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The Hadassah Foundation is committed to ongoing learning about the field of gender equity, the needs of women and girls in Israel and the United States, and the best practices in philanthropy. And we are committed to sharing what we learn in order to strengthen and grow the ecosystem of feminist organizations. As part of this work, we have curated several recent news articles that are ...

Israel's war with Iran -- Operation Rising Lion -- is well into its second week, with civilians under frequent missile barrages and the death toll rising. During this frightening time, the Hadassah Foundation has been in close contact with our Israeli grant recipients -- organizations that improve the lives of women and girls -- and all are doing as well as possible under the ...

The Hadassah Foundation is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for our 2025-26 Spark Grants. These general operating grants are awarded to early-stage or modest-size organizations in Israel or the United States. We seek to support innovative organizations in their early stages of development that are addressing a gap in the field of gender equity in Israel or the U.S. Jewish ...

At a time when liberal democracy is under attack in both Israel and the United States -- and when neither country's government is prioritizing gender equity -- Hadassah Foundation grant recipients continue to work tirelessly on behalf of women and girls. They are mobilizing support for survivors of gender-based violence, defending low-wage female workers, preparing more women to take ...