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Professional forums and services
Professional forums
SID-Israel's professional forums enable the exchange of knowledge and information, the creation of collaborations, and the initiation of processes. Joining the closed groups is subject to approval by SID-Israel.
Is there a specific forum you would like to create? Let us know.
Civil society CEOs Forum
Intended for CEOs of civil society organizations in SID-Israel's core areas, with the aim of strengthening communication between the organizations and creating a network for cooperation in routine and emergency situations
WhatsAid
Are you looking for a job in the fields of international development and humanitarian aid? Opportunities for further career development? Join our largest group and receive updates on jobs and opportunities in Israel and around the world.
Aid and development forum
A group intended for professionals in the fields of humanitarian aid and international development to strengthen the network of personal and professional connections, to be a platform for professional discourse, sharing opportunities and partnerships
Israelis in international organizations
A forum intended for Israelis working at international development banks, UN institutions, and consultants to other international organizations
SID-Israel for civil society
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SID-Israel's achievements in removing barriers for civil society organizations
SID-Israel works to streamline bureaucratic processes and maintain a constructive dialogue with government organizations to promote an enabling environment for non-governmental organizations. By identifying, addressing, and providing solutions to legal and bureaucratic obstacles, we can facilitate the vital contribution of NGOs.
Volunteers' insurance
Until 2022, the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) did not cover volunteers in Israeli organizations operating outside of Israel (except in the case of certain organizations specified by law). The lack of insurance coverage forced Israeli aid and development organizations to allocate significant budgets for insurance policies for their volunteers to cover the costs of immediate and long-term medical treatment in case of accidents. However, since private health insurance does not cover cases of loss of work capacity, volunteers in these cases were left without support.
In 2022, due to the war in Ukraine and the many Israeli volunteers who volunteered there, SID-Israel, along with other partners, successfully brought about positive change by creating the possibility of coverage by the National Insurance Institute for volunteers abroad through an order issued by the Minister of Welfare.
To read more on the National Insurance website , click here
Section 46A—Eligibility for tax-exempt donations
After two years of intense efforts, and with the assistance of the Ministry of Finance, real progress has been made to secure Section 46A (for tax-exempt donations) approval for international development and humanitarian aid organizations.
The current procedure allows organizations that operate outside of Israel to receive Section 46A approval conditional on several criteria:
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The request for Section 46A approval will be based on a project with humanitarian aspects (not necessarily an emergency), time-limited (up to 3 years), and with a defined budget.
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The activity will not be conducted in what is determined as an enemy country.
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The activity will not harm Israel's distinct interests (for example, it will not blatantly contradict government decisions).
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Based on these criteria, documents delivered to the Tax Authority will be forwarded to the Ministry of Finance and MASHAV in order to receive their recommendation.
Please note several clarifications:
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Although the submission of the application is based on one project, the Section 46A will be given to the entire organization.
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The general intention of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to approve the requests that are submitted to them, without examining content or professional elements.
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The process of approving the procedure can take up to one year, since any approval of Section 46A is conditional (according to law) on approval by the Knesset's Finance Committee.
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International development and humanitarian aid organizations will receive the approval on the basis of specific projects and areas. The renewal of the approval will require the submission of a new application according to the same criteria.
For more information on the Tax Authority website, click here