YEDID News

A long time Israeli partner of Ameinu, YEDID ("friend" in Hebrew) was established in 1997 to promote social justice through a national network of Citizens Rights Centers in poor communities throughout Israel. YEDID is the only national organization that empowers Israelis to break the cycle of poverty through free individual legal and social assistance, community education initiatives and grassroots organizing for social change

“MIDOT is an independent global leader in assessing non-profit organizations’ effectiveness and potential for social impact. MIDOT’s recognition bears testimony to YEDID’s professional integrity, and is a rewarding reflection of the high standards we maintain.”

The Executive Director of YEDID is one of 10 shortlisted for the Rapoport Lifetime Achievement Award. Hundreds of recommendations poured in for wonderful women who have made a difference. From these, 15 extraordinarily impressive candidates were selected as finalists by our esteemed judges. 10 of these women are now candidates for the Lifetime Achievement Award, and five are candidates for a prize awarded to a yopung entrepreneur who is poised to set a worthy initiative into motion.

One of the most significant differences between Chanukah and Purim is reflected in each holiday’s traditional toy.

It is indescribably difficult to be abroad when such an important election is taking place in Israel.

On the very first night, I gained tools to develop projects with which I am currently engaged at YEDID

Since the social protest in 2011, few changes in the housing situation have taken place. But we aren’t giving up hope.