Israeli Charity TEN YAD / Brazil

The soul-warming soup

The institution's priority is not to allow recession's cruel arm to impair human being's ability to respond to the hardships of life. Financial distress can become a dreadful prison for the individual. Throughout its 15 years of existence, Ten Yad - "lending a hand" has developed special food programs that attend to specific groups of users.

More than 2.100 people receive hot and nutritious meals every day through the 10 programs currently under operation, including the unprecedented "Meals on Wheels" program that ensures food safety for elderly people who cannot displace themselves due to severe health problems.

Full meals at home for who assisted unable to locomotion
:: Care in home for constrained to attend to in a public refectory
: :Regular visits to the care delivered by social workers
:: Motorized system of supply in two shifts
:: Use of "hot dishes" and hygienic practices.

Donations: INSTITUIÇÃO BENEFICENTE ISRAELITA "TEN YAD" / Brasil
Rua Ribeiro de Lima, 530 - Bom Retiro - SP - BR - Cep: 01122-000
E-mail: tenyad@tenyad.org.br
Bank Account: Banco Itaú - Agência: 0064 - Conta: 33460-0

The Jewish Funders Network

The Jewish Funders Network (JFN) is an international organization dedicated to advancing the quality and growth of Jewish philanthropy. JFN's members include independent philanthropists, foundation trustees and foundation professionals. It is a unique community that seeks to transform the nature of Jewish giving in both thought and action.

Membership is open to individuals and foundations that give away at least $25,000 annually in philanthropic dollars, and do so through the lens of Jewish values, no matter whether the funds go to a specifically Jewish cause or to a cause more broadly defined.

JFN is not a grantmaking organization and has no political agenda or affiliation. Solicitation information about members is not permitted and all member information is kept strictly confidential.

MISSION - VALUES

MISSION
The mission of the 'Jewish Funders Network' is to help philanthropists maximize the impact of their giving by assisting in: (a) identification of needs and challenges; (b) shaping of individual and collective Jewish responses to those needs and challenges; and (c) pursuit of opportunities to address those needs and challenges, rooted in Jewish values.

VALUES
JFN represent a broad spectrum of beliefs and attitudes in our membership. We do not shy away from confronting difficult issues, encouraging respectful dialogue, and making hard choices guided by the following principles:

Responsibility (Tikkun Olam - Repair the World) - Together, we face the many pressing problems that exist in the world and are committed to helping funders determine the responsible, ethical use of wealth in creating meaningful solutions. We have the courage to take risks and the willingness to fail in our attempts.

Equality (Betzelem Elohim - all of us are created as equals) - JFN are an open and egalitarian community, where no one member has more power or influence because of his or her wealth, position, religious observance, age, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Convened as a community of equals, united in our values.

Respectfulness (Derech Eretz) - We listen carefully and respectfully to others. We strive to create a safe place for provocative, confidential conversations about sensitive subjects, such as wealth, class, family dynamics, personal passions, Jewish identity, etc...

Inclusion (Aylu V'aylu - "This and also this") - We are a pluralistic organization, that values the richness of diversity and sees the opportunities for innovation and learning from conflict and divergent views. We promote shared inquiry, education, and informed action.

Partnership (Areyvut) - We do not advocate any particular funding cause, but act as an honest broker, striving to help donors connect with each other and root their giving in Jewish traditions, ethics and values. With humility, we facilitate the efforts of funders to be more effective, and to think critically about the possibilities for — and implications of — their philanthropy.

Charities Working to Prevent and Cure Breast Cancer

Charity Navigator.Org

Breast Cancer Charities	Rating
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund
The Rose
SHARE
Breast Cancer Connections
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Breastcancer.org
Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation
Young Survival Coalition
Breast Cancer Action
Breast Cancer Fund
American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Cancer Center for Detection and Prevention
Prevent Cancer Foundation
John Wayne Cancer Institute

Although breast cancer receives the most attention during Breast Cancer Awareness month each October, charities work all year long to raise funds for the prevention, treatment, and cure of this devastating disease. All throughout the year people have the opportunity to participate in various walks, runs, and other special events raising money to fight breast cancer. The pink ribbon has become the symbol for awareness of the disease and can be found adorning everything from soda cans and even sneakers.  
But how many of us stop to examine those pink ribbon charities soliciting our support?

At Charity Navigator we've done the work for you. We've reviewed the financial health of over 20 of the largest charities working to fight and prevent breast cancer in America. Although these charities have been very successful at generating support, together raising more than $1 billion annually in contributions, the disparity in their financial health is enormous.

The good news is that several of these charities efficiently utilize donations to pursue their mission of curing and preventing breast cancer. However, others will astound donors with their inefficient operations. For example, one charity spends just 2.3% of its budget on administrative expenses, while another spends more than 37.2%. Several groups spend at least 80% of their budgets on programs and services, while one spends less than 50%.

Click on the links to the right to learn more about the breast cancer charities soliciting your support.

Breast Cancer - Race for the cure

Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® & Israel Breast Cancer Collaborative

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® - Is the largest international volunteer organization to increase awareness of the fight against breast cancer and to support scientific research to prevent disease and will be starting its activities in Israel in October 2010 through 'Israel Breast Cancer Collaborative'.

This initiative is a continuation of the action plan of the organization to work globally for the discovery and production of the cure for breast cancer. The "Susan G. Komen for the Cure" is unique, it combines support for scientific research with funding for education, detection and treatment programs on a global scale.

The organization began with a promise of two sisters, Nancy Goodman Brinker and Susan Goodman Komen, when Susan was fighting her battle against breast cancer. The compassion and concern for Susan in relation to other people and the commitment and determination to make a difference when he suffered his own trial moved to his sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker, who promised his sister he would do everything he could to stop breast cancer forever. This promise exists and lives in the "Susan G. Komen for the Cure" Foundation and is serving as an inspiration to people around the world.
Since this promise made 30 years ago the Susan G Komen for the Cure has invested nearly US$ 1.5 billion worldwide in research, education, detection, treatment and awareness programs especially aimed at low income communities, where the need for awareness and education are higher.

Click here to make a donation to Susan G. Konner for the Cure  

AMIA - BECAUSE WE HAVE MEMORY

BECAUSE WE HAVE MEMORY...
WE DEMAND JUSTICE
"Vehigadeta Lebinjá..." "Y relatarás a tus hijos... a tus semejantes".
"...Ubajarta Bajaím..." "...Y elegirás la vida...".

AMIA - Jewish Community of Argentina
Pasteur 633. July 18, 1994. 9:53 pm

A loud explosion, followed by a giant mushroom of smoke and dust, destroyed 85 lives, 85 stories, 85 families.
Within seconds destroyed the headquarters of the Jewish organization most emblematic of Argentina and all that was around him.

Panic. Ambulances. People running. Broken glass falling from the windows of buildings, covering the whole street. Cries that arose from the crowd mixed miracle stories and tragic twist of fate.
Death by dozens. Death. Death. Seriously injured people transported to medical centers. Spontaneously, hundreds of volunteers are present to assist, to contain, to share tears.
The world had heard his wrath. The Argentine government is a silence that lasts until today. The whole company took to the streets to say enough.
The community had to reorganize. The building at 632 Calle Ayacucho began operating as a meeting place and information about the victims of the attack and headquarters of AMIA and CS. Soon resumed the essential functions, particularly those related to social service.
The community, in the midst of so much pain, respond.

85 fatalities. More than 300 wounded. A building with Jewish history of Argentina destroyed. An open wound that even today does not close.
The most horrific anti-Jewish acts after World War II happened in Argentina, in Pasteur 633. It was a July 18, 1994. 9:53 pm.

AMIA - Know and donate, click:  http://www.amia.org.ar/default.aspx

About Yad Hanadiv

Yad Hanadiv acts in Israel on behalf of a number of Rothschild family philanthropic trusts, continuing a tradition of support for Jewish revival in Palestine begun by Baron Edmond de Rothschild in the second half of the 19th century. Established in its present form in 1958, the Foundation’s work has been guided over the years by a distinguished Advisory Committee under the leadership of members of the Rothschild family. With the assistance of the staff of Yad Hanadiv, the Foundation seeks innovative opportunities to address the needs of Israeli society.

Major projects have included the building of the Israeli Knesset and Supreme Court, establishment of the Centre for Educational Technology, the Institute for Advanced Studies at The Hebrew University, Educational Television,Rothschild Prizes and Fellowships, the Jerusalem Music Centre, Israel’s Open University, the MANOF Residential Youth Centre, the Environment and Health Fund and Avney Rosha - The Institute for School Leadership.

Current Focus - The Foundation currently concentrates its grantmaking in the areas ofEducation, Environment, Academic Excellence, Civil Society and Arab Community. It funds the operation of the Ramat Hanadiv Nature Park and Memorial Gardens, and is cooperating with the National Library in planning a state-of-the-art, 21st century National Library for the State of Israel.

Yad Hanadiv initiates projects in its areas of focus and invites participation of specific organisations and institutions. Unsolicited proposals are considered in the framework of a modest programme of one-time assistance to organisations,which fit the General Grants guidelines.

Programmes
Education - Improving teaching and learning in schools to advance student achievement and expand access to quality education
Environment - Promoting research and science-based decision making for management of natural resources
Academic Excellence - Encouraging exceptional talent and research and supporting the development of vital scientific infrastructure
Civil Society - Strengthening the professional capabilities of non-profit organisations, in order to increase the effectiveness of Israel's Third Sector
Arab Community - Promoting access and participation of the Arab minority in order to encourage their inclusion as an integral part of Israeli society

Haiti earthquake - Six months later

When the earthquake struck on 12 January, the poorest country in the Americas was devastated. The world rallied, but not for long – much of the promised aid has not materialised. And while their Haiti government falters, many of the 1.5 million displaced Haitians are still sleeping rough…
by Peter Beaumont / guardian.co.uk
Most of the 13,000 US troops who were dispatched to Haiti in the immediate aftermath of the disaster have gone, their mission ended on 1 June. The paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne, who helped keep order and guard food distributions, have returned to North Carolina. The hospital ships that provided medical treatment to thousands have gone back to their home ports. A few hundred soldiers remain involved in reconstruction projects or with helping to keep the docks that are Haiti's lifeline running.
The scores of aid agencies that were either based there before, or rushed to the scene of the catastrophe, are now in transition from emergency relief to more long-term projects supporting the population in everything from food to sanitation. There are big agencies like the UN and Médecins Sans Frontières, as well as church groups and tiny one-man bands. Cubans, Venezuelans and Israelis. Volunteers from Boston, London and Sydney. In the immediate aftermath the ranks of the International Medical Corps (IMC) were swollen by hundreds of volunteer nurses and doctors from across America, who came to work two-week long shifts to help Haiti's medical services cope with an estimated 300,000 injured. Now the IMC is scaling back its emergency effort to concentrate on the primary healthcare support it provided to Haiti's clinics before the earthquake occurred.
Pledges of billions of dollars in aid from the international community remain unfulfilled, with only a fraction of the more than $5bn promised so far delivered. The delivery of crucial building materials has also been delayed. The Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission, set up under the chairmanship of former US president Bill Clinton, met last month for the first time.
"Please Help Us." - Six months later Jerry's new mural speaks of a different anguish: an angry frustration widespread among Haitians that, despite the huge emergency response in the wake of the catastrophe and the promises of billions, they have been abandoned. A desperate place before the earthquake struck, despite the brief moment of international attention it has become more desperate still. The smell of death may be gone but Haiti is still dying.