Friends of the Arava Institute

The Friends of the Arava Institute (FAI) is the U.S. arm of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (www.arava.org), a leading environmental studies and research program in the Middle East. Located on Kibbutz Ketura, in Israel’s Arava Valley, the Arava Institute houses academic programs, research centers and regional cooperation programs focusing on a range of environmental challenges. 

The Arava Institute is dedicated to the concept that nature knows no borders. With a student body comprised of Jordanians, Palestinians, Israelis and students from around the world, the Arava Institute offers an exceptional opportunity to learn from leading scientists, form friendships, and develop skills to help solve today’s most pressing environmental concerns.

FAI is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. It's goal is to ensure the Institute's continued success and growth through U.S. student recruitment, effective fundraising and public awareness campaigns.