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| − | The [[Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers]] is an organisation established in 1942 by David Ben-Gurion. The organisation | + | The [[Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers]] is an organisation established in 1942 by David Ben-Gurion. The organisation was initially devoted to the welfare of Jewish soldiers fighting for the Allies during WWII.<ref>Greer Fay Cashman, 'The 'Yekke' Connection, ''Jerusalem Post'', 28 December 2012</ref> |
| − | “The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) provide for the soldier's military needs. We provide soldiers with the loving care and support they need through a range of recreation, welfare and educational services and facilities designed to enhance their wellbeing in service.” <ref>'[http://www.awis.org.il/making_donation.html About Us]', ''Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers website'', accessed 12 September 2014</ref> | + | The organisation provides the following description of its activities on its website: |
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| + | ::“The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) provide for the soldier's military needs. We provide soldiers with the loving care and support they need through a range of recreation, welfare and educational services and facilities designed to enhance their wellbeing in service.” <ref>'[http://www.awis.org.il/making_donation.html About Us]', ''Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers website'', accessed 12 September 2014</ref> | ||
During Operation Protective Edge AWIS distributed NIS 16 million to IDF soldiers.<ref>Lidar Grave-Lazi, 'News in Brief', ''Jerusalem Post'', 7 August 2014</ref> | During Operation Protective Edge AWIS distributed NIS 16 million to IDF soldiers.<ref>Lidar Grave-Lazi, 'News in Brief', ''Jerusalem Post'', 7 August 2014</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 14 September 2014
The Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers is an organisation established in 1942 by David Ben-Gurion. The organisation was initially devoted to the welfare of Jewish soldiers fighting for the Allies during WWII.[1]
The organisation provides the following description of its activities on its website:
- “The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) provide for the soldier's military needs. We provide soldiers with the loving care and support they need through a range of recreation, welfare and educational services and facilities designed to enhance their wellbeing in service.” [2]
During Operation Protective Edge AWIS distributed NIS 16 million to IDF soldiers.[3]
In 2013 the Israeli Ministry of Defence announced plans to replace AWIS and the Libi Fund as the primary entities for the raising of charitable donations for the IDF.[4]
People
The organisation is headed by the decorated Israeli army officer Brigadier-general (res.) Avigdor Kahalani.
Funding
The Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers receives some of its donations via supporting organisations in the UK (UK Friends of AWIS), Canada (The Association for the Soldiers of Israel), the United States and Panama (FIDF – Friends of the IDF), and Mexico. ( The Mexican Association for Soldiers of the IDF).[5] The Association has also received funding from the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.[5]
Notes
- ↑ Greer Fay Cashman, 'The 'Yekke' Connection, Jerusalem Post, 28 December 2012
- ↑ 'About Us', Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers website, accessed 12 September 2014
- ↑ Lidar Grave-Lazi, 'News in Brief', Jerusalem Post, 7 August 2014
- ↑ 'MOD yet to reform fundraising for IDF', Tenders Info, 14 November 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Greer Fay Cashman, 'Golani Tribute', Jerusalem Post, 8 August 2014
