The Bachar Fellowship: A Catalyst for Systemic Growth in Israeli Society
When personal vision meets public resources, an opportunity is born to drive profound changes in national policy.
The Purple Vest App – Accessible Emergency Assistance for People with Disabilities
An innovative emergency preparedness app designed with a focus on people with disabilities – a digital solution developed through a partnership between JDC-Israel Unlimited and Israel Accessibility Association.
Between Routine and Emergency: How to Prepare Properly at Home – Especially for the Elderly
In emergency situations, time is of the essence. For older adults, the ability to reach a protected space can mean the difference between injury and safety. To ensure safe movement – even under pressure – it is essential to plan ahead and create an environment that is accessible, clearly marked, and as secure as possible.
Tools to Strengthen the Emotional Resilience of Preschool Children – Now in a Parent and Child-Friendly App
A new digital platform for parents of preschoolers. Provides simple, accessible, and free tools to strengthen children's emotional resilience during times of emergency.
Swords of Iron War Fallen Soldiers’ Square Inaugurated in Ashkelon: A Place of Remembrance, Valor, and Hope
Sixteen memory spheres, each bearing the name of a fallen hero – a community member, a neighbor, a loved one. A unique initiative in the coastal city of Ashkelon commemorates the heroes of the Swords of Iron War at the heart of the city, in a joint effort by the Ashkelon Municipality and JDC.
Submissions for the 2024 Zusman-JDC Prize Are Now Open
An opportunity to honor groundbreaking social excellence in Israel.
Remembering and Doing: The ‘Shikma’ Program Promotes Commemorative Social Enterprises
Members of bereaved families create significant social projects out of their loss that strengthen Israeli society.
“The Bereaved Teacher”: Omer Refaeli Lost Students – And Through Pain He Built a Community
“I see myself as a ‘bereaved teacher.’ I lost students that I loved very much… and then such an inferno comes, and a student is murdered, a student is kidnapped, and you don’t have the legitimacy to grieve. As if it’s not your child, it’s just a workplace. You’re supposed to go back and continue teaching in preparation for the matriculation exams – and it’s just hard. Very hard.”
Never Forget: A Look at Our Activities for Holocaust Survivors
Holocaust Remembrance Day is not only a time to unite with the memory of those who perished – but also a call to continue to reach out to the Holocaust survivors living among us. For us, this is a daily mission that continues throughout the year. Through a variety of programs, we work to preserve the quality of life of survivors, strengthen the support networks around them, and encourage personal and social expression – both in old age and in considering the many challenges they face.
“Growth from Fracture”: New Project Accelerates Social Initiatives Born from National Trauma
An innovative program from Hackaveret – Israel's Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation, provides entrepreneurs with professional, emotional, and academic support – on the way to transforming personal pain into action that heals and strengthens Israeli society.
Our Advantages
- Decades of experience in initiating social change on the national level
- Expertise in promoting strategic collaboration with the Government of Israel, municipalities and local authorities, the non-profit and business sectors, and philanthropists
- Ability to develop sustainable social solutions based on professional research and analysis
- Extensive global activity in 70 countries with hundreds of local and international partners
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