Social impact. How are our programs effecting not only the children receiving therapy, but the community as a whole? This signature ripple effect is central to Shalva's mission. We can help a child walk, hold a spoon… hold a job, but if the culture isn't embracing, then we've reached a dead-end. That's why our plethora [...]
Last week, in a devastating fire that left its mark on the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem, the Maskilei Pihu middle school was destroyed. The school is a fixture of the community and provides special education for young adolescent boys from the religious sector around Jerusalem. With nowhere to hold classes, Shalva immediately answered the [...]
Over Chanukah, the children of a unique branch of Shalva's After School Activity Center were invited for a three-day marathon of fun; a mini-vacation at Shalva. They were treated to sleepovers, movie parties, carnivals, sports, arts and crafts, singing, dancing and much, much more. For the children themselves, the extended sleepover was an exciting change [...]
On Wednesday, Israel's Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services held their annual NGO conference in the Shalva National Center. The Ministry's choice of Shalva as the venue for this important annual summit is a strong statement of the ever-strengthening partnership between the Shalva and the Israeli government. When addressing the audience of 360 leading [...]
At the annual Shalva Gala Dinner, 2,000,000 NIS was raised to benefit Shalva's many programs for children with disabilities including a new Judo program to be headed by the esteemed Israeli Olympic bronze medalist Ori Sasson. Sasson donated his Rio Olympic Judo Jacket to Shalva which was auctioned at the dinner for $100,000. The Gala [...]
There are many incredible ingredients that make Shalva so unique. Engaging the community is one of those crucial elements. In 2016 alone, we reached 38,500 friends. Each one contributes to raising the banners of love, hope and human dignity across the globe. And it's their support that make our transformative programs possible. Shalva has just [...]
This week, the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem hosted the first Conference on Poverty and Disability. The event took place in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services and the Shalem Foundation. The concept was planned and executed by Prof. Rimmerman, head of the Dept. of Social Work in University of Haifa [...]
Peace is achieved when different parties can rise above their differences and meet on a higher common ground. For the members of Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders, creating healthy smiles for all populaces is that higher ground. The Alliance is committed to promoting peace and well-being through oral health by building bridges among dental [...]
Los Angeles Angels baseball superstar, Albert Pujols, along with his wife Deidre made a historic visit to the new Shalva National Children’s Center on Sunday, November 20 during the course of his maiden trip to Israel. This was the first time a major American baseball icon had ever visited Shalva and was arranged by Shimrit [...]
Sapir, a long time Shalva participant, is also one of Shalva’s favorite ambassadors. When dignitaries from around the world come to visit and learn, Sapir is right there to present them with a rose and her signature heart-melting smile. Sapir grapples with progreria, a rare syndrome that causes young children to show signs of extremely [...]
