WIZO Receives Gold Rating

WIZO has received a gold rating on the Maala Corporate Responsibility Index. The Maala ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Index, founded in 2003, is a framework used to assess the standards of corporate responsibility in Israel and measures the level of commitment and social-environmental impact of companies and organizations. The intensive audit process analyzes and scores a company based on a long list of criteria. 

Each year, the Maala ESG Index rankings are announced at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange with the opening of the trading day. WIZO’s leadership were among the guests invited to press the button that officially opens the stock exchange. 

This is the first time a nonprofit organization has integrated into the Maala Corporate Responsibility Index

WIZO received a GOLD rating in several categories, especially in employment standards, diversity in employment, ethics, and responsible corporate governance.

Beyond the field of community contribution, which is the very essence of WIZO as a nonprofit organization, WIZO stood out in the Maala Index in the rankings of employment standards, diversity in the workforce, ethics, and responsible corporate governance. In addition, WIZO was recognized for its intentions to implement improvements in the fields of environmental sustainability and responsible procurement.

CHW has been a proud partner with WIZO for over 100 years.

Read more about CHW’s partnership with WIZO.

Miraculous kidney donation at Hadassah Hospital

The miraculous kidney donation began in the middle of the night at the Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem. It was managed and coordinated by the National Transplant Center. Dr. Tamar Ashkenazi, director of the National Transplant Center, was in charge of coordinating the transplant.  Alongside her on the flight to Prague were coolers containing two kidneys that were removed overnight from two Israeli donors at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, which were intended for transplantation in two Czech patients.

In the evening, at around 10 p.m., the transplants in Israel were completed, and the Czech kidneys successfully functioned in the bodies of the Israeli recipients, as reported similarly from Prague regarding the Israeli kidneys that were transplanted in the Czech Republic. “We planned the process precisely, and were in constant contact with our counterparts in the Czech Republic regarding the surgical issues. Every action that takes place is critical and impacts the continuation of the operation,” said Dr. Ashraf Imam, a senior surgeon in the transplant unit at Hadassah, who participated in the transplant operation.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE ABOUT THE MIRACULOUS KIDNEY DONATION: https://m.jpost.com/international/article-804396

CHW Hadassim Students Win Televised Zionist Quiz Competition

On Yom Haatzmaut Day, WIZO held their annual Israel Zionist Quiz Competition. Congratulations to the WIZO team from CHW Hadassim!

Two of our CHW Hadassim students and their teacher won the world competition: Omer Barel,17 years, Uri Ben Yaakov, 17 years, and Baruch Yosef, history teacher.

What a remarkable achievement.

The commitment to Israel and Zionism is deeply ingrained in the WIZO education system. Our programs are leading the way in raising the next generation of Zionist leadership!

Read more about CHW’s Hadassim Children and Youth Village.

CHW National President Lynn Gillman Honoured With 40+ Year Ontario Volunteer Service Award

On May 13 in Ottawa, our very own CHW National President was presented with a 40+ Year Ontario Volunteer Service Pin and certificate. The awards were presented by Ontario MPPs Stephan Blais and Lucille Collard.

“I want to thank CHW for nominating me. It means a lot to me to be recognized for the many years of being part of such an important organization.” says Lynn. There were only a few 40+ year pins given out. Lynn was the first to be awarded and received overwhelming applause. MAZEL TOV!

Read Lynn’s Biography