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LOG IN- A Guide for Improving the Design of Interfaces and Digital Products for Older Adults
Log In: The subject of making interfaces more accessible and user-friendly for older adults is an area which is important to improve digital literacy amongst seniors. JDC-Eshel has published ‘Log In’ – a guide for digital product and interface designers on improving the accessibility of digital services for seniors. Currently it is only in Hebrew, with […]
Older Adults Living Independently
Since 1969, JDC’s division for optimal aging (JDC-Eshel) has served as Israel’s social R&D incubator, developing comprehensive responses to the complex challenges facing its aging population. Operating as an independent impact organization and honest broker, JDC-Eshel has established strategic partnerships with Government Ministries, local municipalities, civil society, and other local associations. Guided by its national […]
Application Model for Regional Economic Development – Executive Summary
This study examines how plans to bolster Northern Israel can be implemented effectively. It outlines the basic principles necessary to promote regional processes, and provides tools for planning and executing local economic growth initiatives. Partners: Russell Berrie Foundation. Tags: System Efficiency and Effectiveness,Application Model,Regional EconomicDevelopment.
From Disaster to Development: A GRID Case Study in Mozambique
A comprehensive look into our disaster response in Mozambique Tags: Disaster response, Agriculture, Mozambique, Climate change, Emergency relief
Effects of COVID on older people in Israel
Impact of COVID-19 on Israel’s older people JDC ESHEL’s presentation on the findings of the third survey (July 2021) to understand the effects of COVID-19 on Israel’s older people population. Partners: ERI Institute. Tags and Keywords: COVID, COVID-19, older people, Older Adults, Israel, JDC, JDC ESHEL, ESHEL, Corona, Impact, Presentation.
Application Model for Regional Economic Development
This study examines how plans to bolster Northern Israel can be implemented effectively. It outlines the basic principles necessary to promote regional processes, and provides tools for planning and executing local economic growth initiatives. Partners: Russell Berrie Foundation
Designing Health Innovation Programs in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
This study provides an analysis of global health needs and priorities, and identify opportunities for innovation and technology in low-income countries (LICs) and middle-income countries (MICs), with a particular focus on Ethiopia and South Africa. Tags: Health & Digital Health, Innovation, International Development, Start Ups, SDGs, Israel Start Ups, Emerging Markets
Joint-Eshel: Summary of Programs during COVID-19
A year into the pandemic, Joint-Eshel Director General Yossi Heymann looks back on COVID-19
JDC-Israel Program Accelerations
JDC’s mandate in Israel is to strengthen Israeli society’s capacity to care for all its people, in order to close social gaps and promote resilience and social justice. Central to our strategy is program development – and one of the things that differentiates us is our ability to hand over our innovations to government, non-profit, […]
Palliative Care: Compassion in Times of Critical Illness
Bringing meaning and comfort to those nearing the end of life.
