Ruach Nashit - Economic Independence for Women

CROSSING THE STREET"

Crossing the Street is a community-focused, long-term program that provides women victims of violence with tools, knowledge and support to help them break free from violence and build a safe and independent life for them and their children. Our model is based on the understanding that financial independence is crucial for women after violence, as without it, they will not be truly safe.  The project aims to achieve change on both the individual level – each participant’s life – and the community level – changing perceptions regarding women survivors of violence and increasing community commitment to these women’s professional and economic advancement.

Thanks to GlobalGiving more women than ever before are participating in "Crossing the Street". We were able to open five new Employment Workshops for women who live in the periphery of Israel (both physical and economical)

1. Beitar-Ilit for Haredi women
2. Collaboration with the Municipality Employment Department Tel-Aviv
3. Collaboration with Chicago Center, Lod - for Arab speaking women
4. Employment Workshop at the Tamar Center in Jerusalem for young women victims of incest
5. Municipality Employment Departments in Haifa

Thank you from "R"

I would like to highlight the value of, Woman's Spirit, in my life.

I first heard about you while watching a program on Television featuring actresses who exposed the functions and necessity for this type of Woman's Supportive Organization.

I immediately made contact, feeling that as a divorced parent of three sons, with very little moral support and financial difficulties, this was a place that could potentially provide an opportunity to receive the tools I needed to help deal with the many anxieties I encounter.

Since my first interview, my personal needs have been analyzed and given acknowledgment. I have been encouraged and motivated by weekly meetings with lectures on woman empowerment.

I have gained much knowledge and insight to overcome hardships in the workplace and personal life, which has changed and empowered me to be strong and strive for success.

I was generously awarded a Life Coach at a nominal fee who worked wonders in building up my self-esteem and who taught me techniques in positive communication and working skills.

I am now embarking on a period of being personally mentored by a professionally trained Women's Spirit volunteer to help me direct my life in a way that can make me feel happy and stimulated.

I cannot thank Woman's Spirit enough and feel that your organization is an anchor for women who need a support system in Israel, and that because of you; we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, which most certainly has changed the direction of the wind.

This is a letter of heartfelt thanks to you all, from the bottom of my heart.

"R"