs and community development initiatives.
• PLEDJ (Promoting Local Equity Development and Justice)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Amal Elsana-Alh'jooj, co-founder of AJEEC, currently serves as CEO of PLEDJ. PLEDJ operates internationally believing reduction of inequality and advancement of civil society are inseparable from community development and peace processes.
• Yanabia AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial project/NGO improving Bedouin lives in Israel. AJEEC staff member David Shavlev also manages health initiatives at Yanabia Association, demonstrating cross-organizational collaboration.
• Project Wadi AttirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBedouin social enterprise and environmental project. Dr. Yasmeen Abu Freiha, board member of AJEEC-NISPED, also serves on the board of Project Wadi Attir.
• Tamar CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter working for the advancement of education in Bedouin society. Ibrahim Nassasra, AJEEC board member, advanced projects through the Tamar Center during his tenure in Laqiya municipality's education portfolio.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Abraham Fund Initiatives: Abraham Fund Initiatives is an Israeli civil society organization promoting coexistence, equality, and shared society between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel. It runs coexistence programming, policy advocacy, and municipal partnership initiatives — directly comparable to AJEEC's Arab-Jewish partnership, shared society, and community development work.
• Givat Haviva: Givat Haviva is a leading Israeli nonprofit running Jewish-Arab shared society programs, including gap year tracks, youth leadership, and educational encounters. Operates a similar model of Jewish-Arab youth encounters, leadership training, and shared-society capacity building in northern Israel.
• Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel: Hand in Hand operates a network of bilingual Jewish-Arab schools and community programs across Israel, serving thousands of students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Directly comparable to AJEEC's mission of Arab-Jewish shared society and integrated youth education.
• Sikkuy - The Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality: Sikkuy is an Israeli NGO jointly run by Jewish and Arab activists advancing equality between Arab and Jewish citizens through policy advocacy, government monitoring, and civic programming. Comparable to AJEEC's civic equality, policy papers, and joint Arab-Jewish organizational structure.

Others

• New Israel Fund: The New Israel Fund is a leading philanthropic organization funding Israeli civil society NGOs working on democratic values, human rights, and shared society — including AJEEC itself. Listed as a peer because it is a key funder in the same ecosystem and shares organizational values; not a direct service competitor.
• B'Tselem — The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories: B'Tselem is a leading Israeli human rights organization whose co-founder Vivian Silver also led before co-founding AJEEC. Listed as a peer because of shared leadership lineage and overlapping ecosystem, though it focuses on human rights documentation rather than direct community service.
• MASHAV — Israel's Center for International Cooperation: MASHAV is Israel's official international development cooperation agency, training community leaders from developing countries — an existing partner of NISPED. Listed as a peer because of its role in the international development training ecosystem where NISPED competes and collaborates.
• PLEDJ (Promoting Local Equity Development and Justice): PLEDJ is an Israeli/international NGO led by AJEEC co-founder Dr. Amal Elsana-Alh'jooj, focused on reducing inequality and advancing civil society globally. Listed as a peer because of direct leadership overlap and overlapping mission, but operates internationally rather than as a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Van Leer Jerusalem Institute: The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute is a leading Israeli think tank conducting research and convening on Israeli society, shared society, and Jewish-Arab relations. Comparable to AJEEC's Organizational Knowledge Center and shared-society thought leadership, but operating as a broader research institution rather than direct service provider.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI): The Jewish Agency is a large, established Israeli institution running global Jewish education, youth (e.g., Israel Experience/Masa), and community programs. While broader in scope than AJEEC, it is comparable as a major operator of Jewish/Israeli youth, education, and community development programming internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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