Samana

Meaning ‘our sky’ in Arabic, Samana is much more than a name – it is a promise of a better life, one where even the sky is not a limit. Aiming to create quality employment opportunities for Bedouin women that are adapted to the cultural constraints of their communities, the Samana program identifies talented candidates and provides them with the skills and working environment required to launch a career in the tech world.

The program identifies, screens, and reskills qualified Bedouin women and, through an intensive four-month long ‘bootcamp’ course, provides them with the professional and soft skills required to find their place in the tech world, with careers in QA and QA automation for ERP and CRM systems.

In order to adhere to traditional restrictions, Samana goes beyond training and mentoring to create significant employment opportunities, as well as the local facilities that enable these women to develop their careers. The Samana women-only tech hub provides a safe zone for women in the village of Zarzir, and is a part of Portland Israel’s network of nation-wide employment hubs for underserved communities. These tech hubs cater to the women’s cultural requirements, while acting as a center of excellence in various technological domains.