Ahlam Abo Karen Abu Ganem is an exceptional figure, a social leader, and a trailblazing professional in the fields of health and education within the Bedouin community in the Negev and Israeli society as a whole. She is a graduate of Kerem Early Years program and of Yanabia program for Leadership in the Bedouin Society. 

She is also a member of Nevet Greenhouse for Research and Training of Children at Risk, in the School of Social Work at the Hebrew University. Throughout her many years of activity, Ahlam has conceived and shaped a vision of change, excellence, and deep commitment to her community.

Over the years, Ahlam has led significant initiatives at AJEEC – The Negev Institute, where she manages the Department for Promoting Health and Child Welfare. Among the projects she has spearheaded are the prevention of household accidents and child mortality, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and the establishment of the first-ever ambulance system for unrecognized villages.

In the field of education, Ahlam has managed many initiatives and projects, including the "First Thousand Days" initiative, co-managed with the Joint, as part of promoting learning readiness and health development in early childhood and promoting social mobility. Ahlam also developed strategies, together with Yad Hanadiv and Yalduta, to improve the quality of early childhood education in the Bedouin community. In addition, she devised a pioneering model for improving education quality in unsupervised programs. Her work is driven by a deep understanding of the community's needs, enabling her to lead projects whose impact extends beyond the local community.

Ahlam also worked as a public health nurse in the Ministry of Health. As part of her job as case manager, she was responsible for identifying children on the autism spectrum and trained professional teams in the development and improvement of early identification processes of children with special needs. Her actions were based on her commitment to provide optimal support for the families while coming up with tailored solutions for their needs. 

Additionally, Ahlam is an outstanding researcher and a doctoral candidate in the Department of Social Work at the Hebrew University. Her research addresses critical issues, such as the experiences of Bedouin mothers of premature babies and the implementation of the family group conference model for children and youth at risk. She actively contributes to developing policies based on cultural understanding and professional innovation in the field of children and youth at risk.



Beyond her professional work, Ahlam has volunteered with the Families of Hostages Task Force, supporting Bedouin families and aiding in coping with trauma. Her work is characterized by creative thinking, meticulousness, and exceptional dedication. Ahlam is a source of inspiration, embodying a model of leadership connected to on-the-ground realities. This is her way of driving real social change to create a better future for parents, children, and entire families.