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Israeli and Jewish organizations meet to discuss their commitment to “mending the world.” Hear from heads of Jewish organizations that are leading projects in Africa and learn about Israel’s National Agency for International Development and Cooperation or “MASHAV”. This group is an Israeli organization committed to international cooperation and they work to share innovation in the field of water management with the rest of the world.
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Members of a group called “Dream Doctors” accompany the organization “Israeli Flying Aid” to Haiti to assist in the aftermath of the 2010 devastating earthquake. Dream Doctors are specially trained medical clowns that are trained nurses who also bring joy and laughter to child patients and their families. Watch this video to see how these medical clowns brought song, laughter, and joy to those suffering in Haiti.
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Hear an incredible story about a humanitarian aid worker who was in Kashmir providing emergency relief for a community that considered Israel its enemy. Learn about an Israeli organization called “Save a Child’s Heart” a group that performs free heart operations on children regardless of nationality, race, religion, or financial situation.
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IsraAID, a non-profit organization based in Israel, flew in to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.See how Israeli aid workers helped with search and rescue, assisted with children, and calmed those dealing with shock and trauma. Learn how Israeli humanitarians made a real difference in New Orleans and how grateful the recipients of that aid were.
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In this slideshow of music and pictures, see the incredible humanitarian work an organization called Israeli Flying Aid performed in Myanmar in the aftermath of the 2008 cyclone. Israeli aid workers provide needed assistance and food to the victims of that tragic natural disaster.
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An organization called "IsrAID" has been bringing together Israeli and Jewish organizations to help in humanitarian efforts across the globe. This body coordinates relief efforts, search and rescue teams, re-building projects, and emergency aid whenever a community is in need. This video takes a look at IsraAID’s work around the world, specifically focusing on the assistance they provided to victims in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Hear from the founder of the organization, Shachar Zahavi, about the purpose and mission of IsraAID in bringing together groups to make a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals.
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In this video, learn about the numerous acts of humanitarian aid Israel has performed over the years (through 2007). Listed in this video are efforts that extend across the globe and have assisted countries suffering from natural disasters, bombings, and genocides. See photos of Israeli humanitarian aid helping the lives of people all over the world.
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