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A joint forum of government ministries, local authorities, and NTA, led by the JDC, concluded this month a year of learning, coordination, and the building of a professional–social infrastructure ahead of one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country’s history.

Yossi Heymann, CEO of JDC-ESHEL, served as Chairman of the Dead Sea Conference on Health Policy, which focused on the challenges and opportunities arising from increased life expectancy and the need to adapt healthcare services to later stages of life.

In honor of the International Day for the Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the organization hosted Osheret Morad from Israir and creator and lecturer Daniel Morse for a meeting that focused on a groundbreaking collaboration between a person with a disability and a business company—and its significance for advancing equal rights and social responsibility.

At a ceremony held last week at the President’s Residence, in the presence of the President of the State and the fellowship partners, the Bachar Fellowship marked the transition between fellows for 2025/26 — and appointed Yogev Gradus to lead the upcoming year of work.

Israel’s most prestigious award for social impact was presented to three transformative initiatives — The Partners of Fallen IDF Soldiers, 12 Stars, and Atida.

As part of JDC-Tevet’s Region Up initiative to promote regional economic and employment development, a training program was launched for the CEOs of 18 municipalities in the Haifa Bay Cluster – aimed at building regional leadership and strengthening collaboration among local authorities in preparation for the expected wave of development in the area.

Around 200 representatives from local authorities, government ministries, civil society organizations, and philanthropic foundations gathered in Nazareth to celebrate the achievements of the Mawared initiative and chart the course forward toward the next five-year plan.

Remarks by Hadas Minka-Brand, CEO of JDC Israel, at a Gathering of Remembrance and Reflection for JDC Employees — on Pain, Responsibility, and Hope for Renewal.

Two years have passed, and Israel is no longer the same. We remember — and we are still waiting.

M.S. Eilabun hosted a pre-season Premier League volleyball tournament in memory of its former player, who fell in battle on October 7.