
Ultra-Orthodox girls in grades 9-12, who are studying in haredi schools and are at risk of dropping out.
Merchavim seeks to empower high school girls who are at risk of dropping out of school; take actions to ensure support from the family, school and community; and enable the teens to successfully complete their studies and integrate into the community in normative ways.
So far, around 500 girls, from 5 high schools, have participated. 86% stayed in school and took the bagrut matriculation exams or the Bais Yaakov system’s chutz exams (which are recognized by the Ministry of Education). Dropout from Merchavim stands at less than 1%, and there has been a significant increase in the students’ academic successes.
In light of the program’s success, the Ministry of Education and the Haredi school system have agreed to operate Merchavim in 15 high schools this coming year, with the possibility of expanding to 20 schools in the future.
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