Twenty-eight students graduated from the first cohort of the new Training Program for Food Security Coordinators, under the Unit of Continued Education and the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, is unique in its aim to train coordinators from across the country and diverse backgrounds that work for the national initiative for food security. The initiative operates under Eshel Chabad, together with the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, who grant services to thousands of families nationwide. 

The program is an effort of the National Food Security Initiative which aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle social welfare and practical challenges related to food security. The diverse group of graduates represents a microcosm of Israeli society, with participants hailing from the Jewish, Muslim, and Druze sectors, encompassing both secular and religious students.

Throughout the program, the participants delved into various subjects, including demographic and historic trends influencing poverty. They have also taken courses in nutrition and home economics, and have also insights into crucial elements of social work. These skills will be used by the graduates in their respective local communities to uplift those in need.

Read more :  Jerusalem Post, By Zachy Hennessey, July 24, 2023  

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