Volunteers from more than 25 countries come every year to help out at Israel’s national emergency response organization.
Social Action
Buy a Tees at Risk to help centers for at-risk youth
‘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.’
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.’
Festival BaShekel opens music to the masses, for one shekel
‘Culture is a basic necessity, like bread or milk, and should be available in one’s own community for a reasonable price,’ says festival co-founder.
Fashion compassion
A new fashion venture offers great clothes while helping at-risk young women find a place in the workforce.