Sustainable Cities and Communities When Jonathan Haran and Victor Haym Hajaj look around the world they see beauty and majesty; buy they also see what is lacking. “Things we take for granted, like food, water, sewer systems, are missing from vast regions around the world,” says Haran. In the summer of 2012, when civil war […] The post SDG 11- The Sustainable Group — A Village in A Box-By Dr. Eitan Eliram Lead Innovation Strategist July 2024 appeared first on Social Impact Israel ..read more

Decent Work and Economic Growth In 1961 former US President John F. Kennedy coined the guiding principle of public activity to this day “Don’t ask what your country can do for you; but rather ask what you can do for your country”. Today, more and more business companies are asking themselves not only what value […] The post SDG 8 – Shifting from “Profits Only” Mode to an Economic, Social and Environmental Impact Model -In collaboration with Dr. Eitan Eliram Lead Innovation Strategist June 2024 appeared first on Social Impact Israel ..read more

Sustainable Cities and Communities Over the decades, Israel’s housing sector has dealt with rapid changes in the physical, economic, and social aspects of the country. The Israeli government has been involved in shaping the housing market, but challenges remain. Among several public housing companies providing low-income housing solutions, the Amidar National Housing Company is a veteran body […] The post SDG 11- Amidar – Affordable Public Housing in Israel-By Dr. Eitan Eliram Lead Innovation Strategist May 2024 appeared first on Social Impact Israel ..read more

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Communities all over the world are divided by conflict. Religious differences, political violence, racial tensions, wealth disparities, and so much more are continually causing issues between, and within, countries. Luckily, there are organizations working to facilitate conversations that promote peace in regions of conflict. One such organization is Seeds of […] The post SDG 16-Seeds of Peace Spreading Around the World-By Dr. Eitan Eliram Lead Innovation Strategist Jan. 2024 appeared first on Social Impact Israel ..read more

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Home SDG 16-Seeds of Peace Spreading Around the World Communities all over the world are divided by conflict. Religious differences, political violence, racial tensions, wealth disparities, and so much more are continually causing issues between, and within, countries. Luckily, there are organizations working to facilitate conversations that promote peace in regions of conflict. One such organization is Seeds of Peace.    Seeds of Peace Seeds of Peace was founded in 1993 and began with a simple summer camp that brought together ..read more

Quality Education Home SDG 4- Revolutionizing Education with University of the People  Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” A good education empowers people to get a job, make smart financial choices, gain a new perspective, and so much more. Education even has the power to lift people out of their circumstances to a place where they can reach for a more hopeful future. Unfortunately, not everyone has easy access to education because in many cases it’s just too expensive. UNESCO predicts that by 2025 , 100 millio ..read more

No Poverty Home SDG 1- Hackaveret – Combating the cycle of poverty with innovative projects Every community has a portion of the population that comes from a disadvantaged background. At-risk youth, people with disabilities, financially strapped elderly, and more groups all suffer from a lack of resources. The lack of resources and other problems facing these communities often lead to a recurring cycle of poverty. Social change is required to assist and support these underserved groups, which is why organizations like Hackaveret exist.  Hackaveret – The Hive Hackaveret was found ..read more

Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 7 -Riding the Power of the Wave Inna Braverman, founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power is one of the rare breeds of female entrepreneurs who took the leap into the Israeli startup sector to create a company based on her own technology. Born in 1986 in Ukraine, Braverman was only several weeks old when she was catapulted into the world’s largest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl. Her newly formed baby’s lungs recoiled from the polluted air and she suffered respiratory arrest. Braverman’s mother, fortunately a nurse, gave her mouth to mouth resuscitation which save ..read more

Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 6 – Watergen: From Air to Water  “By 2025, 50% of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas,” says the World Health Organization. Confronting these issues head on is Israel’s very own Watergen. Two billion people around the world use a source of drinking water contaminated with feces, with horrific side effects such as Cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio. Confronting these issues head on, Michael Mirilashvili, Chairman of Watergen has aired his opinions clearly for the public claiming that Watergen’s technology is a real lifesav ..read more

Zero Hunger Home SDG 2 – COP28 & Food Security Don’t expect Israel to get all worked up about the arrival of the COP28 climate change summit in the UAE. The country has weightier issues on its mind – like war. Nevertheless, the two are not necessarily disconnected. Indeed, since the war’s outbreak analysts have published various assessments about whether the Hamas attack against Israel will hamper the objectives of COP28. Actually, before the October 7 Hamas massacre Israel was raring to go; even two months into the war it’s still trying to stay focused – as ..read more