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Kibbutz Galuyot - Ofakim

Neighborhood Residents?
Contact our community worker – Sapir Amsalem Guzi

Project Highlights

Project Location

Between Kibutz Galuyot Street and Ha’Nasi Street

134 Existing Units

Average apartment size is currently 57 m²

690 New Units

Planned, 556 new units

50,000 m²

80% consists of public spaces, including renewed residential areas, elementary school, and an innovation complex.

Pathway network

Planning a network of pathways and shaded spaces for the residents’ well-being.

Key Project Milestones

A Neighborhood Social Task Force, established in 2023
Residents' Representative body, appointed

Residents' representative law firm, Liben, Kobi & Co., appointed

Residents' supervisor, Afikim Engineering, appointed

Tenants' proprietary agreement, in progress

Pre-ruling by the local authority, completed

Detailed planning (TABA), in progress

The Social Task Force

The neighborhood social staff accompanies residents from the beginning of the planning process throughout occupancy.
The support focuses on increasing household income through rights realization, debts settlements and employment advancement. In addition, the team works to build community leadership and participation and strengthen the neighborhood’s resilience.

Social Impact in 2025

300,000 NIS Added Income

For 125 residents through rights access and debts reduction

194,000 NIS Added Income

For 11 participants in employment and unemployment prevention programs

121 participants

In community events

Social KPIs for Kibbutz Galuyot Neighborhood (2025-2027)

750,000 NIS Added Income

For 150 residents through rights access and debts reduction

910,000 NIS Added Income

To 70 participants in employment and unemployment prevention programs

1,200 participants

In 36 events

General Information About the Neighborhood Today

The neighborhood was established in the 1950s for new immigrants from the transit camps (Maabarot).
Since its establishment, it has served as the first home for immigrants from India, Iran, Ethiopia, the Soviet Union and more.
No new housing units have been built in the neighborhood since its establishment.
The neighborhood is ranked 3 out of 10 in the Central Bureau of Statistics’ socio-economic index. Home to about 600 families.
More than 50% of the residents live in public housing owned by the Amigur company.
80% of the residents earn below the average wage.
A high percentage of residents aged 65 and over, 57% of whom are in financial difficulties.

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