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Our Global Campaign

Ben-Gurion University’s "Way Forward" campaign to raise $1 billion will significantly enhance the University's capabilities in key areas of impact: construction & infrastructure, student support, and research excellence. Now more than ever, in the wake of October 7, by building on our strengths, expanding our campus facilities, and collaborating with a wide range of partners, we have a historic opportunity and duty to boost community resilience in the Negev and lead in innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

For global campaign professionals

55.3%

of our target has already been donated by our friends and supporters.

10,967

of our friends and supporters have already contributed to our global campaign.

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countries worldwide represented among campaign friends and supporters. Truly a global campaign.

Worldwide Associates of BGU

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Worldwide Associates of BGU

BGU’s global network of associates plays a vital role in sustaining the University and driving its growth. Associate organizations serve as local points of connection, promote the University, raise essential funds, and strengthen the University’s global presence. To make a donation or learn more about BGU’s activities, please contact your regional associate office.

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Argentina

Asociación Argentina de Amigos de la Universidad Ben-Gurión del Neguév

Nava Rubenzadeh, President
universadadbengurion@gmail.com
Scalabrini Ortiz 3278, 15° Piso
C.P. 1425 Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Alejandro Grinberg, BGU Representative
agrinbrg@bgu.ac.il

Learn more about Nava Rubenzadeh

Belgium

Belgians for BGU (BeBGU)

Philippe Mauchard and Valentine Mauchard Dumont, Co-presidents
pmauchard@bgu.ac.il

mdvalentine@bgu.ac.il

Learn more about Philippe Mauchard & Valentine Mauchard Dumont

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Canada

Ben-Gurion University Canada

Eric Beutel, National President

eric@oakwest.ca

Andrea Freedman, Chief Executive Officer
andreafreedman@bengurion.ca
514-833-3856

Learn more about Eric Beutel

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France

BGU France

David Hozé, President
david@bgu-france.com

Danièle Bidermann, Founding President

Patricia Halfon, Executive Director
patricia@bgu-france.com
Mobile: +33 6 24 41 28 60

Learn more about David Hozé

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Germany

BGU Germany

Richard Markus, President
markusr@bgu.ac.il

Learn more about Richard Markus

Israel

Israeli Friends of BGU

Dr. Yom Tov Samia, Major General (res.), President
yomtov@ysa mgroup.com

Yamit Shannon-Mizrahi
Director, Israeli Friends of BGU & Partnership Development
Yamitshm@bgu.ac.il

Learn more about Yom Tov Samia

Italy

Amici Università Ben-Gurion Del Negev (BGU Italia)

Andrea Jarach, President
ajarach@bgu.ac.il

Visit our Italian language webpage

Learn more about Andrea Jarach

Mexico

Amigos de la Universidad Ben-Guriòn

Jacobo Mekler Waisburd, President
jacobomekler@yahoo.com

Alejandro Grinberg, BGU Representative
agrinbrg@bgu.ac.il

Learn more about Jacobo Meckler Waisburd

South Africa

South African Associates of BGU

Marc Lubner, President
marc@lubner.co.za

Learn more about Marc Lubner

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Switzerland

Les Amis de Suisse de l'Université Ben Gourion du Néguev

Lionel Halpérin, President
5, avenue Léon-Gaud
CH-1206 Geneva

Arielle Herzog Hadida
BGU Representative
arielleh@bgu.ac.il

Learn more about Lionel Halpérin

United Kingdom

Ben-Gurion University Foundation

Ann Berger, President
Kent House, Rutland Gardens, London SW7 1BX
bengurion.foundation@bguf.org.uk

Louise Brandman
louise@bguf.org.uk

Learn more about Ann Berger

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United States

Americans for Ben-Gurion University

Andrea Goren, Board Chair

Ian J Benjamin, Interim Chief Executive Officer
ian@a4bgu.org
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10018
info@a4bgu.org

Dana Ben-Benyamin, BGU Represntative
dbenyamin@bgu.ac.il

Learn more about Andrea Goren

Russian Speakers

Alona Kushnir

Director, Impact Partnerships, Global Russian Speakers

alonaku@bgu.ac.il

Visit our Russian language website

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