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The Ethiopian National Project (Hebrew: הפרויקט הלאומי לקהילה האתיופית בישראל) (ENP) is a non-governmental organization based in Jerusalem, Israel. The organization was established in 2001 as a partnership between the Jewish Federations of North America, the Government of Israel, representatives of Ethiopian Jewish community organizations, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in Israel, and Keren Hayesod-UIA. The mission of ENP is to advance the full and successful integration of Ethiopian-Israelis into Israeli society.

ENP focuses specifically on 13-18 year old's of the community, running various educational and empowerment programs throughout the State of Israel. The organization developed its main program, SPACE (School Performance and Community Empowerment) in 2004.

School Performance and Community Empowerment (SPACE)
The SPACE academic program includes four hours per week of after-school help for Ethiopian-Israeli youth across the State of Israel. SPACE uses extra-curricular activities to strengthen students' self-esteem and leadership skills by addressing obstacles to social integration and personal development. Students study Mathematics, Hebrew Literature, and English language, which are needed to pass the matriculation exams. . By passing their matriculation exams, students receive better positions in the Israeli Defense Forces and have better opportunities in university.

Staff
11 of the 15 full-time ENP staff are Ethiopian-Israeli. Many of the SPACE counselors are Ethiopian-Israeli, acting as role models to SPACE participants.