Developing a Model for Public Libraries to Serve as Change A...
Developing a Model for Public Libraries to Serve as Change Agents in Their Communities
Brings together librarians from northern Jewish and Israeli Arab towns to explore ways of mutually addressing the needs of their communities and to develop a model of the library as a gateway to an improved quality of life. The project is being conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
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The Duroob Institute for Leadership Development and Social Growth
The Duroob Institute was formed in 2001, to develop leadership and improve the quality of life of the Arab sector in Israel through a commitment to democracy, equality, justice, a respect for human rights, and the right of minorities to a safe and enriched life. Duroob believes that improving the quality of life for Israel's Arab sector requires a commitment to all aspects of life in Israeli society: education, culture, welfare, health, local government, environmental issues, public policy, loca ...