Forgotten People Fund: vital support for the Ethiopian community
Ever since the Ethiopian community started arriving in Israel, they have suffered from physical and social problems arising from a dramatic change in culture and social structure. Poverty, unemployment, domestic violence and crime are huge problems in these communities and the Forgotten People Fund is doing all it can to relieve the suffering by providing financial assistance, food vouchers, health advice and other practical help.
Target: £19,636 to fund professional scholarships for 18 students.
Bet Shean Foodbank: delivering food parcels to the needy
Hunger is a really big issue for those living in poverty. Over a third of the residents of Bet Shean, a small town located in the north of Israel, are registered with the welfare department and struggle to provide enough food for themselves and their families. The Bet Shean Foodbank is run 100% by volunteers who prepare, package and deliver food for the needy for Shabbat and the holidays. Much of the food that they deliver is donated by local members of the community, Kibbitzim and venue halls.
Target: £4,418 to pay for 5,000 hot Shabbat meals for struggling families and elderly people in Bet Shean
MTova : computer access and training for underprivileged populations
MTova operates 5 computer centres throughout Jerusalem aimed at providing underprivileged populations with the necessary computer literacy skills needed to succeed in today’s world. These programmes help bridge social gaps, reduce unemployment, and improve the earning powers of the underpaid.
Target: £8,697 to fund 3 employment courses for new immigrants
Dental Volunteers for Israel: Free dental treatment for Jerusalem's poorest children
Dental problems in children can result in serious illness, pain and social problems. DVI is the only clinic in Israel to provide dental treatment and preventative education to Jerusalem’s poorest children – for free. All the dentists are volunteers, many on holiday from overseas and 80% of the materials used are donated by manufacturers. Treatment here is of the highest quality and oral health education sessions are given to every family
Target: £14,818 to fund a course of dental treatment and education for 118 children living below the poverty line in Jerusalem.
Garden of Hope Nursery: providing a lifeline to parents of young children
The Garden of Hope nursery offers day care for Ethiopian-Israeli children aged 1-3 in the Ashkelon area. The parents of these children are faced with the struggle between making ends meet and caring for their young children and this nursery provides a solution that enables parents to go out to work whilst their children are cared for at a very low cost.
Target:£7,945 to fund the shortfall in nursery fees for 15 children
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