Projects and Partners Worldwide

 

JNF Australia works for the benefit of people and the environment in Israel, through ecological projects with an emphasis on development in the Negev and Arava regions. Some of the main projects supported by JNF Australia are ecological development in the Shaar HaNevgev School, the Lifesaving Trees project along the Gaza border, the Kibbutz Erez Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Adopt an Acacia Project in the Arava, the ecological education project at the Dudaim landfill, and the development of wastewater treatment centers in the Negev. 

 

KKL-JNF the Balkans is the 45th KKL-JNF office opened worldwide. Based in Podgorica, Montenegro, its activities cover 10 countries in the Balkan region in South Eastern Europe, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania. Montenegro is a small country with 630,000 inhabitants, of different nationalities and religions - Montenegrin, Serbs, Croats, Bosnians, and Albanians; Christians (Catholic and Orthodox), Muslims and Jews. Montenegro's official policy, as well as its people, profess tolerance for different nationalities and religions. The people and government of Montenegro strongly support Israel and the Jewish people.

KKL-JNF in the Czech Republic supports afforestation projects in Israel. Among the main projects they have supported are the  the Czech Republic and Slovakia Forest.

KKL France supports projects for land development, tourism, preservation and environmental rehabilitiation in Israel. Among the main projects established by KKL France are Adulam-France Park, educational projects for schools and for children with special needs, the Neve Ilan Park and the provision of fire-trucks for rehabilitating the Carmel.

KKL-JNF Germany works to advance the quality of life for all of Israel's citizens, with an emphasis on Access for All projects. Among the main projects supoprted by friends of KKL-JNF in Germany are the German States Forests in the south, the Sarona reservoir in the north, and development of the Aminadav Forest in central Israel, with the addition of bicycle paths, a wheelchair accessible promenade, a scenic lookout and a playground.

JNF Holland supports the development of the Negev and the Arava for the benefit of people and the environment. Among the projects supported by friends of KKL-JNF Holland are the Mitzpe Ramon Reservoir, the Bicycle Ring Route of Eilat, Holland Park, and the Lizard Park in Eilat.

JNF Ireland is involved in all kinds of activities carried out by KKL-JNF in Israel in afforestation, land and water, with an emphasis on the development of Israel's south. Friends of JNF in Ireland projects have been the Negba Watchtower in the South, and the rehabilitation of the Carmel.

KKL Italy focuses on projects for ecological and community development. Among the projects developed by friends of KKL-JNF in Italy are the development of ecological eduation projects in the Eshel Hanassi Schools in the Negev region, including Ashdod and Sderot, as well as community developments, such as Ganei Tal and Halutziyot in southern Israel.

KKL-JNF in the Latin American countries have focused their contributions on tourism and recreational projects, with a view to to improving the quality of life in Israel. Major projects supported by friends of KKL-JNF in Latin America are th Shulamit community development in Southern Israel, fire trucks for the Carmel Rehabilitation Project, the wheelchair accessbile Warrior's Park in Haruvit Forest, the Israel Society for Autistic Children in Gilo, Jerusalem, and pleasant meeting spots in army bases all over Israel for parents of soldiers visiting their children.

KKL-JNF Norway is involved in ecological projects which are spearheading positive change in Israel. Amongh the main projects supported by friends of KKL-JNF in these countries are the water water reservoirs in Afek, Goshrim and Mashabei Sadeh, forest watchtowers for fire prevention and the contribution of fire-trucks.

Shafir Winter Pond. Photo: Yoav Devir

JNF Scotland is involved in all kinds of activities carried out by KKL-JNF in Israel in afforestation, land and water, with an emphasis on the development of Israel's south. Friends of KKL JNF in Scotland have supported the the Shafir Center Winter Pool Project in southern Israel, the rehablitation of the Carmel and the Gazit Reservoir in Northen Israel.

The Jewish National Fund of South Africa supports Israel and South Africa through eco-consciousness and environmental education. During the past 116 years the JNF of South Africa has fundraised for various projects in Israel including The South Africa Forest, the South African Memorial Forest (established to honour those ex-South Africans who fell in defense of the State), Drop-of -Life Water Campaign, Send a Child to Summer Camp Project (SACTOC), Besor Dam, Hula Valley, South Africa Memorial Forest, Gesher Water Reservoir and the Kadoorie Agriculture School, the Carmel Fires Emergency Campaign and the Holitz Security Plantings. In addition the JNF of South Africa established the Zikkim Project – a bomb shelter for children at Kibbutz Zikkim, who have only 5 seconds to reach protection against rocket attacks.

KKL-JNF Spain supports afforestation in Israel, and international collaborative efforts in research.

The work of KKL Sweden in developing the land of Israel is represented by the colors of KKL-JNF: blue for water projects, brown for people and their land, and green for trees and forests. Among the projects supported by friends of KKL-JNF in Sweden are community development in the Arava, water research in the Ambassadors Forest, and Sweden Park in central Israel.

KKL Switzerland works to improve the quality of life for Israel's citizens, and focuses on Access For All projects all over Israel. Some of the main projects supported by friends of KKL Switzerland are the development of the Sataf Springs site, construction of the Eucalyptus Park in Beit Shean, rehabilitation of the Carmel Forest, Segev Shalom Park and development projects in Switzerland Forest.  

JNF UK* is involved in all kinds of activities carried out by KKL-JNF in Israel in afforestation, land and water, with an emphasis on the development of Israel's south. Friends of JNF UK have supported the establishment of the reservoirs in Negba and Masuot Itzhak, the Halutziyot communities, the Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Forest in Aminadav Forest and the Hiran Forest, which was developed in conjunction with El-Al to help mitigate climate change.

The diverse projects of JNF USA for Israel's development focus on projects for people and the environment, especially in the Negev and the Galilee. Among the many projects supported by JNF USA: the development of water sources such as the Sderot Reservoir and innovative projects such as the Green Wetlands, security roads for communities in southern and northern Israel and parent-soldier meeting points, change-inducing projects such as Beersheva River Park and wheelchair accessible projects such as Ilanot forest, tourism projects such as panoramic lookouts, bicycle trails and parks such as Timna Park, educational and agricultural projects such as the Herzl House in Hulda Park, and R&D stations in southern Israel.