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- Lisa Colter
From the Classroom Into The Fields | February 2024
Weekly Story: Remembering the Incredible life of Israeli Icon, Ruth Dayan
Israeli feminist, fashion and peace icon, Ruth Dayan, passed away this week. President Reuven Rivlin eulogized her as “a woman who became an Israeli legend in her own lifetime.” She was laid to rest in her beloved agricultural community of Nahalal.
- Lisa Colter
The Beginning of A Beautiful Friendship | January 2024
Weekly Story: Remembering the Incredible life of Israeli Icon, Ruth Dayan
Israeli feminist, fashion and peace icon, Ruth Dayan, passed away this week. President Reuven Rivlin eulogized her as “a woman who became an Israeli legend in her own lifetime.” She was laid to rest in her beloved agricultural community of Nahalal.
- Lisa Colter
Woman’s Best Friend | January 2024
Weekly Story: Remembering the Incredible life of Israeli Icon, Ruth Dayan
Israeli feminist, fashion and peace icon, Ruth Dayan, passed away this week. President Reuven Rivlin eulogized her as “a woman who became an Israeli legend in her own lifetime.” She was laid to rest in her beloved agricultural community of Nahalal.
- Lisa Colter
World WIZO Making an Impact
Weekly Story: World WIZO- Making an Impact
WIZO undertook a special project for International Women’s Day, the installation of a physical glass ceiling in the centre of Tel Aviv. The goal was to encourage women to break the glass ceiling and aim higher. Keep reading to learn more about the project.
- Lisa Colter
WIZO- Ending the Cycle of Violence
Weekly Story: WIZO- Ending the Cycle of Violence
WIZO is dedicated to helping women living with domestic violence and preventing violence in the home. Through operating two shelters for battered women, and their children, WIZO provides these women with the tools to be independent and live violence-free lives.
- Lisa Colter
A Powerful Message to Girls
Weekly Story: A Powerful Message to Girls
Last week at the MTV VMAs, pop star P!nk shared a moving conversation that she had with her young daughter and her impressions that followed the conversation. P!nk expressed a powerful message that emphasized the critical need to empower girls and young women in our society.
- Lisa Colter
Dalia Loves to Dance
Weekly Story: Dalia Loves to Dance
For long days, Dalia cowered in the corner of the room she shared with her mother and brother at a WIZO shelter, her body shaking in fear. Child psychologists at the shelter worked to restore the young girl's fragile confidence, and find happiness.
- Lisa Colter
Tal’s Story
Weekly Story: Tal's Story (Originally Published by World WIZO)
For nearly 100 years, CHW supports World WIZO and Shelters for Battered Women; helping to ensure women are protected, advocate for their rights, and instill a sense of hope within women in need. Read more for Tal's story.
- Lisa Colter
Female Empowerment through the Nahalal-Anieres Program
Weekly Story: Female Empowerment through the Nahalal-Anieres Program
Through the Nahalal-Anieres Program, barriers for young girls are being broken down. This unique program, which offers an education in engineering, has a 30% female student body, and is increasing annually.
- Lisa Colter
The Diversity of Women
Weekly Story: The Diversity of Women
Through capturing women and hearing their stories, the photographer Mihaela Noroc is emphasizing and celebrating diversity. This project broke down barriers and highlighted the importance of women being their authentic selves.
- Lisa Colter
Know Your Lemons
Weekly Story: Know Your Lemons
CHW undersands the immense importance of ensuring early detection and treatment of breast cancer. A new campaign, “Know Your Lemons” simplifies breast cancer detection for women, through using a carton of lemons to show the different warning signs.
- Lisa Colter
Providing a Safe Space for Women and Children in Need
Weekly Story: Providing a Safe Space for Women and Children in Need
Ranit came to a WIZO shelter in desperate need of refuge. After giving birth to her son, her husband became increasingly verbally abusive. Keep reading to find out how a WIZO shelter helped Ranit get back on her feet.
- Lisa Colter
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Weekly Story: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
WIZO has embarked on a campaign in light of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and created a powerful video that critically illustrates the steps takes following an act of domestic violence.
