Poverty
Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns
Israel went from outperforming G7 economies to lagging behind them, as a new Shoresh report warns that education gaps, demographic shifts, and brain drain threaten its economic future.
UNICEF warns of severe child deprivation in Lebanon as displacement, economic tolls mount
Pakistani girl, 3, sold into marriage for $9,000 under 'walwar' custom, sparking int'l outrage
Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms
Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says
The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.
Israel is losing the war on poverty - opinion
The war on poverty is just as existential for hundreds of thousands of families struggling with it. As of now, however, in this area, the outcome appears to be absolute loss.
Nearly 30% of Israelis, over 600,000 children living in poverty - Latet
The emotional state of children of aid recipients was also more significantly impacted by the war.
The war is not an excuse to neglect the fight against poverty - opinion
Security challenges require us to unite as a society, but they must not become an excuse to neglect the state’s basic duty toward its citizens.
'Liberating Gaza': A path forward to save Gazan Palestinians from poverty - review
At a time of uncertainty about how the Gaza conflict can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion, Liberating Gaza offers a clear path forward. This is indeed a book for the times.
'I am suffering deep down': Myanmar's poor travel to India to sell their organs
For a little over $3,000, Myanmar's poor are selling their organs.
Language development gaps widening among young Israeli children due to gov’t errors, lack of equity
Ensuring access to quality educational and healthcare frameworks for every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, will provide an equal starting point, benefiting the children and society.
IFCJ partners with Leket to combat food insecurity in Israel
IFCJ donated $42,247, to make the project possible, which funded the purchase of the truck as well as additional support related to adapting the vehicle for food distribution.
Just under 20% of American-Jewish households struggling to make ends meet
One in five American Jews struggle to make ends meet, but many also struggle to believe they will be able to retire.
Here's how one Israeli executive pivoted to make more of a difference in the world
Passover perspectives: Israeli executives answer the Four Questions
