Moona

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Moona creates an innovative space that brings together different sectors and ages and develops technological change leaders through action-based, innovative pedagogy. Moona promotes populations through the development of technological and social skills and abilities, as a way of creating a better reality, a sense of belonging and social resilience. It operates in a regional model that yields new ideas, local leadership and technological leadership in the periphery and an organic joint society between different cultures. Moona creates multi-sector activities integrating communities with the Israeli academia and industry while building partnerships with stakeholders such as local councils, schools, academies, NGOs, government institutions, funds, and private sector investors. Moona operates nationwide - from Kiryat Shmona in the north to Hura in the south.

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Sep 14, 2021 · www.jpost.com

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Moona: ‘Raising Arab engineers’ into Israeli tech sector

Moona, an Israel-based NGO, is working to integrate Arab-Israelis into the hi-tech industry. Founded by former IDF combat pilot Asaf Brimer, the organization aims to promote social mobility, prepare individuals for advanced employment, and encourage interaction between different societal groups. Moona offers activities for all ages, from school children to retirees, and emphasizes the importance of representation in the tech industry. While the organization currently works mainly with Arab-Israelis, Brimer has expressed ambitions to expand Moonas reach to Palestinians and to take the NGOs mission global.

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Jun 12, 2018 · www.i24news.tv

Israeli tech center bridges gaps between Arabs and Jews - I24NEWS

Feb 11, 2018 · www.calcalistech.com

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Apple Partners with Arab-Jewish Tech Incubator Moona

Apple has partnered with Moona, an Israel-based Arab-Jewish technology incubator, to establish an augmented reality innovation lab. The lab, called Moona, a Space for Change, will be located in the Galilee village Majd al-Kurum and will also offer educational programs for students. Moona will operate the lab, while Apples application development team in Israel will provide support and furnish the lab with computers and iPads. This partnership is part of Apples long-term strategic plan and roadmap in Israel, where the company currently employs around 900 people. Moona aims to connect communities through space and robotics technologies and expand the local tech labor pool by integrating different populations in the country.

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May 10, 2017 · www.timesofisrael.com

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Galilee Jewish-Arab tech collaboration shoots for the coexistence moon

Moona, a nonprofit technology incubator in Israel, aims to bridge the gap between Israeli Jews and Arab youth through space technologies. The organization provides practical skills and mentorship to students, helping them gain experience and find tech jobs. Moona operates in collaboration with local councils and has set up national programs in schools across the country. The incubator is funded by donations, government support, and sponsors including Qualcomm and Check Point Software Technologies. Moona has a budget of $1 million per year and employs a team of 10 people. The organization hopes to serve as a model that can be replicated in other parts of Israel and internationally.

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