‘A kid literally on the street suddenly gets a rush of self-esteem [and] the shirt benefits the institution that helped her get on her feet.’
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Israeli herbs for the medicine chest
New EU-funded international study of Mediterranean plants finds Israel’s medicinal herbs effective in fighting bacteria, fungus and infection.
Israeli-Arab study looks to get drugs out of water
Researchers from the Technion and Al Quds University will cooperate to find ways of ridding wastewater of pharmaceutical residues.
Overseas volunteers save lives through Magen David Adom
Volunteers from more than 25 countries come every year to help out at Israel’s national emergency response organization.
You’ve come a long way, baby
Women enjoy unprecedented freedoms in Israel, but there is much more to be done. That’s the task of the Israel Women’s Network.
Yad Sarah – Lending a hand to those in need
Founded to provide respirators to children in Jerusalem, the voluntary organization Yad Sarah has become the world’s largest lender of medical devices.
Design Terminal opens in Bat Yam
Handpicked artisans at the new studio and retail facility also volunteer in local schools, teaching skills from PhotoShop to knitting.
Yes, you can hike in a wheelchair
Israel’s LOTEM built a unique accessible eco-farm and hiking trail so that people with disabilities can enjoy the great outdoors.
A British charity is changing the world with Israeli expertise
‘Tag shows that Israel has a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise that can be shared and given to developing countries.’