Azrieli Foundation gives NIS 180 million to expand network of schools in periphery towns

The Azrieli Foundation announces a NIS 180 million donation to Darca, a network of high schools in towns in the north and south of the country.

The group says the donation will be spread out over five years and go toward expanding the current number of schools that Darca operates from 47 to 60.

“Along with our partners at Darca, we are building a respectful community that encourages creative thinking, leadership, dialogue, and acceptance of others, in order to strengthen communities in the periphery, empower the future of our students and create an enriched and innovative education system for all students,” the foundation’s chairwoman Danna Azrieli says in a statement.

Darca chairman Jimmy Pinto adds: “The support and faith in the work of the Darca network will make it possible for us to move forward significantly in promoting equal and sustainable opportunity for every child.”