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The Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality
and Shared Society
seeks to strengthen and coordinate the Jewish community’s efforts to address the unmet needs of Israel’s Arab, Bedouin and Druze citizens. Launched in December 2007, the Fund brings together Jewish and independent private foundations, federation supporting foundations and donor-advised funds, and individual philanthropists to make strategic financial investments in non-profit groups in Israel that focus on social change, and promote equality and coexistence.

Vision of the Fund
We are committed to a State of Israel which is based on the values of freedom, justice and peace, which guarantees social and political equality to all, and in which the benefits of economic development are shared by all inhabitants of the country – all as envisioned in the Declaration of Establishment of the State of Israel.  We see an Israel which provides equal opportunities and fair access to public resources and in which every individual is part of an inclusive society with a positive shared future.

Mission of the Fund
The mission of the Venture Fund is to leverage the collective resources of members and stakeholders by funding strategic initiatives in Israel that will:

  • Build mutual respect and understanding between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel;
  • Increase opportunities for Israel’s Arab citizens to share equally in the social, educational, and economic life of the country; and
  • Promote structural and institutional reforms that support the vision of Israel as a shared society that benefits all of its citizens.

Grantmaking
The Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality and Shared Society focuses its grantmaking on projects that address issues of equality and shared society within the areas of Education and Economic Development and Opportunity.  There is also an interest in incorporating components of capacity building and government accountability. The intersection between Education and Economic Development is viewed as a unique and coherent funding area for the Venture Fund.

Proposals for 2010-2011 - By Invitation Only

The Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality and Shared Society accepted proposals by invitation only for the 2010 funding cycle. Please check the website for guidelines and instructions for future funding cycles. If you have any questions, please contact Gail Zucker.

Consultation Visit - 2009

Click here for photos and information from the Social Venture Fund's Consulation Visit to Israel in May 2009.

For more information
Please contact gail.zucker@jewishfederations.org