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Because of pandemic surge, the Taboola internet marketing company had to cancel its New Years celebrations, but turned their misfortune to joy by donating all the food it had ordered to the women and children taking part in WIZO’s “Safety Net” program in WIZO Israel centers in Hadera, Kiryat Yam and Carmiel. WIZO’s Safety Net … Read more

WIZO Nahalal Youth Village is participating in a unique educational cycling program operated by Bartali –Youth in Movement, an NGO named in commemoration of “The Righteous Among Nations” Gino Bartali, the Italian cycling legend and only athlete to win the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, before and after WWII. During the war, Bartali … Read more

Bar Mitzvah celebrations were held yesterday for Ahuzat Yeladim students.  Congratulations to our young men. Such pride! The children at WIZO Australia’s Ahuzat Yeladim in Haifa are faced with many challenges and a difficult reality. We are here to provide them with equal opportunities. These moments, when they look like all other children who have … Read more

At WIZO, we perform miracles every day as we turn obstacles into opportunities for the citizens of Israel. And we do it, with your help. with the ‘oil’ that you provide, that helps to light the beacons of hope for a more invested Israeli society. Chag Chanukah Sameach

From World WIZO Chairperson Anita Friedman: “When they are abandoned to their fate – we should be perturbed about their future, troubled not only by the violence itself and the rate at which it is increasing, but also from the fact that nobody is disturbed by this phenomenon. Tens of thousands of women have been … Read more

Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, figures show 26 women were murdered by their partners in Israel in 2020 The number of domestic violence complaints between spouses in Israel jumped by 315 percent in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study released on Sunday. Ahead … Read more

WIZO NSW recently held, on zoom,  a quarterly State Council & Executive Meeting. President Diane Symonds gave an update on Israel: Last month, WIZO’s 101st birthday was celebrated at an event for approximately 200 volunteers, staff and guests at the Hadassim youth village.  Highlights included a panel of WIZO’s experts, and guest speaker Gila Almagor, … Read more

Australian Jewry is in mourning this week following the tragic and untimely death of Tzvi and Itty Ainsworth, who were among residents confirmed killed in the Florida building collapse disaster. The couple were known for their love of life, positivity, kindness and dedication to both family and friends and will be sorely missed by many … Read more

WIZO NSW received a disturbing report from Israel on the weekend – that Covid-19 has seen an 800% increase in domestic violence complaints, and a 26% increase in requests for help from domestic violence victims to social and victims welfare centres and shelters. Anita Friedman, World WIZO Chairperson was quoted as saying “The findings are … Read more

WIZO’s pioneering work in preventing domestic violence is being noticed by the world. This NEWSWEEK article tells the story of WIZO’s Violent Men’s Hotline, the only one in Israel and one of a few in the world, offering guidance and counselling to thousands of men in the cycle of domestic violence, preventing untold suffering to … Read more