Sapir is the only Israeli academic institution located in Hevel Tkuma (Gaza Envelope), located in the Shaar Hanegev local authority, on the outskirts of Sderot, less than 2 miles from the border. Sapir has grown to one of the largest public colleges in Israel with 8,000 students in academic and vocational programs.

On October 7th, The Sapir community suffered unbearable horror in Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack. Students, alumni and staff, as well as a member of the board of trustees, along with dozens of their family members were murdered, injured, and kidnapped.

Students and staff living in Hevel Tkuma (Gaza Envelope) were forced to evacuate their homes. Dispersed throughout the country, many have started to return to the region. However, some remain in temporary accommodation as their communities must be rebuilt.

Sapir College is partnering with Minhelet Tekuma/Revival Authority to spearhead the rejuvenation of Sderot and neighboring communities in Hevel Tkuma and the Western Negev. Our strategy focuses on attracting young people to the region and collaborating with government, local authorities, businesses, agriculture, media, and tech partners to stimulate regional growth.

We are seeking philanthropic partnerships for the following projects:

• Tekuma Student Stipends: Providing stipends for students who relocate to Sderot and nearby communities to live, study, and volunteer with local residents.
• Campus Upgrades: Enhancing classrooms and facilities with state-of-the-art technology to improve both online and in-person learning experiences.
• Poalim L'Atid: In collaboration with Bank Hapoalim, as part of their BA studies, students will join teams and develop projects that contribute to regional rehabilitation and growth.
• New Degree Programs:  The College is developing new undergraduate programs to meet the pressing needs of the region, these include: agritech, data science, engineering; and in collaboration with the Hebrew University's School of Medicine, pre-med and para-medical degree programs.
• Expanded Campus: Plans to expand the campus with five new buildings on a 50,000 sqm plot across the highway, doubling our physical capacity to support these new programs, in cooperation with the Sderot and Shaar Hanegev authorities.

We invite you to partner with Sapir College to offer a transformative educational experience that will create a brighter future for our students, their families, and their communities.

For more information, please contact: fr@sapir.ac.il