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IsraAID Named Sierra Leone’s Outstanding International NGO of the Year
December 17, 2018
The Israeli NGO has been working in Sierra Leone since the Ebola outbreak in 2014.
17 December 2018. For immediate release:
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IsraAID Supports Recovery in Indonesia
December 17, 2018
IsraAID’s team is working to restore access to safe water and support community resilience
17 December 2018. For immediate release:
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IsraAID To Support California Wildfire Evacuees
November 18, 2018
The Israeli NGO will work with communities affected by the deadly fires.
18 November 2018. For immediate release:
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IsraAID honored for Puerto Rico disaster relief
November 11, 2018
Read the full article on the Jerusalem Post website
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Israeli aid group wins German integration prize for refugee project
October 29, 2018
The winning project provides psychological support to refugees and promotes women's empowerment. It also supports understanding between Jews and Muslims.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Awards IsraAID With Integration Prize
October 26, 2018
The Israeli organization has been recognized for its work with Syrian, Iraqi & Afghan refugees
26 October 2018. For immediate release:
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IsraAID at the JFNA GA 2018!
October 21, 2018
This week, IsraAID will be presenting at the Closing Plenary of the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Tel Aviv & our representatives will be on the Olam booth (booth 13 in the exhibition hall). If you're attending the GA, come say hi!
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IsraAID to deploy in Florida following Hurricane Michael's devastation
October 12, 2018
The Israeli NGO will send a team to Florida after one of the strongest storms the continental U.S. has ever seen.
12 October 2018. For immediate release:
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“We want to continue planting seeds of hope”
October 9, 2018
Jaime Rhemrev, IsraAID Country Director in Mexico, describes the work her team is doing to help communities rebuild after the 2017 earthquakes — and to reduce the risk posed by future disasters.
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Israeli NGO to Aid Survivors of Devastating Indonesia Earthquake
October 4, 2018
IsraAID will send an Emergency Response Team to Indonesia to take part in relief efforts and assess further needs.
02 October 2018. For immediate release:
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IsraAID Responds to Hurricane Florence
September 16, 2018
The Israeli humanitarian NGO has responded to frequent US disasters in recent years.
16 September 2018. For immediate release:
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IsraAID Philippines Responds to Typhoon Mangkhut
September 16, 2018
The Israeli humanitarian NGO’s local branch will distribute relief, conduct needs assessment.
16 September 2018. For immediate release:
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IsraAID Team Provides Relief in Flood-Ravaged Kerala
August 26, 2018
IsraAID’s team has been distributing vital relief items to survivors returning to their homes in Kerala
26th August 2018. For immediate release
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IsraAID Responds to Devastating Flooding in Southern India
August 21, 2018
IsraAID’s team will distribute humanitarian relief to survivors of Kerala’s worst flooding in a century.
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The beehive of knowledge
August 7, 2018
Emmy Roday, IsraAID Humanitarian Fellow in the Philippines, explains how she used artwork and personal expression to support a group of women learning beekeeping through HoneyAID.
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How Vanuatu’s healthcare professionals are transforming the country’s approach to mental health
August 7, 2018
Isabella Olive, IsraAID Humanitarian Fellow in Vanuatu, on a day spent visiting patients with Port Vila’s mental health officer.
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A community approach to safe water
July 31, 2018
Nicky Lopez, IsraAID Humanitarian Fellow in Puerto Rico, writes on how IsraAID’s team is partnering with the community to transform the fortunes of one rural village.
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A Light Unto The Nations Once More? The renaissance in Israel’s international development assistance programme
July 17, 2018
IsraAID's Ophelie Namiech writes with Dr Aliza Inbal for Fathom Journal.
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Why are we here?
July 16, 2018
Ari Berman, IsraAID Humanitarian Fellow in Dominica, writes on tropical storms, resilience, and the importance of local empowerment.
Click here to read the article
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“If your tooth is painful, you can come here and get the help you need”
July 16, 2018
Neil Schwartz, IsraAID Humanitarian Fellow in Kenya, describes the impact of IsraAID’s Mobile Dental Clinic in Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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Slideshow: A Look Inside The Kakuma Refugee Camp
July 16, 2018
Lior Sperandeo writes for the Forward, sharing photographs and experiences from his visit to IsraAID's program in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.
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IsraAID sends US dentists to treat refugees in Kenya
July 15, 2018
"The joint Israeli-American mission aims to treat thousands of residents at Kakuma Refugee Camp, some of whom have never before received dental care."
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Bringing Hope and Healing to Puerto Rico
July 12, 2018
The Jewish Journal visits IsraAID's WASH program in Puerto Rico:
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IsraAID Annual Report 2017
July 11, 2018
IsraAID has released its Annual Report for 2017, filled with facts, figures, stories and more about the incredible people IsraAID worked with around the world.
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Israel provides humanitarian aid to Japan as flood toll hits 156
July 10, 2018
Coverage of JISP/IsraAID's response to the flooding in Western Japan in i24 News:
"IsraAID, a leading international humanitarian non-governmental organisation, deployed an emergency response team to the Okayama prefecture in western Japan on Monday.
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Japan IsraAID Support Program (JISP) Responds to Devastating Floods and Landslides in Japan
July 9, 2018
JISP, IsraAID's Japan branch, sends an emergency response team to the worst-affected areas and assesses immediate needs.
9 July 2018
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Israeli Emergency Response Team Heads to Japan Floods
July 9, 2018
Coverage in the Jerusalem Post of JISP/IsraAID's response to the flooding in Western Japan:
"Israeli humanitarian aid organization IsraAID deployed an emergency response team to western Japan Monday, two days after torrential rains and floods began.
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IsraAID-trained emergency team sent to flooded Japan area
July 9, 2018
Coverage of IsraAID/JISP's response to the flooding in Western Japan in Israel21C:
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IsraAID sends Israeli and American dentists to treat thousands of refugees
July 2, 2018
IsraAID has launched a mobile dental clinic in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, supported by the Koret Foundation.
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World Refugee Day
June 20, 2018
IsraAID's Co-CEOs Voni Glick & Yotam Polizer write on the ways in which refugees around the world are building new lives in their host countries.
You Escape. You Find Refuge. Then What?
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Whoever Saves One Life, Saves the Entire World
June 10, 2018
“AJC supported IsraAID in all of its key programs, such as the earthquake in Haiti, the Tsunami in Japan, the typhoon in the Philippines, the Ebola outbreak, the Syrian and Yazidi refugee crises."
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Israel starts distributing humanitarian aid in Guatemala
June 7, 2018
i24 News Coverage of IsraAID's response to the Fuego volcano eruption in Guatemala:
"The eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano has impacted at least 1.7 million people
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Israeli aid team to arrive in volcano-struck Guatemala today
June 5, 2018
Israel21C coverage of IsraAID's response to the Fuego volcano eruption in Guatemala:
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IsraAID Sends Emergency Team to Guatemala
June 4, 2018
After yesterday’s devastating Volcan de Fuego eruption in Guatemala, IsraAID, the leading Israeli humanitarian aid NGO, is deploying an Emergency Response Team to assess the situation and distribute humanitarian relief as needed.
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US pediatricians go to Kenya with IsraAID
May 23, 2018
"Marking its first joint Israeli-American medical specialist mission, Israeli humanitarian aid organization IsraAID arranged for a delegation of American pediatricians to join IsraAID’s ongoing medical program in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya."
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American & Israeli Doctors Launch New Humanitarian Initiative in Kakuma Refugee Camp
May 15, 2018
For the first time, a delegation of US pediatricians is travelling to Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya this week with IsraAID, to take part in the Israeli humanitarian aid organization’s ongoing medical program in the camp.
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In a Greek Refugee Camp, Syrians and Israelis Find an Unlikely Respite From War
April 26, 2018
Molly Bernstein, IsraAID's Head of Mission in Lesbos, Greece, writes in Haaretz:
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STEM Programs Open New Doors for Women and Girls
March 7, 2018
In both South Sudan and the Kurdish Region of Iraq, IsraAID and STEM Synergy’s STEM programs are transforming the situation of women and girls who have experienced displacement and conflict.
7 March 2018
For immediate release
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IsraAID Voices Support for Asylum Seekers in Israel
February 27, 2018
IsraAID, Israel's largest civil society humanitarian aid organization, is adding its voice to the many businesses, organizations, politicians, layleaders, and concerned citizens requesting from the Israeli government to reconsider its policy towards asylum seekers.
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IsraAID sends emergency response team to Puerto Rico following devastation from Hurricane Maria
September 28, 2017
As one of the few international aid agencies on the island, IsraAID's team will distribute emergency relief items, provide water, sanitation and hygiene solutions to ensure access to clean water, and offer post-trauma Psychological First Aid to the many displaced to temporary shelters.
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IsraAID will send Emergency Response team to Mexico following 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
September 20, 2017
Mexico: Following Tuesday's (19th September) 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Puebla, Mexico, IsraAID will send an Emergency Response team to Mexico, consisting of psycho-social and water, sanitation and hygiene specialists.
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SUSAN SARANDON JOINS ISRAAID IN GERMANY TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF REFUGEES
May 14, 2017
IsraAID is delighted to host Oscar winning actress Susan Sarandon in the opening of IsraAID’s new psychosocial support program for refugees in Berlin.
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HONEYAID FOR RURAL WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
May 10, 2017
Nepal was devastated by the earthquake in 2015.
As The Country Begins To Rebuild IsraAID Has Focused On Many Different Projects Including Livelihoods Skills Training For Women, Offering Women In Earthquake Affected Rural Communities An Opportunity To Earn An Income.
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IsraAID Liberia working to reduce Gender Based Violence
May 6, 2017
In Liberia IsraAID is working hand in hand with UNICEF and UNFPA to give local authorities tools to combat gender violence (GBV) issues as well as facilitate community dialogues on this issue.
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IsraAID Appoints New Co-CEOs!
February 20, 2017
This month the Board of Directors is proud to announce that Navonel Glick (Voni) and Yotam Polizer have been appointed as the organization’s new Co-CEOs!
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ֿYazidi woman bravely speaks out
October 27, 2016
At a special event on the Yazidi refugee crisis organized by IsraAID and the Israeli Mission to the UN, young Marwa Al Aliko bravely shared her story together with Yotam Polizer, IsraAID's Development Director and Isa Mahmut, who volunteered with IsraAID in Greece.
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HoneyAID: Women beekeepers promote growth in Nepal's recovery
September 19, 2016
In Nepal’s earthquake recovery effort, women beekeepers promote sustainable growth.
Meet Sonu. Sonu is a HoneyAID beekeeper, part of the growing group of women who have been empowered by IsraAID with a new role in their communities.
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IsraAID's COO Awarded Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award
September 17, 2016
(Kentucky) Navonel Glick, IsraAID COO was awarded last night the prestigious Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award.
IsraAID management, workers and volunteers congratulate and are proud of Navonel's work within IsraAID and his influence on the world.
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Susan Sarandon Joins IsraAID in Germany to Raise Awareness About the Plight of Refugees
May 14, 2016
IsraAID is delighted to host Oscar winning actress Susan Sarandon in the opening of IsraAID's new psychosocial support program for refugees in Berlin.
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HoneyAID for Rural Women's Empowerment
May 10, 2016
Nepal was devastated by the earthquake in 2015. As the country begins to rebuild IsraAID has focused on many different projects including livelihoods skills training for women, offering women in earthquake affected rural communities an opportunity to earn an income.
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IsraAID providing Psychosocial training to Ecuadorian government responders
May 7, 2016
In the wake of the earthquake in Ecuador, IsraAID deployed a team of 17 volunteers including three psychosocial specialists.
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IsraAID Liberia Working to Reduce Gender Based Violence
May 6, 2016
In Liberia IsraAID is working hand in hand with UNICEF and UNFPA to give local authorities tools to combat gender violence (GBV) issues as well as facilitate community dialogues on this issue.
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IsraAID Responds to Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador
April 19, 2016
On April 15th and 16th, strong earthquakes devastated Japan's Kyushu island and Ecuador north-western coast.
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IsraAID 2015 Conference: Can Haiti Grow?
October 27, 2015
Can Haiti Grow? Haiti and Israel - Partners in Recovery and Development
Monday, November 30th 2015
09:00 - 13:00
Dan Panorama Hotel
Tel Aviv - Yafo
Keynote Speaker: Sean Penn
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IsraAID On The Ground in Greece and Serbia/Croatia
September 24, 2015
On Wednesday 2nd of September, 2015, the full extent of the human tragedy unfolding on European shores finally became global as images of the lifeless body of 3 year old Aylan Kurdi captured the world’s headlines and social media, and brought the plight of the mostly Syrian refugees to light.
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IsraAID First Aid Group to Bring Relief Items by Boat to Remote Islands in Vanuatu
March 23, 2015
Tongoa, VANUATU – As the IsraAID team walk up the path, the chief of this small village on the remote island of Tongoa, Vanuatu breaks down in tears, explaining ‘it’s been ten days since the disaster, and these are the first supplies we have received’.
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Two Days in Africa
June 25, 2014
A week ago Monday children in Africa celebrated the Day of the African Child. Just four days later the world marked World Refugee Day. Were the holidays' proximity to each other intended? Doubtful. Does their falling so close to each other symbolize something? Definitely.
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My Name is Sylvain Ruhamya and I am a Refugee
June 20, 2014
Being a refugee is full of obstacles but I prefer looking at is as an opportunity.
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Position Available: IsraAID/Tevel b’Tzedek Haiti Country Director
June 18, 2014
IsraAID/Tevel b’Tzedek Haiti Country Director
Contract term: One year (possible 2 years)
Starting date: August 2014
Place: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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IsraAID Joins William Hague and Angelina Jolie at Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
June 17, 2014
Key experts participated in a featured IsraAID panel at last week's Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.
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IsraAID Team off to the Philippines After Typhoon Haiyan
November 9, 2013
TACLOBAN - One of the strongest typhoons ever to make landfall devastated the central Philippines, killing more than 1,200 people in one city alone and 200 in another province, the local government estimates reports of high casualties is only beginning to emerge.
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From the Children of Watari, To the Children of Israel
July 22, 2013
TEL AVIV– Today, during the Tel Aviv Children Festival in Tel Aviv, works of origami from Japan were displayed in the Cinematheque, ahead of the special Focus on the Far East program.
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IsraAID and Haifa University Launch Project in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp
July 14, 2013
KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP – In the midst of Kakuma Refugee Camp’s sprawling desert, IsraAID, Haifa University, and Don Bosco hosted the inauguration ceremony for a pilot project aimed at strengthening non-specialized trauma services in the camp.
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IsraAID Training Graduates Pass the Knowledge On in South Sudan
July 12, 2013
JUBA – This week, following 1 year of training with IsraAID, social workers from the Ministry of Gender and Social Development and Police have conducted their first ever Gender-Based Violence (GBV) training course for teachers.
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Volunteers from All Around the United States Join IsraAID Relief Team in Oklahoma
July 2, 2013
OKLAHOMA AREA – Today, teachers and students from the San Diego Jewish Academy were the latest to join IsraAID in helping the authorities and residents of the Greater Oklahoma area try to clean up the devastation left behind by the May 20th tornadoes.