Be-Atzmi בעצמי
Avnet Kleiner currently serves as Vice President of Business Development at Be-Atzmi since September 2023, and has been the Director of Business Development for North America at CauseMatch since June 2022, focusing on partnership strategies and growth within the SaaS sector, particularly for nonprofits. Previously, Avnet was the Director of Marketing & Development at ADI Negev - Nahalat Eran from October 2013 to July 2022, and a Research Associate at The Brookings Institution from November 2012 to August 2013, working on Middle East policy. As the CEO & Founder of What Israel from January 2011 to July 2013, Avnet promoted dialogue and understanding regarding Israel on foreign campuses. Avnet also held a research associate position at the Institute for National Security Studies from September 2009 to July 2011, specializing in Al-Qaeda and COIN strategy. Avnet holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy Studies from Tel Aviv University and a BA in Politics and Government, as well as Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic from Ben-Gurion University.
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Be-Atzmi בעצמי
Established in 1995, Be-Atzmi is an Israeli NGO that assists thousands of unemployed and underprivileged men and women every year to integrate, into stable and appropriate workforce opportunities. The organization implements 8 different employment assistance programs in over 90 locations throughout Israel, with a focus on social and geographic peripheries. Be-Atzmi's target audiences include single-mothers, young adults, 45+, ultra-orthodox Jews, Arabs, new immigrants, ex-convicts and others. With the help of our programs, thousands of men and women are able to initiate change in their lives, improve the welfare of their families and earn a livelihood that enables them to break free from the cycle of poverty and dependence. We are proud to have a success rate in which two of every three program graduates integrates into the workforce and/or professional training courses. Having recognized the importance and proven success of Be-Atzmi’s activities, relevant government ministries such as the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services and the Ministry of Economics work in full partnership with Be-Atzmi to promote employment among underprivileged populations. Likewise, Be-Atzmi operates collaboratively with each of the local municipalities where our programs are being implemented. To complement and leverage the support of the public sector, Be-Atzmi has developed partnerships with both Israeli business, such as Bezeq, Bank Hapoalim, Strauss Group, Accenture Israel, Orex, as well as the philanthropic sector in Israel and abroad. Be-Atzmi's Board of Directors includes leading figures from Israel’s business, academic and social sectors, and is led by Chairman of the Board, Giora Ofer, former CEO of Discount Bank. Be-Atzmi is the official recipient of the Midot Seal of Effectiveness for 2017.