Partner with Us

Sapir is the only Israeli academic institution located in the Gaza Envelope, located in the Shaar Hanegev local authority, on the outskirts of Sderot, less than 2 miles from the border. Despite ongoing security risks, Sapir has grown to become one of the largest public colleges in Israel with 8,000 students in academic and vocational programs. The College is also the largest employer in the area, with a workforce of 1,300 people.

Sapir College’s Mission is to provide students with high-quality, accessible, college education that offers life-changing economic and social mobility. The College creates regional economic, technological, social and cultural development.

Sapir improves the quality of life in a region vital to Israel’s economy, security & society.

War: On October 7, the Sapir community suffered a severe blow in the brutal attack by Hamas. Since that terrible day and in the subsequent war, we have lost 30 students, alumni, staff and a board member, along dozens of their family members. Forty of our students lost close family. To date, 1,222 students and 270 staff who lived in the Gaza envelope — were evacuated. Close to 1,000 students were drafted to active miluim/reserve duty. Due to our border location, the College’s campus remains closed. Sapir opened the academic year, online, on December 24, 2023.

Sapir is now focusing on the following projects:
Tekuma Student Stipends: This program offers substantial stipends for students who move to  Sderot to live, study, and volunteer in the community.

Regional Revival: Sapir is an active partner of the Israeli government’s Minhelet Tekuma (Revival Authority) dedicated to the rejuvenation of the region.  The College is helping to design the strategy to attract young people to the region. Sapir is working  with government, local authorities, business, agriculture, media and tech partners to kickstart growth throughout  Sderot  and the Gaza Envelope.

Partner with us to provide a transformative educational experience that offers a brighter future for students, their families and their communities.

 

 

For Further Information & Partnership Opportunities - Please Contact:
Zohar Hochman, Director, Resource Development and Public Affairs
Email: zoharh@sapir.ac.il