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THE ARAVA INSTITUTE

Recognition

"Arava's example, and the belief that the United States Government should support similar initiatives in conflict zones around the world, led me to establish a new program in the Foreign Operations Appropriations Act called "Reconciliation Programs," which the Congress funded at $8,000,000 for FY2004. I was pleased that an additional $12,000,000 was appropriated for FY2005."
- Letter from U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell

In only one brief decade, voices from across the political, academic, professional, and public sectors around the world have recognized - and responded to - the impact of the Arava Institute. The Institute's unique educational experience, its timely research and development, and its many committed alumni, faculty, and students have been regularly cited for contributions to the causes of peace and environmental health in the Middle East.

CLICK HERE to view a comprehensive list of major donor organizations.

In 2005, the prestigious Charles Bronfman Prize for Extraordinary Achievement was awarded to AIES founder, Alon Tal. Other such awards and support have come from academic, political and professional worlds. Recognition has also come in the form of participation and leadership in major regional and global conferences and seminars either hosted, or attended, by representatives of the Institute.

"The Arava Institute's intense academic program not only provides training for young environmental leaders, but also helps the students work together to forge a "middle eastern" ecological perspective, something that is so critical to the future of this region."
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres

The real recognition comes from those who contribute to the Institute. Over the past ten years, donors who realize the value of supporting the Institute have substantially increased its ability to educate new leaders for the region, while building on the investment of a skilled and cooperative environmental workforce for the future.

Major Foundation Funding (1996 to Present)

• Beracha Foundation
• CRB Foundation
• Conanima Foundation
• Dorot Foundation
• European Commission - Partnership for Peace Programme
• Fox Family Foundation
• Goldman Foundation
• Green Environment Fund (formerly the ICP Foundation)
• Hadassah Foundation
• Hazon & the New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride
• Heinrich Boell Foundation
• Hevel Eilot Regional Council
• Israel Foreign Ministry (Mashav)
• Jacob & Hilda Blaustein Foundation, Inc.
• The Jewish National Fund (JNF)
• The Jewish Agency (Partnership 2000 with Toronto Jewish Community)
• Kahanoff Foundation
• The Karan-Weiss Foundation
• Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation
• Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation
• Nathan Cummings Foundation
• The Peres Center for Peace
• Revson Foundation through the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies
• Righteous Persons Foundation
• Rotary International Fund
• Rosenzweig Coopersmith Foundation
• Sapphire Society of the Jewish National Fund - USA
• Saul and Amy Scheuer Cohen Foundation
• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
• U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs)
• U.S. Department of State (Middle East Regional Cooperation)
• Weaver Family Foundation
• John P. and Eleanor R. Yackel Foundation
• Yad Hanadiv Foundation
• Other Anonymous Family Foundations

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