WE create  
  opportunity  
  for all Israelis  

Solving Israel’s socioeconomic challenges is critically important not just for individuals in need, but for the whole country. Those in the Arab sector, Haredi communities, and children and families living outside more developed, urban areas often have fewer social and economic opportunities than other Israelis, feeding an intergenerational cycle of disadvantage. To mitigate this challenge, comprehensive JDC programming emphasizes education and community engagement, as well as outreach to at-risk youth, providing them with counseling and the professional training needed to thrive in Israeli society.

A strong Israel requires a strong workforce. But Israel’s average salary is one of the lowest for developed countries — that’s one reason why JDC is focused on boosting economic productivity, providing people entering the job market with education, professional development, and skills training, as well as supporting developing businesses in struggling industries.

Advancing inclusion and independence for Israelis with disabilities can help mitigate physical, financial, social, and emotional damage faced by people with disabilities and their families confronting opportunity gaps. That’s why we work to offer affordable supportive housing options and innovative models for individualized care.

JDC starts from the top, training and convening government leaders, municipalities, and the nonprofit and business sectors to collaborate and communicate – leading to better systems, better services, and better lives for Israelis in need. Addressing the “digital gap” is one of our key priorities. The dynamic and rapid pace of digitalization across Israel has created great opportunities for many in the country, but some parts of the population haven’t been able to access these advances. Together with our partners, JDC is connecting all Israelis with the most innovative technologies.