GREEN HORIZONS
Fostering Youth Leadership Skills
Green Horizons Stands with Israel: Israel Resilience Campaign Activity
· Holding daily activities and hikes for 10,000 displaced children and their families across Israel from north to south
· Deploying trained counselors to evacuated communities to provide respite and activities for children, especially outdoors when possible and safe
· Assisting other affiliates as needed due to the large amount of staff and volunteers who have been called up for service
Green Horizons: Everyday Work
Jewish National Fund-USA affiliate Green Horizons offers educational outdoor hiking and camping trips for youth in Israel that foster the development of interpersonal and leadership skills and social responsibility, while promoting Zionist values and connection to the Land of Israel. Many go on to play significant roles in Israeli industry, government, and IDF command positions.
Funding Opportunities
SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE STUDENT, FOR ONE YEAR: $1,800
Includes the cost of hiking and camping trips throughout the Negev and Galilee that promote self-confidence, independence, social responsibility, and an appreciation for Israel’s history and natural beauty.
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: $2,500
Funds outdoor equipment and supplies for up to five students per year.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR COUNSELORS: $3,600
One-year scholarship per counselor to attend college in Israel’s North or South while they lead Green Horizons groups, encouraging them to move to those regions and fulfill Jewish National Fund-USA’s vision.
SUMMER COUNSELOR COURSE: $5,000
Sponsor this 4–8 week course for a counselor and develop a future leader.
For other giving levels and donation opportunities for Green Horizons, please contact Sharon Joy at [email protected] or Chayla Furlong at [email protected]