Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO)

WIZO USA FUNDS WELFARE INSTITUTIONS IN ISRAEL INCLUDING: A. TWELVE DAY CARE CENTERS THAT SERVE CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS MUST WORK LONG HOURS. WIZO DAY CARE CENTERS PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN WHERE EVERY CHILD'S EMOTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS ARE MET. B. TWO SCHOOLS AND YOUTH VILLAGES, INCLUDING SEVEN DORMITORIES TO HOUSE AT-RISK YOUTH. FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH VILLAGES AND DORMITORIES ENABLE ALL CHILDREN ACCESS TO ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. WIZO YOUTH VILLAGES ENSURE EVERY STUDENT HAS TOOLS TO EXCEL AND COMPETE IN A COMPLEX GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. THE VILLAGES HELP STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL POTENTIAL AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNAVAILABLE. C. TWO SHELTERS FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN THAT PROVIDE A SECRET AND SAFE RESIDENCE FOR FAMILIES ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WOMEN LIVING IN WIZO SHELTERS ARE OFFERED VOCATIONAL TRAINING, THERAPIES, AND SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS TO PREPARE THEM FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. D. A CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY. THE CENTER SERVES TO PREVENT THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY THROUGH INTERVENTION AND ONGOING THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT. THE CENTER PROVIDES THE ONLY MEN'S HOTLINE IN ISRAEL, ESTABLISHED TO PREVENT VIOLENT INCIDENCES. E. TWO COMMUNITY CENTERS PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN INCLUDING SPORTS, ACADEMIC TUTORING AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING SHELTER OPEN DURING COVID QUARANTINE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN FLEEING DANGEROUS PARTNERS. ACTIVITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN INCLUDING SPORTS, ACADEMIC TUTORING AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING. F. Foster Homes - Mishpachton Family Unit: For students that require special assistance to progress in their studies and personal issues, provides a foster home where students live as a cohesive family through their high school. The "parents" of this family are actually trained social workers who provide the structure, supervision, and nurturing.