A study by multiple NIF grantees found that 30,000 Arab Israeli homes throughout Israel are in danger of being demolished due to structural injustices around building permits.

NIF’s action arm Shatil is working to close the gap between Jewish Israeli and Palestinian Israeli NGO’s.

After pressure from multiple NIF grantees, the Israeli government approved a five-year plan to close socioeconomic gaps between Arab and Jewish Israelis.

Last month, NIF’s action arm Shatil convened activists, civil society groups, and government officials to promote long term solutions for Palestinian Israeli housing rights.

New Israel Fund announced several organizations as recipients of the 2020 Dror Prize for Social Change including The Arab Center for Alternative Planning and organizations protesting government corruption.

As the Knesset begins their recess after passing a series of anti-democratic legislation, NIF is proud of the accomplishments for social and economic justice passed during the previous session.

New planning policies will expand housing opportunities for Arab citizens.