Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel
Ella Betzer has a background in informal education and history, with experience in leadership roles at various organizations in Israel. Currently serving as the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Hebrew Scouts Movement, Ella previously held positions such as Director at the Mandel Leadership Institute and Project Manager at Moadon Kol Chadash. With a focus on community service and youth development, Ella has demonstrated strong leadership and management skills throughout their career. Ella is also pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Tel Aviv University.
Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel
Founded in 1919, the Tzofim was the first Zionist youth movement in Israel. Today, the Tzofim is the only official "National Youth Movement" in the country. It was the first egalitarian Scouting movement in the world, where boys and girls participate together on an equal basis. More than 20 Kibbutzim have been established over the years by Nahal Garinim of the Tzofim. In Israel today, there are over 300,000 Tzofim graduates. Currently, there are over 60,000 Jewish Tzofim and over 25,000 Arab Tzofim. The number of active Tzofim has grown by over 55% in the last 10 years alone, while almost all other youth movement in the country have greatly decreased in membership. There are over 160 tribes (troops) in almost 100 cities, towns, moshavim and kibbutzim. Over 1/3 of the Tzofim tribes are located in development towns and challenged neighborhoods.