Defending the Human Rights of Palestinians in Israel and East Jerusalem

Adalah is the leading Israeli Arab civil liberties organization in Israel defending the rights of Palestinian citizens. Palestinian citizens of Israel have been subject to even more intense discrimination by Israeli authorities, especially since October 7. NIFC’s 2026 project will protect the rights of Arab Israelis through litigation, particularly against discrimination in urban planning decisions and lack of public services.

Professional Support for Educators

Hamigdalor promotes democratic-liberal civic education by developing curricula and training educators. After years of declining education about democracy in Israeli public schools, now educational institutions have realized the need for instruction in minority rights, checks and balances, a free press, an independent judiciary, and more. NIFC’s 2026 funding will develop high-quality curricula about democracy for 30 gap-year programs serving 2,500 young Israelis.

Educating Young People on the Occupation

Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran combatants who have served in the Israeli military. They work to stimulate public debate about the price paid for a reality in which young soldiers rule over a civilian population and control Palestinians’ everyday lives. For most young Jewish Israelis, discussion of the occupation is absent from Israel’s education system; military service will be their first encounter with Palestinians and the reality of the occupation. NIFC’s 2026 project will educate students and educators about human rights in the Occupied Territories in both formal and informal settings, such as youth group chapters and high schools.

Peacebuilding Research

aChord, a leader in social psychology research, bridges academic insights with practical advocacy, ensuring messaging strategies that counter radicalization and foster receptiveness to diplomatic solutions. NIFC’s 2026 project will research the Israeli public’s attitudes towards a two-state solution, and test messaging strategies to reintroduce peacebuilding into the public discourse

Developing New Young Palestinian-Israeli Leadership

Skyrocketing violent crime and even more intense discrimination by Israeli authorities have weakened civil society leadership among Palestinian citizens. In 2022, NIF piloted Rawabit (“Connections” in Arabic), a year-long leadership program designed to support young Palestinians who have the potential to lead social change. NIFC’s 2026 project will educate new young Arab Israeli leaders and support their new civic initiatives. 

Municipal Leadership for the Prevention of Violence Against Women

Women Against Violence (WAV) works to prevent violence against Palestinian women citizens of Israel through shelters, crisis services, and local advocacy. Skyrocketing violent crime and poorly-funded public services in Israeli Arab cities make it difficult to prevent violence against women. NIFC’s 2026 project will convene and educate local leaders, as well as young people, about ways to prevent violence against women and advance gender equality locally

Inclusive Rehabilitation: Building Back Better for All Negev Residents

Bimkom strengthens democracy and human rights in the field of special planning and housing policies in the Negev for the 100,000 Bedouin citizens living in unrecognized villages. It also is a key player in efforts to rebuild Jewish communities adjacent to the Gaza border that were destroyed on October 7th. NIFC’s 2026 project will protect Bedouin citizens under threat of displacement through monitoring urban planning proposals and developing more inclusive planning recommendations.