“The peace process can only succeed if it takes hold at the grassroots level. Givat Haviva makes a vital contribution to this urgent goal.”
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
GIVAT HAVIVA, founded in 1949, is Israel's oldest and largest organization working for civil society, peace, tolerance and democracy. In 2001, Givat Haviva was awarded the UNESCO PRIZE FOR PEACE EDUCATION for its innovative programmes and in July 2003 Givat Haviva, working with a Palestinian partner announced the re-opening of "Peace Radio" station.
Examples of Givat Haviva’s innovative programmes include:
‘CHILDREN TEACHING CHILDREN’ equips Jewish and Arab high school students with tools to respect cultural differences and build understanding. This award-winning programme is delivered by Givat Haviva’s Jewish-Arab Center for Peace.
‘THROUGH OTHERS' EYES’, an innovative youth photography project delivered by Givat Haviva’s Arts Center, brings Israeli Arab and Jewish youth together to learn photography. To complete the course, they visit each other’s homes and communities, to photograph, "Through Others' Eyes'" how their new friends live, work, study and play.
Other ARTS CENTER programs include: EARTH HOUSE, a meeting place built by Jewish and Arab youth using only earth and traditional building materials; PEACE POLE, a massive fallen eucalyptus trunk that was carved into a symbol of peace by Israeli Arab, Druze and Jewish youth.
MORESHET - HOLOCAUST EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER programs teach the lessons of the Holocaust, the importance of tolerance and respect and the dangers of racism, Moreshet programs include the new Abba Kovner resistance archives, a new initiative on Children in the Holocaust, the exhibit "Faces of Resistance: Women in the Holocaust"
CANADIAN FRIENDS OF GIVAT HAVIVA supports the important work of being carried out by Givat Haviva.
To learn more about all of Givat Haviva's many unique extremely successful programmes, please click on the link below.
WAGE PEACE THROUGH EDUCATION!! YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
To make a secure donation on-line through CanadaHelps.org, please click on the "DONATE NOW" link below.
Donations can also be made by cheque to the United Jewish Welfare Fund of Toronto (UJWFT)which includes Givat Haviva's programmes & projects amongst its diverse range of supported projects.
An official receipt for income tax purposes will be issued by the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto (United Jewish Welfare Fund of Toronto).
Please make your cheque payable to:
The United Jewish Welfare fund of Toronto, earmarked for Givat Haviva Fund.
Please mail your contribution to:
Angela D'Aversa, Assistant Director Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto,
4600 Bathurst Street,5th. fl., Toronto, Ontario, M2R 3V2.
To make your donation by credit card, please call Ms. D'Aversa directly at 416-631-5703
Interesting Links:
Givat Haviva Educational Institute, Israel
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Contact Information Canadian Friends of Givat Haviva Randi Sokolsky Executive Director 416-651-7347 (phone) 416-652-5927 (fax) |
1111 Finch Avenue West Suite 156 Toronto Ontario M3J 2E5 Canada |