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Changes in the environment Israel: 

Findings February 2004 Changes in the environment Israel

The report includes: 

Analysis Literature and research Change Clients Competition Surveys Sampled public and selected group Strategic Challenges Results interviews The report includes

Literature Analysis: 

Literature Analysis Changes in Israel Clients Competition

Changes in Israel: 

Changes in Israel From one of the fastest developing countries to a state facing growing internal and external problems and difficulties

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1 USA 2 Japan 3 Germany 4 UK 5 France 6 ltaly 7 Switzerland 8 Canada 9 Netherlands 10 Denmark 11 Norway 12 Belgium 13 Austria 14 Australia 15 Ireland 16 Finland 17 Sweden 18 Korea, Rep 19 Spain 20 New Zealand 21 Israel 22 Portugal 23 Greece 24 Hungary 25 Egypt 26 Czech Rep 27 Poland 28 Turkey 29 Iran 30 Jordan 31 Syria 1 USA 2 Japan 3 Germany 4 Switzerland 5 France 6 ltaly 7 UK 8 Canada 9 Netherlands 10 Denmark 11 Austria 12 Norway 13 Belgium 14 Finland 15 Sweden 16 Australia 17 Spain 18 New Zealand 19 Korea, Rep 20 Ireland 21 Portugal 22 Israel 23 Greece 24 Hungary 25 Egypt 26 Czech Rep 27 Turkey 28 Poland 29 Iran 30 Jordan 31 Syria 1 USA 2 Japan 3 Germany 4 UK 5 France 6 ltaly 7 Switzerland 8 Canada 9 Netherlands 10 Denmark 11 Norway 12 Austria 13 Belgium 14 Australia 15 Ireland 16 Finland 17 Sweden 18 Korea, Rep 19 Israel 20 Spain 21 New Zealand 22 Portugal 23 Greece 24 Hungary 25 Egypt 26 Czech Rep 27 Poland 28 Turkey 29 Iran 30 Jordan 31 Syria 1990 2000 2002 Economic Indicators 1990-2002 Prof, Rafi Melnik Kenes Herzelia December 2003

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2002 1 Finland 2 Norway 3 Denmark 4 Netherlands 5 Sweden 6 Switzerland 7 Austria 8 Canada 9 Hungary 10 Australia 11 USA 12 Germany 13 Czech Rep 14 France 15 UK 16 Japan 17 New Zealand 18 Belgium 19 Ireland 20 Portugal 21 Poland 22 Spain 23 Korea, Rep 24 Israel 25 ltaly 26 Greece 27 Turkey 28 Jordan 29 Egypt 30 Syria 31 Iran 1990 1 Finland 2 Denmark 3 Sweden 4 Canada 5 Norway 6 Hungary 7 Czech Rep 8 Switzerland 9 Austria 10 Germany 11 USA 12 Netherlands 13 Australia 14 Japan 15 Belgium 16 France 17 UK 18 Poland 19 New Zealand 20 ltaly 21 Portugal 22 Israel 23 Spain 24 Korea, Rep 25 lreland 26 Greece 27 Turkey 28 Syria 29 Iran 30 Egypt 31 Jordan Social Indicators 1990-2002 1996 1 Finland 2 Sweden 3 Norway 4 Denmark 5 Netherlands 6 Switzerland 7 Canada 8 Austria 9 Australia 10 Germany 11 Czech Rep 12 Hungary 13 USA 14 Japan 15 France 16 UK 17 Belgium 18 New Zealand 19 Poland 20 Israel 21 Korea, Rep 22 Ireland 23 Portugal 24 Spain 25 ltaly 26 Greece 27 Turkey 28 Jordan 29 Egypt 30 Syria 31 Iran

Unemployment: 

Unemployment Unemployment rate – up to 10.6% in 2003 High rate of male non participants in work force (1998)

Israel internal strength –Sderot index: 

Source :The survey was presented by the National Council for social security and Zionut 2000 at the Sderot conference in 2002 based on survey, data analyzing and publications. Israel internal strength –Sderot index 48% Israel is not a good place for youngsters to live in 37% not clear if the state of Israel will continue to exist as a sovereign state in the future. 27% cannot maintain mortgage payments. 22% cannot afford to use public transportation. 69% very concerned they will not be able to support their families in the future. 69% are bothered that they will be dependent on others. 62% are interested in, or already hold, a foreign passport.

Inequality and socio-economic gaps: 

* Source: The Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel. The Annual Report on Social Services 2003. Increase of 23% in inequality of income distribution in Israel (last 2 decades) Israel is graded relatively high worldwide (0.37 the highest is 0.575 Gini index) Inequality and socio-economic gaps Huge gap in expenditure on education

Socio-economic gaps: 

2001 - 1,169,000 under poverty line 2002 - 1,321,000 21.1% of total population *Source: National Insurance Institute report 2003. Socio-economic gaps 45% growth rate! Increase of 13.5% in one year!

Children in poverty: 

Children under poverty line in 2002: Jewish sector 20.4% Olim 22.4 South region (municipalities 10,000+)27.7% North Region (municipalities 10,000+) 44.9% The National Council for Children Care. Annual Report . 2003 Children in Israel) Children in poverty 618,000 children under poverty line Increased from 23.2% in 1995 to 25.2% in 2000 and to 28.1% in 2002!!!!

Children at risk: 

Children at risk 2.2 M children in Israel 330-350,000 at risk (15.5%) 130-150,000 in great risk (41%) 70,000 in care of social welfare (20.5%) 32-34,000 involved in delinquency (9.7%) Dr. Igal Ben Shalom: Next generation and national resilience, Herzelia Conference 2003

Children’s educational achievements : 

In spite of growth in national expenditure for education of gross national income from 8.5% in 1990 to 10% in 2001 – decline in achievements. Israel has one of the largest gaps in educational achievements: 49th out of 53 countries. Israeli pupils rank (8th grade) among the weakest internationally 46th out of 53. International comparison 1999 Prof. Ben David Tel Aviv University 2002 From past excellence to less than mediocrity today 1963 - Israel ranked first over 11 developed countries in mathematics 1999 – Israel ranked 39th out of 53 in mathematics & science. Children’s educational achievements

Israel’s Jewish growth depends on aliyah: 

*source :CBS 1948 – 2002 From 805,600 to 6.631 M - 723% Immigration balance total 2.375 M - 36% Immigration balance Jews 2.344 M - 44% Natural Increase total 3.412 M - 52% Natural Increase Jews 2.395 M - 45% Natural Increase Arab population 1.017 M - 80% Aliyah 2.964 M - 55% Israel’s Jewish growth depends on aliyah

Clients: 

Clients Olim children are more needy Negev and Galil Jewish majority at risk Partnership 2000 : successful partnership highlights the need to clarify Jewish Agency’s added value

Olim dropouts 2002 - grades 9-12: 

Olim dropouts from the education system are significantly higher than in general population. Olim dropouts 2002 - grades 9-12

Olim youth at risk : 

Growth of drug abuse from 6.5% 1990 to 10.5% in 2001 (Drug Authority data ) Olim youth at risk Olim suspected in criminal offences has tripled from 8% in 1993 to 24.1% in 2002. 11% growth of criminal records from 2000 to 2002. Growth of criminal records for olim from 2000 to 2002 – 25%!!!

Galil losing Jewish majority: 

Galil losing Jewish majority

Percentage of non-Jewish population: 

Percentage of non-Jewish population

Galilee land occupation: 

Galilee land occupation

Negev land occupation: 

Negev land occupation

Less olim to Negev and Galilee: 

Distribution of Klita by districts according to first locality in which olim settled (CBS): Less olim to Negev and Galilee Tel Aviv from 19% in 1995 to 25% in 2002 South district from 24% in 1995 to 18% in 2002 North district from 11% in 1995 to 9% in 2002.

Partnership 2000: 

Partnership 2000 Partnership 2000 started a decade ago and continues to be highly regarded by the partners Today there are 41 partnerships as opposed to 27 in 1997 There is full consensus among Israelis who believe the program is important in strengthening the Israel-Diaspora connection The program is yet to enroll a mega number of participants The program is well known in Israel and is regarded as a Jewish Agency initiative The role of the Jewish Agency needs to be better defined

Jewish identity and unity programs: 

Survey ordered by JAFI shows that there were 1,031 programs in 2000 Jewish identity – 673 programs (67%) Cultural integration of olim – 121 programs (12%) Strengthening society – 148 programs (14%) Discussion between groups – 69 programs (7%) Participants in programs : Continuous activity – 160,000 One time activity – 275,000. Large number of programs touch relatively small number of people Jewish identity and unity programs

Competition: 

Competition Rapidly growing competition: civic society raises more dollars, but market share of National Organizations goes down

Third sector organizations: 

* Source: Gidron, Bar, Katz. The third sector in Israel . Between welfare state and civic society 2003. The Israelis are caring and giving 1998 - 75% donate to charity 1/3 of the population volunteers Third sector organizations Sector almost tripled in 18 years to 34,291 NGOs Government funding doubled but represents lower share of sector funding – down from 75% in 80s to 49% in 90s

Trends in philanthropy: 

Israel income in foreign currency* to NGO’s Over 4 times in one decade** Income to National Organizations Decrease of 50% of income in one decade *Source: Bank of Israel, CBS 2003. **During 2001 & 2002 there was decline in total amounts received in Israel Trends in philanthropy

Summary of findings: 

Summary of findings Significant social and economic gaps, more so among children, presenting a true threat to Israel’s future capacities An environment of intensively growing competition which effectively changes the rules of the game A fear of losing the Jewish nature of the state of Israel

Initiatives and Opportunities: 

Initiatives and Opportunities Encouraging new initiatives by Israeli philanthropies provide both opportunity and challenge

Yaniv - The united initiative of children and youth at risk in Israel : 

A nationwide startup designed to give those at risk the chance to grow up into productive, independent adults Yaniv has raised so far close to 90M$ aiming to raise 250M$ to be matched with Israeli Government. Creating a total budget of 500M$ Yaniv is a new imitative which is in its planning process Initiated by ORAN Foundation together with SACTA-RASHI Foundation aiming to develop a Partners Forum including private and public donors, foundations, the Israeli Government and the Jewish Agency Yaniv - The united initiative of children and youth at risk in Israel The Mission: Preventing marginalization Maximizing existing infrastructure Creating new solutions The concept Holistic approach in an umbrella mode of operation

Atidim - Excellence in periphery: 

Atidim - Excellence in periphery Pre – Atidim – 13-18 Programs for high level matriculation certificate enable entry to prestige university faculties. 2003 - 21 municipalities, 40 schools. Atidim - Academic Atuda - pre–military Programs for high level military service – preparatory courses for special population, pre service academic degree. 2003- 776 students, 40% olim. Atidim for industry – after military Programs for integrating university and industry. Students are sponsored by industry which offers work after school in periphery. Partners: Israeli Government, IDF, Foundations, Universities, colleges, Jafi Unique built-in tracks for age13-30

Public surveysSampled survey of entire population (499)Survey of selected group ( 277): 

Israel January 2003 Dahaf research institute Public surveys Sampled survey of entire population (499) Survey of selected group ( 277)

Most think JAFI essential / indispensable: 

80% of public thinks JAFI is indispensable (more among veterans than olim) JAFI’s indispensability in relatively conspicuous among young people ages 18-25 (94%) Academics, intellectuals and media personalities think that JAFI is less essential than the sampled public Most think JAFI essential / indispensable

Awareness: Jewish Agency is perceived not to be widely known : 

When initially asked 63% responded that they heard nothing or very little about JAFI However on further questioning 74% knew of JAFI’s activities Awareness: Jewish Agency is perceived not to be widely known

Major factors threatening Israel’s internal strength:: 

Major factors threatening Israel’s internal strength: Gaps between groups in the Israeli society and Fear of becoming a minority

Mission: the Jewish Agency should focus!: 

Most recognized missions of the Jewish Agency are: Aliyah Israel Diaspora relations Maintaining Jewish identity among world Jewry Aliyah means Aliyah and Aliyah promotion. Social programs together wit the government of Israel 68% agree that JAFI should serve interests of all Jews not only Israel Selected group view ‘Kesher’ more important than sampled public. Olim view Aliyah more important than ‘Kesher.’ Mission: the Jewish Agency should focus!

Relations with the Government of Israel: Be more independent: 

Relations with the Government of Israel: Be more independent 62% think that JAFI should be able to decide on its missions independently More of selected group against JAFI being a fund serving government needs Olim support less ( 49%) JAFI independence than veterans (65%) 56% think that JAFI should fund klitah as well as aliyah (higher among olim)

Image needs change !: 

Has a bureaucratic image Less political Cut down administration! Image needs change ! Fundraising in Israel 58% think that Israelis should be asked to contribute and an additional 13% think it is quite fair Intellectuals, businessmen, and Government officials disagree Israeli donations to fund social projects in Israel Don’t sign checks, be task oriented, develop added value, accountability and measure success