The Leadership Program for the North and South.
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The Wexner Foundation is joining the national effort to rehabilitate communities in the Western Negev and along the northern conflict zone.
The goal of the program is to form a network of leaders from local government, civil society, and the central government, who will take part in the reconstruction and rebuilding efforts and promote regional cooperation.
The program will equip participants with tools for management and leadership, for leading long-term change aimed at recovery and growth, for building resilience, and for trauma-informed leadership.
Program Overview
Program Phases:
- Creating a Learning Community (held in Israel, September 7-11, 2025)
- Acquiring Essential Skills and Tools (in Washington D.C. and Chicago, November 2-23, 2025)
- Leading Change (in Israel, January – June 2026)
Upon completing the program, graduates will join the Wexner Foundation Alumni Network, which is also committed to supporting the North and South.
The Foundation will cover all expenses related to tuition, flights, accommodations, and additional complementary activities.
Staff
Sivan Shani, Wexner Resilient Leaders Program – North, Program Manager
Keren Zefania, Wexner Resilient Leaders Program– South, Program Manager
Eligibility
The program is intended for senior managers working in the rehabilitation areas in the North and South, who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to recovery and growth efforts in these regions.
- Age 30 and above
- A commitment to continue in the public service for at least three years following the program
- Bachelor's degree and good command of English
- Senior managers in local authorities (not in political appointments)
- NGO directors with significant activity in the program areas
- Senior managers in the civil service, with preference for senior leadership and residents of the region
Application period: May 4 – June 3, 2025
There is an opportunity, not just to return the situation to its previous state, but to mobilize resources and create plans to take these areas forward, to create something significant (employment centres, healthcare, education). Build back better.
