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At Mar Elias Educational Institutions (MEEI), students like Bader Abu Hagool and his twin sister, Rana, come from diverse backgrounds in a society that is deeply segregated, where biases against Palestinian communities are pervasive and systemic. Palestinian citizens of Israel face discrimination in housing, employment, education, and accessing basic services. Jewish and Palestinian communities often live in separate areas, with limited interaction. MEEI’s core values of coexistence stand in stark contrast to the divisive reality of the broader Israeli society. MEEI provides a crucial learning environment where students are given the tools to become leaders who will build bridges of peace towards a more inclusive future. MEEI stands as a beacon of hope, offering a solution to a fractured society by nurturing empathy, mutual respect, and reconciliation. Your support will help provide opportunities for more students like Bader. By donating, you are investing in a generation of leaders who will address inequities and foster peaceful communities. Photo credit POI