WIZO - Women`s International Zionist`s Organization - social services Skip to content Join us Donate WIZO: Doing What Matters Championing Zionism and feminism to uplift women, youth and children and build a more just, thriving society. Donate now Our Vision Leading transformative initiatives that promote social resilience and gender equality in Israel. For over 100 years, WIZO has impacted the lives of countless Israelis through all stages of life: from babies in our day care centers to youth in our youth villages, schools, and boarding institutions; young girls and women at pivotal life junctures in our women’s programs; and the elderly in our WIZO community centers and our Parents Home. 70,000 lives are touched by WIZO on a daily basis. I would be just another lost kid if it wasn't for the incredible teachers at WIZO Rehovot. Adi, WIZO Rehovot School Today I am strong, independent and I know my worth. I will never allow anyone to lay a hand on me again. Tamar, Safety Net I volunteer because giving is a mindset. It's a way of life. It's what being a WIZO woman is all about. Esther, WIZO Afula branch CHILDREN 12,000 Babies and Children in Good Hands 165 day care centers serving 12,000 children per year 18 comprehensive centers for children at risk 1 hotline for parental support YOUTH Building a future for 5,900 young women and men 5 Youth villages consisting of high schools, boarding schools and agricultural farms 3 Emergency centers for the urgent care of high-risk children 10 Foster family homes 1 Boarding school for post-hospitalization WOMEN Advancement of the Status of Women 16 Programs for women experiencing life crises Promoting legislation for women's rights 9 Supportive communities for women post-shelter: Safety Net 2 shelters for women and children victims of domestic violence COMMUNITY WIZO Israel - Local Branches Building Community 38 branches across Israel 100s of programs for children, young girls and women 45 Bigudiyot - Israel's largest secondhand thrift store chain 2,000 active volunteers of all ages, ethnicities and religions SENIORS Parents Home 1986: founded in Tel Aviv 105 residents 1/3 are Holocaust survivors A Global Women's Movement ACTIVISTS AROUND THE WORLD FEDERATIONS WORLDWIDE YEARS IMPACTING ISRAELI SOCIETY WIZO NEWS WIZO Israel – Sustaining Community Resilience in Times of War Across the country, volunteers and professional teams are providing direct, hands-on support Women Under Fire, Women Moving Forward: Support, Resilience, and Change in Times of War The prolonged reality of war has deeply affected daily life on the home front WIZO Education Division: Maintaining Stability, Care, and Continuity in Times of War Approximately 200 students remained in WIZO youth villages Early Childhood Under Fire: Continuity, Care, and Professional Strength The youngest members of Israeli society remain supported, protected, and cared for. International Women’s Day 2026: Women in Action, Even in Times of War Women don’t wait. They act. The Sovereignty of Responsibility: A New Phenomenology of Jewish Freedom We have just concluded a historic Meeting of Representatives, and the energy in the room was a clear signal of our future. Subscribe to our newsletters and keep up to date on everything WIZO Follow on Instagram Watch Our Videos WIZO Photo Resource Like on Facebook Connect on LinkedIn Hebrew site Website Policies Contact WIZO has earned the Midot Seal of Effectiveness, the gold standard for efficiency, transparency, and creation of social value for Israeli non-profit organizations. Created by Consent management Our website uses cookies for proper operation, to improve your experience, for statistical analysis and to display personalized advertisements. You can choose whether to allow all types of cookies or to reject them. 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