Merchavim works to help teachers (kindergarten up to high school) learn more about the ‘other’, to feel comfortable with differences and diversity, to not fear it and to allow diversity to flourish in their immediate area and then in broader social circles. Merchavim provides a wide array of 30 hour courses, for teachers and pedagogical professionals, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education. The courses are held in diverse groups, are experiential and deal with five basic concepts: identity, accessibility, fairness, spaces of agreement, active shared citizenship and work towards building a fair classroom and school (fostering equal opportunities, respect and a feeling of belonging). There are also subject- specific courses for teachers e.g. English, Physical Education etc.