WIZO USA, is a nonprofit women’s organization and and independent federation affiliated with World WIZO headquartered in Israel. Since 1959, WIZO is recognized by the United Nations as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with consultative status in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
Since 1982, WIZO NY, a volunteer organization that also serves as WIZO USA Headquarters, has been unwaveringly committed to supporting our projects and programs for the women, children and elderly in Israel. WIZO NY and our sister chapters across the country are responsible for operating and maintaining 9 Day Care centers, 2 Youth Villages and Dormitories for youth at risk, 2 Shelters for Battered Women and their children, and a center for the Prevention of Violence as part of the 800 project network WIZO operates throughout the country.
The WIZO Rising Leaders Chapter is a group of young professionals dedicated to community building and networking here at home to support WIZO’s programs and policies in Israel. This chapter aims to raise awareness of WIZO’s mission while carrying out the Jewish values of social justice and tzadakah.
The Rising Leaders chapter’s events range from family events, lectures and series, local community service events, singles events and more.
WIZO New York’s Young Leadership chapter hosts events throughout the year which create social connections with young like-minded Jewish professionals as well as networking and educational opportunities, all while raising funds to improve the lives of thousands of women, children, and elderly in Israel.
The Young Leadership chapter’s events range from tech talks, happy hours, singles events, athletic tournaments and more.