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• Latet abstract "Latet (Hebrew: לתת‎, lit. to give) Israeli Humanitarian Aid was established with the aim to reduce poverty in order to build a better and just society. This is done by: granting assistance to populations in distress on a universal basis, motivating the civil society to give and to have mutual responsibility and by leading change in the national priorities.Latet Organization was founded in 1996 and runs throughout the country, serving as a national umbrella organization to 150 NGO’s and local organizations in all sectors, it is regularly assists 60,000 families a year. The organization is a-political, non-partisan and a non-profit organization. It is funded by donations only, with 95% of the contributions from both civil society and the business sector in Israel. Latet is operating with the help of more than 8,000 permanent volunteers around the country, giving over 270,000 volunteer hours per year in the various programs operated.The organization operates with full transparency and is audited by Ernst & Young & Kost, Forer, Gabbay and Kasierer. Programs and Areas of ActionWithin its activities the Latet Organization initiates and operates a number of programs in various fields: The National Initiative for Food Security The Initiative provides assistance to tens of thousands of families suffering from food insecurity by way of rescue, collecting and distributing food, while empowering local organizations and raising awareness of the Israeli society to acknoeldge and work upon the problem of food shortages and poverty.Latet is an umbrella organization for 150 local organizations (associations, soup kitchens and departments of social services in the local authorities) operating in 95 communities across the country and in all sectors. The cooperation of the Latet organization with the NGOs yields ongoing constant assistance to 60,000 families and 200,000 - civilians living in dire straits.Operational ConceptThe Initiative for Food Security is based on the model of “Feeding America, which is the largest food aid organization in the world. In the framework of the program, three logistic centers have been established in the Negev, the center and the Galilee, used as regional “food banks". The food inventory management is done through a computerized system, with strict control procedures and supervision.Recruitment sources of food for the venture are based on three main channels: Food RescueShort term food rescue is based on the strategic partnership with the food industry and is being regularly undertaken with the food producers and companies. The control procedures and strict supervision of the logistics centres contribute to the efficient collection and distribution of the products. The organization leverages every 1₪ spent on operation to 8₪ value of food. In honor of the effective work done, the organization received a certificate for effectiveness by Midot.Collecting food from the publicDuring the years of its existence, the organization ran dozens of campaigns to collect food from the public in retail chains, schools and companies. Tens of thousands of volunteers took part in this activity and about two million Israelis donated tens of thousands of tons of food.Food ProcurementPurchased food takes place regularly and extensively from dozens of manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers in order to complete the necessary products for the basic food basket.City without Hunger – an innovative, urban-based program for social change that offers an effective and sustainable model for combating food insecurity in a defined geographic area. The program aims to mobilize an entire city, leveraging and utilizing local resources to the fullest degree possible, so that in 3 to 5 years there will no longer be a nutritionally insecure population.Aid to lifeHolistic assistance to impoverished Holocaust survivors with regular visits, food shipments, medication coupons, emergency assistance, and security renovations. The program answers thes to special needs of Impoverished Holocaust survivors; It delivers a message of mutual responsibility and care.Within the framework of the program, the survivors gain physical, social and emotional help, which includes constant monthly assistance in food that allows the maintaining of food security and has a direct positive influence on their health.In addition the program finances the purchase of medicines, allowing the survivors to regularly receive the drugs they need, and an emergency fund used to provide for acute treatments and accessories in the health field for their daily functioning. Aid is given and is accessible to Holocaust survivors constantly by regular volunteer who creates a social support network and a personal and continuous contact with the survivors. The implementation of the program is possible thanks to the support of the Foundation pour la Memoire de la Shoah and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. In addition, the renovation sub-program is executed jointly with the Aid to Life program and The Holocaust Restitution Company of Israel., The program is renovating the apartments of survivors across the country, as to improve the quality of life and personal security. The program provide for the basic needs arising from the limitations of age, their physical condition and their special needs on an individual basis.Latet Youth - I Amfor YouEducation for volunteerism, leadership and social entrepreneurship skills for youth.Recently acknowledged officially by the ministry of education as a youth organization, 'Latet Youth' Is designated to help, encourage and facilitate Disadvantaged and at-risk youth as so to engage in volunteerism and leadership to create social change in their communities. The program aims to allow for the Youth to break the multigenerational poverty cycle. The program is creating real and substantial change in the life of those disadvantaged youth, providing them with the tools to break the vicious cycle of social and economical neglect.The program operates in 65 education institutions throughout the school year; amongst about 1800 students aged 14-17 every year, coming from different sectors of the Israeli society. The program Introduce students to the humanitarian world. The participants are exposed to volunteering possibilities and at the advance level of the activity they initiate a sustainable and ongoing project for the community in accordance with the existing social need.Latet Atid (To Give a Future)Micro Entrepreneurial Development Program for women living within the borders of the poverty line in order to lead them to financial independence.Latet is a microfinance and business development project which economically empowers women, living near or at poverty level in southern and central Israel, by being guided to create an incoming-generating small business Latet Atid provides participating women with a year-long business training in collaboration with the Center for Small Business Development (MATI), mentorship and a micro-loan, with the goal of supporting sustainable financial independence.Raising social awareness and taking actions for policy changeLatet operates in various ways to bring about policy change in the field of poverty and social inequality by promoting legislation, filing appeals in the Supreme Court, extensive lobbying activities aimed at reducing inequality and food insecurity, annually publishing the Alternative Poverty Report, and reaching out to the general public to increase civic involvement.The Alternative Poverty ReportThe Alternative Poverty Report seeks to demonstrate the personal and physical aspect of poverty and the poor, hiding behind the dry numbers and statistics published by government institutions. The report reflects the current situation on the ground, in regards to the poverty phenomenon, through mirroring the reality and challenges that the people in need are faced with while living in social, nutritional, and economic distress. The report succeeds to present a thorough analysis of the problem of poverty in Israel.".
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