OR MOVEMENT – VISION, INNOVATION & ACTION Dear friends and partners, During two decades of our ambitious journey towards creating “The Best Country to Live In”, we at OR Movement know that the most essential action we must take is to continue to dream. As long as we continue to dream – we will never stop until we accomplish our goals and plans for a better Israel, for all its residents. OR Movement is intensively focused on the promotion of new centers of Israel in the Negev and Galilee and investing large-scale efforts to attract and relocate people to these regions every year. Alongside our increasing community-building activities, we recruited numerous partners and created the infrastructure for a comprehensive national vision relevant to the current situation, and chiefly, to the future of Israel. The Negev and Galilee Information Center, the Gateway to the Negev Visitors Center, our branding and marketing activities, fundraising efforts, promotion of government initiatives, the establishment of new partnerships, relocation of Impact Groups and the support we provide the OR communities – all are expanding, developing and flourishing. Together with our friends, partners and supporters, we will be able to continue building the State of Israel and accomplishing things that seem impossible. On this occasion, we would like to thank those who are marching on with us along the years, friends and supporters, local authorities and government offices who believe in our vision, the new residents of the Negev and Galilee, and the volunteers who are always ready to answer the call. TOGETHER, WE ARE CONTINUING TO BUILD THE STATE OF ISRAEL! Ofir Fisher Roni Flamer Executive Vice President Founder & CEO & Co-Founder 2 SHALOM TO ALL, I am extremely proud to take a glimpse back at OR Movement’s activities and achievements over the past two years. During these years, we have promoted rural and urban communities in the Negev and Galilee and we are constantly bringing new and diverse populations to areas of national priority with a long-term perspective. OR Movement has taken upon itself the practical concept of creating the new centers of Israel in the Negev and Galilee and transforming them into national growth engines with pillars of cooperation, communal life, and governance, serving as a compass for our strategic activity and planning for the realization of our vision for developing the Negev and Galilee. OR Movement has been designing and promoting the next chapter in the story of the State of Israel, from a position of strength, broad perspective, and vision. It is our honor and duty to continue this journey. We call on others to join us in leading Israeli society to take part in achieving a vision for creating a better and shared future. Sincerely, Ilan Cohen Chairman, OR Movement Israel Advisory Board Former CEO of the Prime Minister’s office (2004-2006) OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 3 THE Israel will become the best country to live in, anytime, anywhere, for everyone. The Negev and Galilee will be independent, prosperous, and sustainable centers of life that will become a magnet for populations from all sectors seeking quality of life and self-fulfillment. 4 THE NEED Over the last 70 years, the State of Israel has become a superpower in defense, economy, and foreign affairs. However, there are current trends of economic inequality, social disparities, and religious and ethnic tensions between the prosperous center and the weaker Negev and Galilee that jeopardize the state’s future. By 2048, Israel’s population is expected to double to 17 million people and if we do not change the direction we are going, the situation will continue to decline. Unfortunately, the State of Israel does not have a bold vision, a clear plan, and implementation mechanisms to deal with these developments. The reality is that the State of Israel needs to re-establish itself again in the next 30 years and create a solid foundation that will secure Israel’s future for the next century. OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 5 Our mission is to transform the Negev and Galilee from peripheral regions into independent prosperous centers of life. To this end, a national partnership of leaders will be formed to create one vision for all sectors and encourage the government to plan and implement projects based on the “Israel 2048: A Shared Future” vision. This will generate a demand for new pioneers with a fresh spirit, innovative entrepreneurs, and investments that will create a new future in these regions. 6 OUR PARTNERS There is strength in unity, teamwork, and collaboration. Handreds of our partners span across all sectors of Israeli society. Their ongoing partnership and support is the cornerstone of the realization of the Negev and Galilee developing as Israel’s future growth engine. DEMIC A Itzik Danino Drorit Wertheim Prof. Rivka Carmi Mayor of Ofakim Chairman of the Keshet Former President of BUSINESS Broadcasting Ben-Gurion University of AC MUNICIPAL the Negev "We are fortunate to be “I believe that the future “Israel’s future is full of one of the Negev cities to growth of Israel lies in the promise. I am watching the partner with the Negev and the Galilee, next generation of leaders government and the OR and it is these regions that as they move through the Movement in the need to attract hundreds university system, and I "Equitable Cities" project, of companies and masses know how deeply they a program that provides of people to create an care about this homeland. employment and independent work The OR Movement is entrepreneurial and environment..” working to secure it and educational opportunities ensure its value and in vibrant communities stability for these young that will give the younger Israelis and for many generation a good reason generations to come.” to live in the Negev." OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 7 O46,000UR of OR Movement pioneers live in newPI and renewed communitiesO of the Negev and Galilee. Handreds of pioneer groops have been established and accompanied to the Negev & Galilee “We wanted to make a change and looked all over the country for a small community where we could develop and contribute to the community. During one of our stops, we met OR Movement and they introduced us to Kibbutz Sufa. A magical little place that allowed us to fulfill our dreams. We had no difficulty integrating and very quickly found ourselves sitting on every possible committee on the kibbutz. Many people think what we did was admirable and courageous, but from our point of view, we didn’t do anything extraordinary. We COMMUNITY simply left the hustle and bustle of the center and built our own quiet corner.” Tomer and Shaked Bar Oz Kibbutz Sufa Moved from Kiryat Ono 8 OUR PIONEERS “I dreamed of setting up a home for art and creative events. Mitzpe Ramon enabled me to fulfill my dream. I founded The Me’ever (Beyond) Program: a huge hangar with circus workshops, dance, crafts, training programs and festivals for locals and guests from around the world. I met the OR Movement after I came to Mitzpe Ramon, and they helped me find a location, build the project, and find a way to creative focus it around a developmental impact group whose purpose is to strengthen the south. Life in Mitzpe Ramon is much quieter. The transition from the big city was a major adjustment. Nevertheless, the quiet helped me adapt to my new life with a new, healthier Lifestyle.” Dan Levi - Mitzpe Ramon Moved from Jerusalem OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 9 ACCOR Movement’sO accomplishmentsMPL 2002 -2019 8 34 NEW IMPACT COMMUNITIES GROUPS were established by OR of new pioneers have Movement: Mitzpeh Ilan, been forged and Eliav, Merhav Am, accompanied to the Be’er Milka, Givot Bar, Negev & Galilee Sansana, Carmit, and Chiran (8 additional communities are in the pipeline for development) + 46,000 OR MOVEMENT PIONEERS live in new and renewed communities of the Negev and Galilee 10 ACCOMPLISHMENTS 63 93 19 EXISTING PUBLIC & GOVERNMENT COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY DECISIONS FACILITY (rural and urban) were PROJECTS were intiated for the strengthened and development of the expanded in the Negev Negev and Galilee. These and the Galilee were established, among initiatives are towards them: community government commitment centers, entrances, to the centennial vision synagogues, mikvehs, of creating three centers daycare centers and for Israel nursery schools, sports fields, parks, temporary rental sites and more OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 11 OR ON THE MAP Sderot Ashqelon BEER MILKA Netivot OFAKIM Rahat GIVOT BAR Beer-Sheva SANSANA SHEZAF CARMIT HIRAN DIMONA Mitzpe Ramon Yeruham Kseyfe MIRHAV AM Kassif Arad Eilat Over the years, the OR Movement has developed models for changing and creating demand in the Negev and Galilee. This is partially done through dozens of public and communal building projects, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in partnership from donors and state authorities. The following is a partial list of these projects and their location on the map of Israel. 12 OR ON THE MAP Nahariyya Tel Aviv Caesarea ACRE Natania Haifa Shlomi Ashdod Herzlia MITZPE ILAN Karmiel 6 Arraba Nazareth Golan Afula QIRYAT SHEMONA Kiriat Gat Safed Tiberias Hatzor HaGlilit Beit She’an Katzrin Jerusalem OR NEW COMUNITIES EQUITABLE CITIES OR COMUNITIE PROGJECTS OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 13 SO MUCH HAS BEEN DONE 14 OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 15 16 THERE’S MUCH MORE TO DO OR Movement – Vision, Innovation & Action 17 The economy of Israel is growing rapidly and is technologically advanced by global standards. Israel has a relatively low unemployment rates and has contributed tremendous innovation in all areas. However, not all parts of Israeli society benefit from these trends.