Gandyr Foundation believes in the power of partnerships to create broad and deep change on issues relating to young adults in Israel. The foundation creates, promotes and participates in a wide range of collaborative efforts among organizations operating in the civilian, public and philanthropic sectors. Effective collaborations require flexibility, teamwork, mutual trust, and framing the shared vision. Gandyr Foundation is committed to these values in all its activities.
Government partnerships and collaborations
An advanced management course for young adults unit managers in the local authorities
A training and development program to promote social intervention among young adults in the young adults centers, operated by the National Volunteer Council in Israel, and geared to coordinators of social intervention activities in the young adults centers
The initiative operates active communities for marginalized young women across Israel and creates platforms where they can speak out and lead change in their lives and in their environments
The initiative focuses on young adults of Ethiopian origin who are at the important crossroads of choosing their futures. A broad range of young adults services are available in Israel, and participants can enjoy their benefits and become involved, leading citizens in their communities
Works to promote Civic Service among young adults in marginalized sectors of Israel, with the goal of assisting their integration and achieving socio-economic mobility
The Galilee Young Adults Network constitutes an infrastructure for influential young adults from the Galilee whose feel a sense of shared regional and governmental responsibility towards improving quality of life, increasing opportunities for Galilee residents, and realizing the region’s assets for inclusive growth
Philanthropic partnerships and collaborations
Social Initiative Foundation promoting joint equality and society between Jews and Arabs in Israel
Works to encourage the formation of partnerships and increasing solidary among diverse groups in society while enhancing the perception of justice and equality, respect for the other, and acceptance of difference as an asset, by supporting new initiatives in the field, acknowledging and assisting grass roots processes, and contributing to the development of an ecosystem of living together in Israel
The “Localized Communities Network” is a supportive, conceptual and professional home for local task based communities in Israel. Currently 14 localized communities from the social and geographical peripheries belong to the network, and operate jointly with the local Young Adults Center. The network believes that local young adults are agents of change in their communities and the development of community life as the key to developing mutual involvement and social justice