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Jewish Agency 2009/10 Performance Report 1

2009/10 Performance ReportJewish Agency for Israel

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Dear friends, Theodor Herzl’s words—we are a people, one people—have been the operating principle at the heart of our vision and impact since we were founded in 1929 to secure the future of a connected, committed Jewish people with Israel at its center. The only thing that has changed? The challenges to that future.

Despite an environment that continues to be extremely challenging for all of us, our global partnership had remarkable impact over the past year. In the first days of 2009, as Israel was forced to defend her civilian population in the south during Operation Cast Lead, our partners worldwide and in Israel responded. With your support, the Jewish Agency took 23,500 youth out of the line of fire for respite programming in the north and center of the country. Our Amigour public housing subsidiary, which houses 2,000 elderly residents in the areas attacked, renovated 500 shelters used throughout the war and repaired over 700 apartments damaged by missiles.

To confront the increasing intensity of anti-Israel and antisemitic incidents surrounding the war, we joined forces to launch a special web site with hasbara information in five languages and to help organize rallies around the world. Unfortunately, this spike is not an anomaly; it heralds an escalating and disturbing global trend.

With “Israel Apartheid Week” becoming ‘institutionalized’ at universities around the world, we expanded our corps of young pro-Israel emissaries on campuses. At the same time, our MASA Israel Journey team was hard at work on campuses promoting long-term formative Israel experiences. This year we reached an impressive milestone: since its launch in 2003, MASA has brought 45,000 young Jews between the ages of 18-30, from 60 different countries, to Israel. The impact on the Jewish future is simply incalculable.

Acting on behalf of our worldwide partners, and representing all the streams within Judaism, the Jewish Agency initiated meetings with Israeli government ministers over legislation concerning the Conversion Law and the question of “who is a Jew.” We want to thank worldwide community leaders for raising the concerns of world Jewry in a very timely manner. This effort strengthened our influence with the Israeli leadership, preventing potentially disastrous consequences. The office of the Prime Minister has requested that the Jewish Agency take an active role in deliberations on future legislation before any final decisions are made.

Meeting our fiscal responsibility While the power of our partnership at work is impressive, this has been another tough year of decisions for our global leadership. The Jewish Agency’s Board of Governors approved a 2010 budget of $321.7 million. In the 2009 budget, facing an unprecedented global economic crisis, we slashed expenditures by $73.4 million. In the 2010 budget, we have cut another $23 million from our operating budget. One thousand fewer new immigrants will have an initial home in an absorption center. Fewer children and youth in the FSU will have a transformative summer camp experience in 2010. While we continue to exact the greatest possible impact from every single dollar spent, these cuts directly affect the people who rely on us and also compromise our ability to react quickly in emergency situations.

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Shoel Silver Chair, Budget/Finance Committee

Hagai Meirom Treasurer

Investing in the Jewish future At the dawn of the last century, the challenge was to build a homeland for the Jewish people as central to securing its future. Our global partnership met that historic challenge. Over the ensuing decades, we did not need to enhance the commitment of Jews to their people or to Israel—it was there in abundance. While the timeless vision of the Jewish Agency remains unchanged, the challenges today confronting a secure Jewish future demand that we recalibrate our global partnership.

The Jewish Agency’s unique role as the bridge between the Jewish State and the Jewish people worldwide places on us a sacred obligation to act. Taking these bold steps now, together we will guarantee the continuity of our Jewish people, and the place of Israel at its heart.

Leading our global partnershipIn 2009, our leadership made sweeping changes to the Jewish Agency’s governance. A process was also launched by lay leaders and senior staff to revisit our 2004 Strategic Plan. As we look forward, we must confront fundamental changes reshaping our Jewish world. In today’s “global village” when the bonds connecting so many to our faith and to each other are weakening and when Israel finds itself under constant attack, many young Jews are becoming disconnected from their Jewish identity, from their Jewish roots and from Israel. This challenge must be addressed by Jewish communities in the Diaspora and in Israel alike—the survival of our people depends on it.

Refining our strategySubject to the approval of our Board of Governors, the Committee on Strategic Goals and Priorities has reached an agreement on basic strategic directions that focus on building Jewish identity of Jews around the world and in Israel. Harnessing social activism and other platforms to connect young Jews to Israel and to each other, these will leverage the Jewish Agency’s unique strengths and added value in areas where we are already engaged and remain committed: bringing Israel into Diaspora communities; fostering direct partnerships to strengthen Israeli society; engaging next generations through powerful Israel experiences; and facilitating successful aliyah, the ultimate Israel experience.

Natan Sharansky Chair of the Executive

Richard L. Pearlstone Chair, Board of Governors

Some things never change.The Jewish Agency has been the Jewish world’s first responder since 1929. Anywhere. Anytime. When Jewish lives are at risk, we are there. Today, it means monitoring Jewish populations at risk and rising global antisemitism—and taking action. It means continuing to provide assistance to frontline populations in Israel even when it doesn’t make the evening news. Where will we be needed next? No one knows. But with your support, we’re ready.

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Last year, 133 Jews fleeing Middle Eastern countries came to Israel. There are still more than 60,000 Jews living in countries where they are at risk. The crisis in Kyrgyzstan this April underscored our imperative to maintain a constant state of readiness to respond when the Jewish community was caught in the violent crossfire during a national state of emergency. Within hours, we were on the ground. Life is increasingly tenuous for the remnants of Jewish communities living in many Arab countries. Less obvious but equally troubling is the situation in countries experiencing a convergence of economic collapse and rising antisemitism, or those that have cut all diplomatic ties with Israel. The Jewish Agency continuously monitors the situation around the world, ready to act. Ready to keep the promise that any Jew, for any reason, can make Israel home.

To a child touched by terror, it’s far more than just a camp. 236 traumatized Sderot kids growing up in the shadow of rockets had a chance to heal during Passover break. This summer, camps will take place all over Israel tailored to the special needs of 700 children traumatized by terror. Our Israel Experience program staff will be joined by the Society for Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) and the Israel Youth Hostel Association (IYHA) to create camping experiences that incorporate a wide range of therapeutic intervention. This is just one example of the ongoing impact the Fund for Victims of Terror has on the lives of the most vulnerable Israelis—those left in the wake of violence directed against civilian populations.

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As of April 2010, the Fund for Victims of Terror has helped some 2,300 families by distributing $8 million in direct aid.


The Jewish Agency and the Government of Israel are the main partners in the COORDINATING FORUM FOR COUNTERING ANTISEMITISM (cfca.org.il). The frequency of antisemitic incidents in most countries continued to escalate from the previous year. In general, the blurring of boundaries between Israel, Zionism and Judaism has accelerated. The comparison between Israel and the apartheid regime in South Africa is totally groundless and is an example of a modern antisemitism whose purpose is to demonize Israel. With “Israel Apartheid Week” happening on university campuses around the world this year, the Jewish Agency is expanding its corps of young pro-Israel emissaries on campuses.

A year of escalating antisemitic activity worldwide.

Our 1,900 emissaries are key connectors, bringing Israel into communities worldwide—ready to act quickly in times of crisis.

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five years as I navigated life in Israel without my family. From the moment I made aliyah throughout my service in the IDF, the Jewish Agency helped me make sense of my rights as a new immigrant—and as a soldier. And, they were there again as I made the difficult transition back to civilian life. More than teaching me what I was eligible for, they helped me

apply for school grants and rental subsidies. It’s made all the difference.”

Katie, originally from Los Angeles, CA

Last year, some 700 young immigrants alone in Israel finished their military service, with 75% committed to staying in the country. You gave them the wIngS to succeed.

16,465 new immigrants came to Israel in 2009 ... a 17% increase


12,803 new immigrants living in our 27 absorption centers are transitioning to life in Israel.

855 young people from the FSU started new lives through our special aliyah frameworks like SELAH.

356 Ethiopian young adults accelerated their education and professional opportunities through our KEDMA absorption program.

4,000 olim families and singles connected to our AT HOME TOgETHER volunteer network of veteran olim and Israelis for indispensable support.

2,600 people were settled directly in cities through our new FSU InCEnTIVE PROgRAM.

2,111 young immigrant soldiers connected with their Jewish identity through nATIV. Of those not born Jewish, 90% opted for conversion studies.

You rolled out the red carpet for 1,800 new immigrants and fast-tracked their absorption.In addition to individualized employment services and an information-rich portal into the Israeli job market through our ALIYAH JOB CENTER, this past year we introduced ALIYAH ON A RED CARPET to streamline initial absorption services. During their first 24 hours in Israel, immigrants are able to register for health insurance, open a bank account, sign up for cellular service and deal with Government ministries—all in one location. Starting a new life in any country is hard. We are active in Jewish communities throughout the world, providing information to those considering life in Israel. Last year, some 100,000 people explored aliyah opportunities through fairs, community activities, seminars and individual counseling.

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Last year you partnered with 2,200 young pioneers from 40 urban and rural communities in the negev and galilee to transform risk into opportunity for 36,000 vulnerable Israelis.

“After the army, I wanted to be part

of building a different future for the Negev. The socioeconomic gaps between here and the center of the country are significant. But so are the opportunities to close them. Starting this student-run café was a solution to help young people here break out of the cycle of disadvantage by giving them an opportunity to succeed. It’s amazing to see the power self-confidence

can have on their lives.”

Noam, KAMA community

Transforming risk into opportunity for Israel’s youth

350 Ethiopian-Israeli preschoolers increased their command of Hebrew, reading and writing by 26% through YESODOT.


nearly 1,000 high-risk teens living in YOUTH ALIYAH villages received the educational and emotional support to heal and thrive.

Over 800 Ethiopian-Israeli students achieved extraordinary levels of academic success through ATIDIM programs.

15,500-plus disadvantaged students in pre-ATIDIM were prepared to compete for the prestigious IDF Academic Reserves.

1,055 teens spanning 19 communities are in nET@, a three-year after-school program to fast-track them into technology careers.

500 college students in ATIDIM for Industry are on a solid path to success, interning at one of 142 participating companies.

with your support, 48 students are earning advanced degrees at Hebrew University as ATIDIM Cadets for Public Service—committed to giving back as community professionals.

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53 young north Americans volunteered in this new year-long program, teaming up with Israeli counterparts in P2K partnered communities to work with at-risk populations.

“Being associated with the partnership has

opened my eyes. The connection it creates is incredible.” Teaching English in two schools and in after school programs, I have become part of a network helping kids from diverse backgrounds grow and develop. Making a difference takes everyone working together... Youth Futures trustees are part of this partnership, ensuring disadvantaged kids don’t fall through the cracks. To see the progress in our students and the change we can make together is an experience I will take with me for the rest of my life.”

Mollie, OTZMA ITC volunteer for the Arad/Tamar/New Jersey/Delaware partnership;

participant in the MASA Building Future Leaders program

You are giving 10,000 at-risk Israeli children, youth and families the tools to compete on a level playing field through Youth Futures.

Out of 32 Youth Futures localities, 26 are based on the P2K platform.


35 Israeli volunteers from seven P2K regions spent a year making Israel a vibrant part of 13 north American communities.

280 women from 14 communities worked in a collaborative efort to advance women’s health in Israel through Project ISHA.

You enabled 20,000 Holocaust survivors to receive the benefits they deserve by helping the Jewish Agency deploy 2,000 young social activists.

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40,000 individuals, 50% young people, participated in Partnership Living Bridge projects to build people-to-people connections.

Participation increased during the third annual Israel/Diaspora business- to-business initiative to engage business leaders as social activists.


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“Connecting to my Jewish identity

was a process. But living in Haifa during a 10-month study program was a turning point.The Jewish Agency’s MASA Israel Journey program brought me into a circle not just with others from around the world but with my Israeli peers. Last year, I returned to Israel

as a Taglit counselor. Back home I volunteer as a board member of the

Israeli Cultural Institute.”Gabor B, a young lawyer from Hungary



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“Connecting to my Jewish identity

was a process. But living in Haifa during a 10-month study program was a turning point.The Jewish Agency’s MASA Israel Journey program brought me into a circle not just with others from around the world but with my Israeli peers. Last year, I returned to Israel

as a Taglit counselor. Back home I volunteer as a board member of the

Israeli Cultural Institute.”Gabor B, a young lawyer from Hungary

You gave 9,400 young adults from 56 countries a priceless gift with far-reaching impact this year: a formative long-term Israel experience that will lead to lifelong engagement.

Approximately 45,000 young people were transformed by a short- or long-term Israel experience.

Some 36,500 young Jews, including 2,200 from the FSU, were introduced to Israel through a short-term experience.

In the FSU, 280 youth enrolled in our SHORASHIM (“Roots”) program and other Holocaust study experiences examined Jewish identity in the context of 20th century history.

890 young adults from the FSU participated in MASA programs, a 58% increase and the third year of strong growth.

In Argentina, 20,000 students in formal Jewish education and 2,000 in supplementary Jewish education at 66 centers are building a life-defining connection to Israel and their Jewish roots.

We are the leader in providing Israel-centered Jewish education and experiences worldwide.

In Budapest, the Beit Israel Cultural Center began strengthening ties with Israel and fostering Jewish community life across Central and Eastern Europe. The formal opening will be in September, 2010.


5,200 FSU youth attending our camps last year had a powerful Jewish connection ignited because of you.

Experiences uniquely efective in fostering Jewish identity and engagement for youth in the former Soviet Union, our 40 camps throughout the FSU are an extraordinary entry into Jewish life for thousands of youth ages 8-17. It’s just one part of our multiprong approach that uses the power of Israel to ignite connection in communities struggling with a 80% rate of assimilation.

537 young adults worldwide were trained by Machon Institute as leaders in Israel-centered education.

Reimagining the role of Israel in north American communities, MAKOM bolstered its efforts to position Israel in Jewish life. It published more than 150 articles, blogs and hot topics on www.makom.haaretz.com, reaching 15,000 readers each month. To date, MAKOM has worked in 13 communities and 70 institutions; trained 1,300 educators; and produced more than 300 educational items.

Our 1,900 emissaries are key connectors, bringing Israel into communities worldwide.

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3% SOUTH AMERICA

7% nORTH AMERICA2,400 in North America explored aliyah opportunities through fairs, community activities, seminars and individual counseling last year.

11,000 youth and 2,000 teachers in the Buenos Aires area are being enriched through Jewish identity programming.

44 informal Israel educators connected some 2,000 youth in Australia and South Africa to contemporary Israel through Zionist Seminars.

3% OTHER PARTS OF wORLD

1,200 young Israelis brought the vitality of Israel to approximately 100,000 youth in some 200 Jewish summer camps.

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Post-Taglit programs kept hundreds of Eastern European students connected to Israel and their Jewish Identity.

Some 9,500 youth in 45 Jewish day schools and 3,283 in 104 Sunday schools are being shaped by Jewish education.

6,100 people learned Hebrew and Jewish culture through our ulpanim; 39,000 participants in our youth clubs connected to their history and heritage.

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Over $27 million in loan funds for small businesses in the Negev and Galilee have been distributed in the span of 10 years.

One month after 38 young doctors from the FSU made aliyah, they entered our year-long, fast-track program to prepare them to practice medicine in Israel.

70,000-plus Israelis participated in educational, community, and economic development projects through one of P2K’s 45 partnerships.

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in purpose. Together, we are securing the Jewish future. We would like to thank each donor supporting annual campaigns worldwide, as well as our valued volunteer and professional partners at The Jewish Federations of North America, in Jewish federations

across North America, and at Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal. Your

enduring commitment to advance the work of the Jewish people’s global

partnership is writing the next chapter in our history.

Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado

Augusta Jewish Federation

Birmingham Jewish Federation

Calgary Jewish Community Council

Canton Jewish Community Federation

Central Kentucky Jewish Federation

Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation

Charleston Jewish Federation

Columbus Jewish Federation

Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston

Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation

Fall River UJA, Inc

Federation CJA

Flint Jewish Federation

Fort Wayne Jewish Federation

Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Greensboro Jewish Federation

Jacksonville Jewish Federation

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

Jewish Community Board of Akron

Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland

Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester

Jewish Community Federation of Louisville

Jewish Community Federation of Mohawk Valley

Jewish Community Federation of Richmond

Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma Counties

Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay

Jewish Federation of Arkansas

Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties

Jewish Federation of Brevard and Indian River Counties

Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts

Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

Jewish Federation of Collier County

Jewish Federation of Cumberland County

Jewish Federation of Delaware

Jewish Federation of Dutchess County

Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.

Jewish Federation of Edmonton

Jewish Federation of El Paso, Inc.

Jewish Federation of Fort Worth & Tarrant County

Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids

Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

Jewish Federation of Greater Austin

Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge

Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo

Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte

Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga

Jewish Federation of Greater Clifton-Passaic

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton

Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City

Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County

Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County

Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth County

Jewish Federation of Greater New Bedford

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven

Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans

Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City

Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County New York

Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland

Jewish Federation of Greater Rockford

Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, BC

Jewish Federation of Greater Wilkes-Barre

Jewish Federation of Las Vegas

Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties

Jewish Federation of Madison

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Jewish Federation of New Hampshire

Jewish Federation of New Mexico

Your core support powers our global partnership. No one gift touches more lives. In addition to your indispensable core funding, we would like to thank the many JFNA/Federations that made designated grants to critical programs and emergency campaigns.

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

Special thanks to our colleagues in the JFNA marketing division for their assistance in creating this list.


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Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York

Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana

Jewish Federation of Ocean County

Jewish Federation of Omaha

Jewish Federation of Orange County, CA

Jewish Federation of Ottawa

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area

Jewish Federation of Peoria

Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary

Jewish Federation of Reading, PA Inc.

Jewish Federation of Rhode Island

Jewish Federation of Rockland County

Jewish Federation of San Antonio

Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley

Jewish Federation of Sioux City

Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

Jewish Federation of Southern Illinois, Southeastern Missouri and Western Kentucky

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley

Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass, Inc.

Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley

Jewish Federation of the North Shore

Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties

Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities

Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region

Jewish Federation of Tulsa

Jewish Federation of Ventura County

Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties

Jewish Federation of Winnipeg

Jewish Federation of Broward County

Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Knoxville Jewish Alliance

London Jewish Federation, ONT

Memphis Jewish Federation

Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation

Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation

Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Minneapolis Jewish Federation

Network of Independent Communities

North Louisiana Jewish Federation

Savannah Jewish Federation

Springfield Jewish Federation

Southeast Missouri and Western Kentucky

Syracuse Jewish Federation

Tampa Jewish Community Center & Federation, Inc.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore

The Federation & Foundation of Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut

The Jewish Federation of Columbia

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts

The Jewish Federation, Inc.

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

UJA Federation of Greenwich

UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey

UJA Jewish Federation of Hamilton

UJA/Federation of Eastern Fairfield County

UJA/Federation of New York

UJA Federation of Westport-Weston-Wilton-Norwalk

United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey

United Jewish Community of Greater Harrisburg

United Jewish Community of Monterey Peninsula

United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula

United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo

United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien

United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh

United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks

United Jewish Federation of San Diego County

United Jewish Federation of Tidewater

United Jewish Federation of Utah

United Jewish Fund and Council of Greater St. Paul

Windsor Jewish Federation

Youngstown Area Jewish Federation

English-SpeakingCountry CampaignsUnited Israel Appeal Australia

UIA Federations Canada

United Jewish Israel Appeal Great Britain

Israel United Appeal-UCF South Africa

United Israel Appeal New Zealand

United Israel Appeal Hong Kong and the Far East

Keren Hayesod Singapore

European Region CampaignsKeren Hajessod – Vereinigte Aktion Fuer

Israel, Austria

Keren Hayesod – Verenigde Israel Actie, Antwerpen

Solidarité avec Israël et le Peuple Juif – Keren Hayesod, Brussels

Appel Unifié Juif de France

Keren Hayesod – Vereinigte Israel Aktion e. V., Germany

Keren Hayesod – Appello Unificato per Israele, Milano

Keren Hayesod – Appello Unificato per Israele, Roma

Keren Hajessod Schweiz – Vereinigte Israel Aktion, Zurich

Keren Hayessod Action Israël – Suisse Romande, Genève

Collectieve Israel Actie, Holland

Christenen Voor Israel, The Netherlands

Keren Hayesod España

Keren Hayesod, Portugal

Förenade Israelinsamlingen Sweden

Keren Hayesod – Dan Danske Israelindsamling, Denmark

Förenade Israelinsamlingen Finland

Patmos Foundation, Finland

Hjelp Jews Home, Norway

Fellesinnsamlingen for Israel, Norway

Keren Hayesod - Help The Jews Home - Faroe Islands

Keren Hayesod, Iceland

Keren Hayesod, Monaco

Eastern RegionCampaignsKeren Hayesod Athens

Keren Hayesod Thessaloniki

Keren Hayesod Ukraine

Keren Hayesod CIS & Baltic States

Latin American Region CampaignsKeren Hayesod Bolivia

Keren Hayesod Chile

Keren Hayesod Costa Rica

Keren Hayesod Colombia

Keren Hayesod Ecuador

Keren Hayesod Panamá

Keren Hayesod Guatemala

Keren Hayesod México

Keren Hayesod Paraguay

Keren Hayesod Perú

Fundo Comunitário Porto Alegre

Fundo Comunitário Rio de Janeiro

Fundo Comunitário São Paulo

Fundo Comunitário Curitiba

Keren Hayesod Uruguay

C.U.E. Venezuela

Campaña Unida Judeo Argentina

Keren-Hayesod / United Israel AppealWe would like to thank the KH/UIA campaigns worldwide. Your support powers our global partnership. No one gift touches more lives. one people connected one people connected one people connected one people connected one people connected one people

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In addition to the core support provided by our valued partners at Jewish Federations of North America and Keren-Hayesod, we offer profound thanks to our many friends and supporters worldwide who generously provide support through designated grants to our programs and emergency campaigns.

Designated Giving

Giora Ackerstein, Chairman and Managing Director, Ackerstein Industries Ltd.

Alfred Akirov, Chairman, Alrov Group

Amdocs (Israel) Ltd.

Avi Chai Foundation

Elliott and Marlys Badzin

Steve Beilowitz

Bezeq The Israel Telecommunication Corp, Limited

CAF Russia

Sol and Mitzi Center

Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany

Nochi Dankner, Chairman & CEO, IDB Holding Corporation Ltd.

Joan and Laurence Davis

DS Investment Funds

Ebenezer Emergency Fund

Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Inc.

Garfinkle Family Charitable Trust

Genesis Philanthropy Group

The Abraham Gertzman Fund of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

The Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation, Inc.

Hadassah - The Women’s Zionist Organization of America Inc.

Elie Horn, Lev Leviev, Aaron and Zev Wolfson

International Christian Embassy

International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims (ICHEIC)

Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York

Jewish Funders Network

Jewish National Fund

Dov Lautman, Chairman, Lautman Foundation

Leumi Acharai

Todd and Laurie Lustbader

Maranatha Chapel

Moms for Israel

Morningstar Foundation

The Andre and Katherine Merage Foundation

The David & Laura Merage Foundation

The Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds

NADAV Foundation

Negev Ceramics Ltd.

Night Owl Foundation

Perrigo Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation

Jodi Schwartz

Nathan T. Sedley Memorial Fund

Shelters for Israel (Second Generation)

Larry and Jane Sherman Philanthropic Fund

The Alan B. Silfka Foundation

Ronald Stanton

Raya Strauss Ben Dror

Youth Aliyah Germany

Youth Aliyah Switzerland

We would like to recognize the following visionaries who have made a legacy commitment to support the vital work of the Jewish Agency for Israel in perpetuity—an enduring legacy to secure the Jewish future.

Jewish Agency Endowment

Bennet Aaron

Joan Benstock

Herschel Blumberg

The Crown-Goodman Family

Betsy Gidwitz

Alex Grass, z”l

Arlene Kaufman

H. Irwin Levy

Norman Lipoff

Neil Moss

Julie Wise Oreck

Richard Pearlstone

Myra Reinhard

Jay Sarver

Ronald A. Sedley

Mike Shapiro

Jane Sherman

Alan Shulman

Carole Solomon

Richard Wexler


We would like to thank our many partners who have infused Israel’s communities with the educational, cultural and sports facilities to support community growth. The Israel Education Fund is a partnership of the Jewish Agency and United Jewish Communities.

Israel Education Fund

Anchorage, AlaskaBarnard J. Gottstein

Baltimore, MarylandThe Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Family

Charitable FundsThe Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Bergen County, new JerseyThe Joseph Appleman FamilyNorman Seiden

Boca Raton, FloridaWilliam Sheldon

Charlotte, north CarolinaJohn Belk

Chicago, IllinoisThe Estate of Mollie Goodman

Collier County, FloridaLorie Mayer

Denver, ColoradoThe David and Laura Merage Foundation

East Bay, CaliforniaLarry Ellison

Hollywood, FloridaThe Eleanor M. and Herbert D. Katz

Family Foundation

Houston, TexasJewish Federation of Greater Houston

Los Angeles, CaliforniaBenjamin D. & Harriet BagnoThe Chais Family FoundationAnita HirshThe Levy-Marcus FoundationShelters for IsraelSinai TempleStephen S. Wise Temple, Metuka

Benjamin, Director of Education

Metrowest, new JerseyMortimer J. Harrison Trusts

Miami, FloridaJoseph, z”l & Betty, z”l KopelowitzHenry, z”l & Eve RoseThe Russell Foundation

new Orleans, LouisianaThe Woldenberg Foundation

new York, new YorkThe Jacques Asseoff EstateAdele BeckerDiane BelferThe Gladys and Irving Coopersmith EstateCouncil of Organizations/Labor Zionist

OrganizationThe Ernst & Paula Deutsch FoundationHenry, z”l and Edith EverettSheldon GoldsteinThe Gould-Shenfeld FoundationJoseph Gurwin, z”l The Stella & Charles Guttman FoundationPaula & Henry HanoverThe Dr. Bernard Heller FoundationMyrtle Hirsh FamilyThe Jesselson Family FoundationBobi KlotzLeon MillerWilliam NewmanThe Claire F. Perlman Family, Isaac

Pulvermacher, ChairmanThelma RodbellThe Samuel Rubin FoundationYisroel SchulmanHarriet SloaneLeonard SternDavid & Marietta TeitlerUJA-Federation of New YorkLily WajnbergElaine Winik

Omaha, nebraskaThe M.H. Newman Foundation

Palm Beach County, FloridaSidney, z”l & Mildred, z”l EdelsteinThe Eugene & Estelle Ferkauf FoundationSylvia FriedDaniel M. & Bente S. Lyons

Palm Springs, CaliforniaHelene Berman, z”lJewish Federation of Palm Springs and

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Puerto RicoDavid Efron

Rochester, new YorkThe Futerman Supporting Foundation, Inc.Jewish Community Federation of Greater

Rochester

Sarasota-Manatee, FloridaAlfred R. GoldsteinLucien Levy, z”l The Sheldon Foundation

Tulsa, OklahomaThe Shusterman Family Foundation

waco, TexasThe Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation

washington DCHershel W. & Goldene, z”l Blumberg

waukegan, IllinoisMark Lidschin

wormleysburg, PennsylvaniaGrass Family Foundation


Spirit of Israel / People of Israel

Bank Hapoalim

Ben & Evelyn Lipshitz Charity Trust

BDO Ziv Haft

Carasso Group

Castro

Cellebrite

Check Point

Compedia

Comsecure

DS Investment

Eithan & Ala First

Erelim Inv. Ltd.

ExLibris

Formula Systems

Fritz Companies Israel T.Ltd

Gati

Gravity

HyperMedia Systems Ltd.

Ishaia & Jane Gol

Keshet

Lion of Judah Israel

Joel Koschitzky

Matrix

McDonald’s Israel

Microsoft R&D

Moshe & Esther Bronshtein

Oran Foundation

Paamei Tikva Ltd.

Pelephone

Shalmor Avnon Amichai /Y&R

Shibolet & Co.

Surecomp

Teva

Z.M.H. Hammerman Group

Non-Jewish Support

For more than three decades, through United Israel Appeal, the Jewish Agency has been the recipient of a US Government Grant to bring humanitarian migrants from countries of distress to Israel. A considerable portion of the funds are used to bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel and to settle them in temporary housing.

Initiated by Congress during the early 1970s in response to the first large influx of Soviet Jews to Israel, the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration supervises grant programs. Key members of the US Senate and House of Representatives have provided the leadership to assure continued support. Over the years,

members of Congress have recognized the continuing responsibility to help bring Jews to Israel from countries of distress based on the principle that free emigration is a hallmark of a democratic society, and therefore a priority of the US Congress. They look upon this grant as a concrete expression of these values.

United Israel Appeal (UIA)

Among others, we are particularly grateful for the long-standing major support and leadership of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, led by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, its founder, president and an active member of the Jewish Agency Executive. Based in Chicago with an

office in Jerusalem that maintains a close relationship to the Jewish Agency, over the past decade IFCJ has been an indispensable partner. From dramatic rescues of Jews in peril to ensuring every new immigrant has the support to succeed, IFCJ plays a major role in our ability to meet urgent needs.

We would also like to give special recognition to Pastor John Hagee for his unwavering commitment to Israel’s people and the critical support provided by the John Hagee Ministries, including considerable financial support for the Sapir Absorption Center and the Ben Yakir Youth Village.

The Jewish Agency would like to recognize those who have worked by our side to change the face of philanthropy in Israel—especially our main partner, the Spirit of Israel, founded by the Jewish Agency for Israel and Keren Hayesod-UIA in 1997.

The 230,000-plus donors to the Spirit of Israel campaign continue to make an extraordinary impact on behalf of Israel’s most disadvantaged populations. We would like to also express special appreciation to the following Israeli individuals and business partners for their outstanding support and volunteerism last year:

The Jewish Agency extends profound thanks to the many non-Jewish supporters who help make our work possible.

The United Israel Appeal, a subsidiary of United Jewish Communities, is a principal beneficiary of UJC’s United Jewish Appeal Federation Campaign.

Our profound thanks for the enduring commitment of our visionary leadership.

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Australia CanadaEuropeLatin AmericaSouth Africa

United States

World ZionistOrganizationReuven AdlerMeir AzariYossi BacharGavri Bar-GilNir BarkatOved BenozairHarvey BlitzKenneth BobDavid BreakstoneMeir CohenNochi DanknerStanley DavidsAvraham DuvdevaniPaula EdelsteinJerome EpsteinNancy FalchukAdy GaiNechemia GanotJoan GarsonHelena GlaserGael GrunewaldEitan HaberTzvi HassonAmos HermonRichard HirschShlomo KostinerAvi Krampa

Vernon KurtzOfer LaufmanDov LautmanMenachem LeibovicHana MelamedJoel MeyersAvi NaorEhud NaorArik NudelmanAvi PaznerAmir PeledLiat RavnerLeon RecanatiUri RegevUriel ReichmanSteve SavitskyLior ShilatZeev ShorAlan SilbermanMoshe SmithSondra SokalEfi StenzlerOfra StraussKalman SultanikMoshe TheumimRani TraininYehiel WassermanEitan WertheimerEric YoffieMoshe VigdorBen-Zion Zilberfarb

Richard L. Pearlstone Chairman of the Jewish Agency Board of Governors

Natan Sharansky Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency

Hagai Meirom Treasurer of the Jewish Agency

ExECUTIvE

Zeev Bielski 2005-2009Sallai Meridor 1999-2005Avraham Burg 1995-1999Simcha Dinitz, z”l 1987-1994Arye L. Dultzin, z”l 1978 -1987Joseph Almogi, z”l 1976-1978Pinchas Sapir, z”l 1974-1975

Arye L. Pincus, z”l 1965-1973Moshe Sharett, z”l 1961-1965Zalman Shazar, z”l 1956-1961Berl Locker, z”l 1948-1956David Ben-Gurion, z”l 1935-1948Arthur Ruppin, z”l 1933-1935

Our global partnership table

We are the only global partnership governed by Jews from around the world. The decision-makers that determine our strategic focus and funding priorities are your colleagues, your friends—people who care deeply about the Jewish future.

Representation by area of world:

Past Chairmen

BOARD OF GOvERNORS

Carole Solomon 2003-2007Alex Grass z”l 1999-2003Charles Goodman 1995-1999Mendel Kaplan z”l 1987-1995

Gerald Hofberger, z”l 1983-1987Max Fisher, z”l 1971-1983Founding Chair


Senior Management

Jewish Federationsof North America/UIABruce ArbitRichard BernsteinStephen BreslauerGary ErlbaumIris FeinbergDede FeinbergCheryl FishbeinMichael GelmanHarold GernsbacherBetsy GidwitzHerb GimelstobAndrew GrovemanMichael HorowitzSharon JanksLarry JosephArlene KaufmanLori KlinghofferLeonard Beth KiefferJoan LevinMark LevyKathy ManningNeil MossJulie Wise OreckKaren PackChuck RatnerMyra Reinhard

Shepard RemisLester RosenbergJay SarverStephen SeligJohn ShapiroBruce SholkDavid SilversRichard WexlerFred Zimmerman

Honorary Members:Charles GoodmanJane ShermanCarole Solomon

Keren Hayesod-United IsraelAppealJohanna Arbib-PerugiaRonni BenatoffPierre BesnainouSami BollagLaurence BorotMick DavisYechiel EcksteinAnita FischerMarc GoldAdnan KandyotiRobert Kaplan

Joe LebovicMark LeiblerDanny LiwerantLeonid NevzlinMenno PaktorStanley PlotnickShoel SilverJack SmorgonDavid SuttonHarvey Wolfe

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Alan D. Hoffmann, Director General

Dr. Misha Galperin, President and CEO, Fund for The Jewish Agency

Eli Cohen, Director General, Aliyah and Absorption Department

Leah Golan, Director General, Israel Department

Shay Felber, Director, FRD – Israel

Gerda Feuerstein, Director, Jewish-Zionist Education Department

Yaron Neudorfer, Director General, Finance Department

Josh Schwarcz, Secretary General and Director of the Companies Bureau

Moshe Shiff, Deputy Director General and Director of Human Resources

Arie Abir, Regional Manager, Europe

Maxyne Finkelstein, CEO, Jewish Agency for Israel- North America

Alex Katz, Regional Manager, Former Soviet Union

Yehuda Sharf, Regional Manager, Israel

Rony Steinitz, Regional Manager, South America

Larry Weinberg, Chief Communications Officer

At the onset of 2009, the Jewish Agency’s budget for core activities (i.e. financed from unrestricted revenue) was significantly cut. This enabled the Agency to balance its income and expenditures in this very difficult year, compared to a $21 million-plus net deficit from activities in 2008.

Nevertheless, these cutbacks, coupled with a reduction in designated funding during the year, substantially lowered the three operational departments’ activity levels from those of 2008, as shown in the first table below.

Activities were also reduced due to the completion of Israel Emergency Campaign (IEC) projects in 2008. Overall, the scope of operational expenses was constricted by approximately 26% before financial costs. Non-financial operational expenses totaled $482 million compared to $652 million in 2008.

During 2009, the Jewish Agency’s operations funded by restricted funds, not including projects funded by the U.S. Government grant, totaled $141 million compared to $247 million in 2008, a 43% decrease. $38 million of the decrease resulted from the completion of Israel Emergency Campaign (IEC) projects throughout the Jewish Agency.

During the first quarter, the strengthening of the dollar against the shekel favored the Jewish Agency; however, this advantage was eroded during the second and third quarters. During the fourth quarter, the exchange rate remained relatively stable as shown in the chart below.

The average exchange rate for 2009 was $1= NIS3.93, compared to an average of $1= NIS3.59 during 2008. As a result, the Jewish Agency’s 2009 shekel-denominated expenditures were nearly 9% lower on average in dollar terms during 2009 compared to the same shekel expenditures in 2008.

The economic crisis dramatically affected the Jewish Agency’s 2009 revenues, which were approximately $158.5 million (25%) lower than in

Management Discussion & Analysis

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Expenditures* 2008 2009 % Reduction

Immigration & Absorption (non-IEC) 120,272 89,158 25.9%

Education 106,599 82,315 22.8%

Israel (non-IEC) 77,355 64,631 16.4%

IEC (Israel & Immigration) 25,856 0 100%

* All numbers in U.S. $ thousands

2009 Reductions in Expenditures by Department

volatility of the Shekel-Dollar Exchange Rate


2008. As a result, the total revenues in 2009 were $483 million compared to $642 million in 2008. All categories of donation income–unrestricted, restricted for projects and restricted for allocations–fell during the year.

However, the Jewish Agency’s financial position (assets less liabilities) benefited from a nearly $27 million decrease in net liability to the Pension Fund in 2009–$170 million at December 31, 2009 compared to $197 million at December 31, 2008. Key reasons for this decrease were a higher-than-projected yield on the Pension Fund’s investments and changes to some of the actuarial assumptions.

Revenues from asset realization of $45.7 million were used to improve the Agency’s financial position. Nearly all this income came from payments by the Government of Israel related to the sale of the Amigour Apartments owned by the Jewish Agency and by some of its major supporters. Per the terms of the 1999 agreement, this revenue stream is expected to continue for the next five years.

The decrease in the Pension Fund

liability coupled with revenues from asset realization reduced the Agency’s accumulated deficit in unrestricted net assets by nearly $54 million, or 25.2%, during 2009. At the year-end, the accumulated deficit is less than the amount owed to the Pension Fund, showing, for the first time in many years, a surplus in net unrestricted assets before the Pension Fund liability is factored in.

The Jewish Agency has substantially improved its liquidity in recent years. Its working capital surplus, which minimizes the need to borrow for operations, was $80 million in 2009, compared to $49 million in 2008. It is worth noting that the working capital surplus each year is at its highest at year-end, reflecting the influx of funds in the last few weeks of the year.

Trends for 2010The Jewish Agency will focus on maintaining a balanced budget while changing to align with the strategic plan now being formulated and expected to be finalized later this year. The new strategic plan likely will cause operational changes over several

years. It may also prompt changes to the Agency’s structure and activity delivery methods.

The Jewish Agency is actively exploring opportunities to generate additional income from currently unutilized assets.

The MASA program, funded jointly with the Government of Israel, brought a record 9,400 young Jews to Israel during the 2009-10 academic year, a 15% increase from 2008-09. MASA is expected to continue expanding in scope and number of participants.

Finally, the continuing sale of the Amigour Apartments to the Government of Israel is expected to further reduce the Jewish Agency’s debt and improve its balance sheet, including working capital. In light of declining donations, particularly unrestricted donation levels, management will continue to maintain strict budgetary control.

Accumulated Deficit Compared to Pension Fund Liability

2000-2009 Working Capital Surplus / Deficit

Date of approval of financial statements: June 1, 2010

Shoel SilverChair, Budget/Finance Committee

Yaron NeudorferChief Financial Officer

Hagai MeiromTreasurer

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31,

2009 2008 Thousands U.S. $ Thousands U.S. $

assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 71,685 85,930 Short-term deposits in banks 51,000 - Accounts receivable 77,361 84,109

Total current assets 200,046 170,039 Investments and other assets 56,984 63,620

Fixed assets 152,807 147,987

total assets 409,837 381,646

liabilities Current liabilities Short-term credit from banks 1,894 449 Accounts payable 100,260 102,178 Liability for employee rights upon retirement, net 5,000 5,000 Current maturities of long-term bank loans and deposits payable 12,687 13,107

Total current liabilities 119,841 120,734

Long-term liabilities Bank loans and deposits payable 49,190 53,514 Liability for employee rights upon retirement, net 207,146 238,795 Other liabilities 9,154 15,415 Total long-term liabilities 265,490 307,724 Minority interest 359 256

Deficit in unrestricted net assets (159,500) (213,185) Temporarily restricted net assets 183,647 166,117

Total net assets (deficit) 24,147 (47,068)

total liabilities 409,837 381,646


Please refer to the companion document “2009 Financial Report” to review accompanying notes that are an integral part of these financials.

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31,

2009 2008 Thousands U.S. $ Thousands U.S. $

revenues: Unrestricted donations and contributions: United Israel Appeal, Inc. 101,276 122,915 Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal 42,842 47,129 International Fellowship 10,991 9,000 Direct donations & Spirit of Israel 365 662 Net assets released from restrictions: United Israel Appeal, Inc. 76,866 134,082 U.S. Government grant 28,997 37,508 Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal 33,997 54,394 Direct donations & Spirit of Israel 14,880 38,003 International Fellowship 19,239 20,515 Other income 153,699 177,410 Total revenues 483,152 641,618 expenses:Cost of activities and other expenses: Immigration and absorption department 89,158 120,965 Education department 82,315 106,599 Israel department 64,631 102,517 Amigour social housing 21,992 24,061 Allocations and social programs 81,696 130,974 JAFI-wide projects and organizational activities 105,194 121,500 Support functions 28,900 34,238 Allocation to World Zionist Organization 4,500 7,300 Global management 3,445 4,330 481,831 652,484 Income (deficit) from ordinary operations 1,321 (10,866) Financial expenses, net (793) (10,304) Income (deficit) from activities 528 (21,170) Non-operational income (expenses): Income from asset realization, net: Sale of Amigour apartments 44,166 44,322 Sale of other JAFI-owned assets 1,515 1,069 Decrease (increase) in pension liability, net 22,392 (65,950)Income from Kibbutz sector agreement - 30,800Early retirement program expenses (11,355) (7,445) Capital loss (8,187) - Non-operational income, net 48,531 2,796 Net income (deficit) for the year 49,059 (18,374)

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

2008 financial highlights

Unrestricted in use Temporarily restricted

For operations Board designation For projects For allocations Total

Thousands U.S. $ Thousands U.S. $ Thousands U.S. $ Thousands U.S. $ Thousands U.S. $

Balance at January 1, 2008 (200,985) - 179,333 - (21,652)

changes during 2008:

Temporarily restricted donations and contributions received: United Israel Appeal, Inc. - - 59,944 65,852 125,796 U.S. Government grant - - 37,508 - 37,508 Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal - - 21,639 32,785 54,424 International Fellowship - - 2,034 17,767 19,801 Direct donations & Spirit of Israel - - 28,619 11,312 39,931 Total received - - 149,744 127,716 277,460 Released from restriction - - (156,786) (127,716) (284,502)Net deficit for the year (18,374) - - - (18,374)Board designation (30,800) 30,800 - - - Release of fixed assets and restricted assets depreciation expenses 6,174 - (6,174) - -

Net change during 2008 (43,000) 30,800 (13,216) - (25,416) Balance at December 31, 2008 (243,985) 30,800 166,117 - (47,068)

changes during 2009:

Temporarily restricted donations and contributions received: United Israel Appeal, Inc. - - 43,621 38,242 81,863 U.S. Government grant - - 28,997 - 28,997 Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal - - 18,524 21,056 39,580 International Fellowship - - 589 19,350 19,939 Direct donations & Spirit of Israel - - 18,916 6,840 25,756 Total received - - 110,647 85,488 196,135 Released from restriction - - (92,284) (81,695) (173,979)Net income for the year 49,059 - - - 49,059Adjustment of Endowment fund 103 (103) - - - Release of fixed assets and restricted assets depreciation expenses 4,626 - (4,626) - -

Net change during 2009 53,788 (103) 13,737 3,793 71,215 Balance at December 31, 2009 (190,197) 30,697 179,854 3,793 24,147

Please refer to the companion document “2009 Financial Report” to review accompanying notes that are an integral part of these financials.


IndexMessage from leadership 2

One people connected in times of crisis 4

One people connected to strengthen Israel 8

One people connected to effect transformative change 16

One people connected engaging new generations 20

Our global resources in action 24

Donor recognition 26

Global leadership 34

Financial highlights 36

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