Israel
News update
An agreement between the Israeli Ministry of Justice, JDC Israel and Yad Hanadiv (the Rothschild Foundation) on the creation of GuideStar site was signed on 18 March 2009, following two years of negotiations. According to the agreement, the Israeli Registrar of Non-profit Organisations of the Ministry of Justice (responsible for regulating non-profits) will support the project with the data reported to it and fund half the project for 5 years, while the other half will be funded by Yad Hanadiv. JDC, an institution with a distinguished history of cooperation with both Government and Third Sector Organisations, will be responsible for operating the project. Read more: Agreement on the Establishment of an Israeli GuideStar Signed.pdf
Press release from the Ministry of Justice in Israel: Ministry of Justice (Israel) Press release.pdf (English)
Ministry of Justice (Israel) Press release (Hebrew)
View pictures from the Guidestar Israel Contract Signing Ceremony
Project Staff
Director: Royi Biller
Development Manager: Benny Shlesinger
Status
The need for CSO transparency is accute in Israel and the feasibility of the project is being tested. The working focus is developing a data acquisition strategy while the technology of the GuideStar Platform is being tested.
Project Vision
The project will allow full transparency to civil society organisations in Israel nationally and globally as the project will contribute to the GuideStar International platform.
Important Dates
- Summer 2008: Signed MOU
- Second part of 2008: Conclude Technical Feasibility
- Spring 2009 : Conclude Feasibility phase
- Summer 2009: Launch of site
Supporters
The project is currently being developed as a joint venture between Yad Hanadiv, the Joint Distribution Commitee (JDC Israel) and the Justice Ministry.
Contact Details
Royi: rbiller@yadhanadiv.org.il
Benny: shlez@guidestar.org.il
Office: Phone +972-77-5402923; Fax +972-77-9236273
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