Social and Economic Justice
Promoting Equality for Everyone
NIFC works to reduce social and economic gaps as a means of safeguarding democracy and building a cohesive society.
With 1 in 3 Israeli children living below the poverty line, the Israeli public is more united behind the desire for social and economic justice than on any other single issue.
Specifically, our work focuses on some of the most critical root causes of socio-economic gaps: the lack of housing options and deep inequality in the distribution of public resources.
Examples of recently-funded projects include Adva’s gender equality analyses of Israel’s state budget and Bizchut’s disability rights hotline.
New Israel Fund's Shatil
Tzameret–Kama: Advancing Women as Leaders in Social Change Organizations
Shatil is the operating department of NIF in Israel. Shatil has been promoting women’s rights since its inception 40 years ago. Today in Israel, women staff are the majority within social change organizations but are only the minority in leadership roles. In 2023, Shatil developed a three-month leadership program called Tzameret-Kama for Arab and Jewish women currently in middle-management positions. In 2024, this project will convene a second Tzamaret-Kama course for Arab and Jewish middle-management civil society leaders looking to advance into more senior roles and continue to build an alumni network of Arab and Jewish women working in civil society.
Director’s Note: Your Impact in 2025
This year has been tough for Israeli civil society, but they still stood firm for our shared values: democracy, equality, and peace. In fact even amid political turmoil, war, and deep social challenges, your giving fueled these Israeli partners to fight relentlessly...
Donor Spotlight: Orli Matlow
NIFC supporter Orli Matlow is a comedian and writer who hosts the podcast War is Stupid: An Anti-War Podcast About War. This interview is part of a series highlighting NIFC’s supporters and their stories. What was your relationship with Israel when you were growing...
Awarding a “Truth to Power” Prize for Lifetime Achievement to Riki Kohan Benlulu
NIF is proud to announce that Riki Kohan Benlulu, one of the most prominent leaders of the struggle for public housing in Israel, has been awarded a special Lifetime Achievement honor as part of NIF’s 2025 “Truth to Power” Award. The Truth to Power Award is granted...
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