Ach Gadol Association was awarded the Minister of Aliyah and Integration Award in recognition of 16 years of impactful work supporting young immigrants and lone soldiers.
In a moving ceremony at the President’s Residence, the values of connection, personal mentorship, and social change—beginning with one human bond—were powerfully highlighted
“These were the words of Miriam Peretz, Chair of the committee that selected Ach Gadol as the recipient of the Minister of Aliyah and Integration Award.
One sentence that captures 16 years of action, perseverance, and belief in people.
Recognition that comes from the heart
This award belongs to the hundreds of volunteers, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and the young people who made aliyah and chose to believe, to stay, and to make Israel their home.
Each and every one of them is the true story behind this recognition.
A moment that is both moving and binding
Receiving the Minister of Aliyah and Integration Award in the presence of President Isaac Herzog and Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer is a great honor—but also a profound responsibility.
A responsibility to continue supporting, strengthening, and building meaningful connections for young people who have chosen the State of Israel as their home.
Change begins with one connection
If changing the world begins with one connection, we will continue to create many more—
connections built on trust, personal guidance, and a hand extended at the right moment.
A mission that moves forward
We received the award at the President’s Residence, but its true meaning lives in the field—in the daily encounter between a Big Brother or Big Sister and a lone soldier.
Thank you, Miriam Peretz, for words that entered our hearts and became a mission.”