NA'AMAT USA
Empowering Women, Youth and Families in Israel
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
NA'AMAT USA strives to improve the lives of women, youth, and families in Israel.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Day Care Centers
In partnership with its sister organization, NA'AMAT Israel, NA'AMAT USA supports educational and social service projects throughout Israel including the largest network of day care in Israel, multi-purpose centers for children traumatized by terrorism, technological high schools for at-risk teens, legal services, community and women centers, support for single parent families, counseling centers for the prevention of domestic violence, a battered women's shelter and other projects sponsored by NA'AMAT Israel.
Technological High Schools
NA’AMAT takes pride in giving a second chance to troubled teenagers who are struggling in traditional high schools by offering customized career-oriented training in fields crucial to the future of the State.
Technological High Schools
Seventeen alternative high schools with 3200 enrolled students operate throughout Israel (9 in the Jewish sector and 8 in the Arab sector). Students with a wide range of problems including abuse, neglect, addiction, and many from underprivileged backgrounds are welcomed into small classrooms taught by specially trained, caring teachers.
Many new immigrants from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union are also enrolled in the high schools. These schools combine academic subjects with courses in field such as communications, computer science, photography, computer graphics and fashion design. Teenage boys and girls combine theoretical studies with technological and vocational training. This hands-on learning is crucial, especially for many students with learning disabilities. Upon graduation, these students are prepared to succeed and live useful, productive lives.
Legal Aid and Family Rights Centers
NA’AMAT offers critical help to women seeking legal advice in areas ranging from domestic abuse to workplace related concerns.
Legal Aid Bureaus:
Central to NA’AMAT’s Movement for the Advancement of the Status of Women in Israel are its 30 Legal Aid Bureaus. In locations throughout the country, professionals offer help in such personal issues as domestic abuse and violence, employment discrimination, sexual harassment and illegal termination during pregnancy.
As part of its continuing role as a leader in the field for women’s rights, NA’AMAT submits petitions to the Supreme Court and spearheads the introduction of legislative initiatives to the Knesset.
Women & Family Rights Centers:
With facilities in Israel’s four major cities, NA’AMAT services over 10,000 women in need annually. Lawyers, social workers and counselors address issues confronting individuals and families with workshops support groups, couples’ mediation and one-on-one counseling. Innovative vocational and leadership courses are also offered to women seeking to advance their careers and to start new businesses.
Some of the topics and legal matters addressed in the Centers include the following:
-Work-related issues
-Domestic violence
-Family relations
-Single parenthood
-Special needs families
-Pre-marital and parental agreements
-Wills and bequests
-Mediation
-Economic and financial Counseling
-Workshops and support groups
Women's Health Centers
NA'AMAT operates 2 women's health centers in Karmiel, in Israel's Central Galilee, and Sderot, in the north-western Negev, close to the Gaza Strip.
Both centers offer a wide array of services intended to promote and improve women’s health and well-being. The Centers offer educational programs on childbirth, eating disorders, prevention of osteoporosis, family planning, menopause and nutrition.
There are also individual and group therapy programs for post-natal and menopausal women, and support groups for cancer patients and their families. In addition, the centers address women’s health issues, offer women empowerment workshops, joint activities for children and families overcoming the stress of rocket attacks in the area and also various health-related special projects.
Agricultural Youth Villages
Agriculture is the pride of Israel and NA’AMAT’s two Youth Villages, Kanot and Ayanot. These residential high schools, with approximately 600 students in each have many that come from underprivileged families. There is diverse population of teens with special needs. At-risk teens are offered the opportunity and the training to be part of this rich heritage. The students enrolled in these schools live there and regard the school as their home as well as a place of learning and socializing.
Ayanot has established vital training for paramedics. This EMT program trains students in basic medical practices, emergency services and ambulance work. Kanot features a program that prepares students to enter Hebrew University’s renowned School of Veterinary Medicine. They take the fundamental courses in the sciences as well as laboratory work and the chance to treat animals in veterinary clinics. Kanot also offers a 3 year program in police studies and criminology and prepares the students to join the Police Force. Kanot is also home to the Equestrian Center.
Along with their daily educational demands, these students are involved in extra-curricular and volunteer programs. Students visit seniors’ residences, help out at hospitals, work with animals and become big sisters or brothers to needy children. As they gain new skills and feel the admiration of others, these young people gain pride in themselves and their hope for the future.
Upon graduation, all students are ready to take the country’s demanding matriculation exam, a prerequisite for admission to Israel’s universities.
Professional Scholarships
Each year, NA’AMAT awards financial assistance to about 200 academically gifted Israeli women enabling them to follow their dreams and pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in challenging programs of study. Our scholarships include Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship for Law, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer Scholarship for Gender Studies, Nechama Rivlin Scholarship for Doctoral Students of Gender Studies, and Rona Ramon Scholarship for STEM research.
The criteria for selection ensure that qualifying women from all of Israel’s social circles are fairly represented. Many of the best and brightest of Israel’s most talented young women come from homes which lack the financial resources enabling them to continue their studies at the university level. Many have demonstrated special aptitude in fields traditionally occupied by men – engineering, science and law. By offering scholarship support, NA’AMAT ensures that these women of merit can develop the skills and education they need to realize their dreams and make their contribution to Israeli society.
The annual Scholarship Ceremony takes place in the summer where the scholarships are presented to the recipients with the participation of the President of NA’AMAT Israel, the Scholarship Fund Director and the Committee. Hagit Pe’er, President of NA’AMAT Israel explains, “This vital scholarship program began more than four decades ago thanks to the dedication of NA’AMAT’S original pioneer women, led by Golda Meir. These were visionary women who wanted to assist in advancing higher education among women in Israel.”
Domestic Violence Support
Statistics show that there are over 200,000 battered women in Israel and half a million children exposed to domestic violence each year. NA’AMAT has a long history of reducing the damage caused by domestic violence, but wouldn’t it be better to prevent it all together?
NA’AMAT is deepening and broadening educational offerings, legal aid, counseling, and training for our entire staff, to better serve our women and families. At our high schools and women’s centers, and in every facet of our organization, we provide opportunities for community members to understand all aspects of sexual harassment and ways to prevent violence against women. Our efforts in this area are evolving, and we welcome support that enables us to lay the groundwork for a more equitable society in Israel, while we continue to provide resources to those most in need.
Established in Tel Aviv in 1993, NA’AMAT’s Glickman Center for Family Violence Prevention was the first women’s shelter in Israel.
-Dedicated staff and volunteers ensure the physical and emotional security for up to 30 residents at a time, while up to 150 women receive counseling each month.
-The Glickman Center also provides counseling to treatable male perpetrators, and has attained a 90 percent rehabilitation rate.
-Dedicated to helping residents re-enter the mainstream as independent women, the Glickman Center provides legal advice, including conciliation and clearly defined divorce agreements.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Conference of Presidents 2021
American Zionist Movement 2021
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of scholars who earn a Bachelor's degree
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women
Related Program
Professional Scholarships
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Each year, 200 women receive scholarships and research grants from NA'AMAT to complete their advanced degrees.
Number of clients assisted with legal needs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Single parents, Low-income people, Immigrants, Victims of crime and abuse
Related Program
Legal Aid and Family Rights Centers
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
There are 20,000 legal counseling inquiries from Israelis each year that NA'AMAT answers and provides assistance to. We maintain legal aid bureaus and women's rights centers throughout Israel.
Number of children who have access to education
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Day Care Centers
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
NA'AMAT cares for approximately 12,000 children in our 180 day care centers as well as approximately 5,000 teenagers in our alternative tech high schools and youth villages.
Hours of legal assistance offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Family relationships, Women
Related Program
Legal Aid and Family Rights Centers
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
NA'AMAT operates 20 Legal Aid Bureaus across the country to assist women in the workplace and at home.
Number of children exceeding 80% school attendance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adolescents, Preteens, At-risk youth, Low-income people
Related Program
Agricultural Youth Villages
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our tech High schools and youth villages offer at risk teens a second chance on an education and each of the schools exceeds 80% attendance. We have recently added a middle school, to youth village.
Number of program participants who receive a secondary school diploma or GED
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adolescents, At-risk youth, Low-income people
Related Program
Technological High Schools
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Approximately 80% of teenagers in our secondary schools receive a diploma or equivalent.
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
NA'AMAT USA is a national nonprofit fundraising organization. Our vision is to promote a vibrant, inclusive, egalitarian Israel where all citizens and families have access to the resources they need to thrive, regardless of background.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
NAAMAT is the largest womens organization in Israel, at the forefront of improving the lives of thousands of women, children, and families through a critical network of womens health and rights centers, a domestic violence shelter, daycare centers, youth villages, high schools, scholarship funds, legal aid bureaus, and more.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
NAAMAT provides a range of vital services to support all families in Israel, regardless of social group, ethnicity, or religion. Offerings include daycare centers, including those with extra support hours, a life-saving domestic violence shelter, counseling services, and womens rights and empowerment centers. At NAAMAT, we believe that strong families are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant society, and we are committed to providing the resources and support necessary to help them thrive.
NAAMAT is committed to providing educational opportunities in Israel, through daycare, high schools, and academic scholarships for women pursuing advanced degrees. Half of the teenage students in our Youth Villages are boarders, receiving not only a rigorous academic education but also emotional and social support to help them overcome obstacles and succeed in life. At NAAMAT, we believe that education is key to elevating and creating a brighter future for all Israelis.
NAAMAT has a long history of advocating for womens rights and gender equity in Israel by pushing for policies that ensure equal pay for women and men, as well as protections against sexual harassment and domestic violence. Additionally, NAAMAT has been a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized groups in Israel, including minorities and immigrants, amplifying their voices, and pushing for greater inclusion in society. At NAAMAT, we believe every single human being counts.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
NA'AMAT USA continues to be strong and successful in our mission to support vital education and social services for women and children in need, in Israel. Our accomplishments are many. We have implemented a Strategic Plan for more effective and efficient management. We conduct virtual board meetings monthly to report and strategize for the future. We have identified strategic partnerships to align and collaborate with for maximum exposure and growth opportunities. We continue to evaluate our operational budget to keep our expenses low and maximize our contributions to programs and services provided by NA'AMAT Israel. We have also centralized the nationwide operations for efficient workflow. Our Articles of Incorporation and By Laws have been revised to reflect the current strategies and mission of NA'AMAT USA. Over the recent years, we have recruited new Leadership and continue to train and attract younger leaders to ensure the future of the organization. We have an international presence as we co-venture with NA'AMAT in 8 other countries, all with the same vision and mission. We are proud to have contributed to the following NA'AMAT facilities and programs: Day Care Centers, Tech High Schools, Youth Villages, Women's Health & Empowerment Centers, Legal Aid, Domestic Violence Treatment and Prevention Programs and Shelter.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
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NA'AMAT USA
Board of directorsas of 01/25/2024
Jan Gurvitch
Selma Roffman
First VP
Lea Templer
Treasurer
Susan Isaacs
VP Publicity & PR
Linda Schoenberg
Recording Secretary
Chellie Goldwater Wilensky
Immediate Past President
Susan Miller
VP Fundraising
Donna Levin
VP Membership
Judith Shamir
VP Programming
Randye Sable
Advocacy Chair
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes