The Teddy Kollek Award - Jerusalem Foundation
The Teddy Kollek Award - Jerusalem Foundation
The Teddy Kollek Award - Jerusalem Foundation
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<strong>The</strong>se very goals drive Sonja and <strong>The</strong> DEAR <strong>Foundation</strong>’s<br />
committment to some of the most needy of <strong>Jerusalem</strong>’s children.<br />
<strong>The</strong> DEAR <strong>Foundation</strong> supports children in the Mahane Yehuda<br />
market, known as “handcart children,” who should not be working<br />
but playing, giving them a chance to be children again. Ethiopian<br />
immigrant children now have a chance at success thanks to <strong>The</strong><br />
DEAR <strong>Foundation</strong>’s support for a literacy program.<br />
A shining example of <strong>The</strong> DEAR <strong>Foundation</strong>’s and Sonja’s pledge<br />
to transcend our differences and put tolerance and understanding<br />
above all is their support for the Hand in Hand High School for<br />
Bilingual Education, where Jewish, Muslim and Christian students<br />
learn together, and the Speaking Art Conference which fosters<br />
dialogue between Jews, Muslims and Christian artists.<br />
Understanding the importance of giving people a “hand up” rather<br />
than a “hand out,” <strong>The</strong> DEAR <strong>Foundation</strong> supported the Women’s<br />
Independent Network for Muslim women in the Old City, so that<br />
they can learn and market a skill. Sonja is keenly aware that dignity<br />
also applies to those who are elderly and for this reason <strong>The</strong> DEAR<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> supported the renovation of Beit Hofmann, a day care<br />
center that truly breaks the mold by offering vibrant activities for<br />
“golden agers.”<br />
Sonja resides in Switzerland. She is a frequent visitor to <strong>Jerusalem</strong><br />
and is personally involved with the projects <strong>The</strong> DEAR <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
supports.