Birthright Program

Date Shared:

Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 16:30

Countries and areas:

Israel

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries

Contributors:

Civil Society

Member States

Chairmanship:

Philippines 2008

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement

Summary:

The Taglit-Birthright Israel program aims to strengthening Jewish identity, Jewish communities, and solidarity with Israel via an educational trip to Israel for Jewish young adults around the world.

Link:

For more information:

http://www.birthrightisrael.com

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2010 - Roundtable 1.1 "Partnerships for more regular and protected migration"

GFMD 2009 - Roundtable 1.2 "Engaging diasporas and migrants in development policies and programs—Their role? Their constraints?"

GFMD 2008 - Report of Proceedings / Roundtable 3.2 "Assessing the Relevance and Impact of Climate Change on Migration and Development"