Azrieli Foundation Israel

Azrieli Foundation Israel is a registered Israeli non-profit organization (amutah) that is dedicated to strengthening Israeli society by advancing initiatives in the fields of education, medical and scientific research, community, welfare, arts and culture.

The Foundation continues the Azrieli family's tradition of giving, which began in the 1980's. The Israeli foundation was established in 2008 thanks to funding and support of the Azrieli family. Its values are grounded on David Azrieli's commitment to help individuals make the most of their potential. 

The Foundation’s activities focus on:

v  Philanthropic donations to non-profit organizations and institutions in Israel in the fields of:

o    Education, with special emphasis on:

§ Reducing educational gaps

§ Technological/vocational education

§ Environmental education

§ Pluralistic Jewish education

§ Architecture

§ Holocaust education

o    Medical and scientific research

o    Developmental disabilities, with emphasis on integrated housing in the community

o    Israeli society and welfare

o    Arts and culture

Most donations are initiated by the Foundation and yet, the Foundation does consider proposals from non-profit organizations in Israel that operate in its areas of interest, and according to its criteria.

v  Management of the Azrieli Fellows Program, which promotes academic excellence and leadership by provision of Israeli graduate studies fellowships, international post-doctoral fellowships and returning faculty fellowships.

Azrieli Foundation Israel works in close collaboration with Azrieli Foundation in Canada,

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