Resala Tech

Encouraging tech education, exploration, creation, and the development of real-world solutions among young people

Introducing Resala-tech

Resala-tech was established by Lotus NGO, driven by a vision to expand technological and educational opportunities within the Druze and Arab communities in Israel. The program centers on challenge-based learning and the development of technological thinking and entrepreneurship among middle and high school students and educators. Through Maker approaches and strengthening STEM education, Resala-tech encourages exploration, creation, and the development of real-world solutions.

The need for the program emerged from the work of Lotus, which promotes the integration of women from the Druze community into the tech industry through professional training, skills development, and connections to employment opportunities. Over time, Lotus recognized that the gap between industry needs and the skills acquired through the education system makes it harder for talented young women to enter the high-tech sector. This understanding led to broader thinking about additional ways to boost the community’s technological human capital from an early age.

The initiative aims to advance technological education, innovation, and entrepreneurship among youth. It seeks to create meaningful learning experiences that allow students to engage in hands-on projects, experience success, and build a sense of capability — developing future-ready skills such as critical thinking, creativity, complex problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, and entrepreneurial thinking.

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An Echoing Impact

2500

Students took part in workshops

9-18

Target populations Students’ ages

15

Professional instructors in the program Nationwide

150

Workshops and courses per year in schools and community centers

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Why Resala-tech?

Resala-tech works with young people aged 9–18 through a variety of educational formats, including structured courses of 8–12 sessions, short workshops of a few hours, “Makethons” and innovation events, and enrichment programs operating in schools and community settings. Exposure to these experiences opens a window of opportunity for participants to discover the world of technology and entrepreneurship, and fosters a culture of creativity and initiative.

In the enrichment courses, young learners engage in experiential, hands-on learning that encourages exploration, planning, building, and real-world problem-solving. Programs span a broad spectrum of content — from Low Tech to High Tech — and incorporate prototyping, engineering design, robotics, coding, and advanced technological tools.

The program operates in the North and Golan regions and is currently expanding to additional areas. It has already launched in the South through the “Al-Masir” project, in partnership with Portland Trust and Be’atzmi, serving Bedouin communities in the Negev.

Resala-tech programs contribute to preparing the next generation with the skills, creativity, and innovative thinking needed for meaningful participation in the technological and entrepreneurial world of the 21st century.

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What program participants, clients, and community members say

Resala Tech's activities are changing the way students learn. They don't just receive knowledge, they create, build, and engage in real thinking processes. Resala Tech's activities are changing the way students learn. They don't just receive knowledge, they create, build, and engage in real thinking processes.
Khuzama Nasraldin
Science teacher
Al-Sharq Middle School, Isfiya
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Resala-tech programs give our students not only knowledge, but also thinking skills, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship capabilities, with an emphasis on a process of exploration, thinking, and creation that makes learning meaningful. Resala-tech programs give our students not only knowledge, but also thinking skills, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship capabilities, with an emphasis on a process of exploration, thinking, and creation that makes learning meaningful.
Da'bous Johari
Director of the Youth Division
Ein Qiniyye
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In the Resala Tech activity, we learned how to turn an idea into a real solution. It was the first time I felt I could create something technological all by myself. In the Resala Tech activity, we learned how to turn an idea into a real solution. It was the first time I felt I could create something technological all by myself.
Silin Farhat
8th grade student
Kuftan Halabi Middle School
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A big shout-out to Resala Tech and to the amazing Nolin for leading training sessions of an exceptionally high standard! The combination of the maker world and AI was delivered in a clear, smart, and precise way, with a practical, hands-on approach. You can feel the professionalism, the thoughtfulness, and the heart in every detail. A pleasure to work together. Looking forward to more collaborations. A big shout-out to Resala Tech and to the amazing Nolin for leading training sessions of an exceptionally high standard! The combination of the maker world and AI was delivered in a clear, smart, and precise way, with a practical, hands-on approach. You can feel the professionalism, the thoughtfulness, and the heart in every detail. A pleasure to work together. Looking forward to more collaborations.
Rawan Halabi
Director of Youth Department
Daliyat al-Karmel Local Council
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Throughout Resala Tech’s activities, which I observed up close - Canva, photography and animation, and 'Dancing with Code', I was very impressed by the level of engagement and enthusiasm among the students. There was genuine curiosity, a high degree of creativity, and a real desire to take part and experiment, alongside a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. The students connected with the content in an inspiring way and expressed interest in continuing to deepen their knowledge in the fields they were exposed to. Throughout Resala Tech’s activities, which I observed up close - Canva, photography and animation, and 'Dancing with Code', I was very impressed by the level of engagement and enthusiasm among the students. There was genuine curiosity, a high degree of creativity, and a real desire to take part and experiment, alongside a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. The students connected with the content in an inspiring way and expressed interest in continuing to deepen their knowledge in the fields they were exposed to.
Wasila Halabi – Rashi Foundation
Yarka Ecosyste
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