Empowering People.
Strengthening Communities.
Building Resilience.
Taib Foundation leads national programs in welfare, education, and leadership to strengthen Israel’s social and national resilience
Our Story
The Taib Foundation was established by Israeli entrepreneur and philanthropist Haim Taib to strengthen Israel’s social and national resilience. Our work draws on 30 years of international experience in strengthening and developing countries, and on the belief that true resilience is built through people, leadership, and strong social systems.
More About Us“Every great achievement begins with a dream. When people dare to dream, they can create, transform, reinvent themselves, and write a new story for their future”
Impact Spheres
National
We initiate and implement strategic processes with the potential to create broad impact on public policy and national systems.
Regional
We strengthen the ability of regional clusters to lead joint initiatives and create value for local authorities, communities, and the region as a whole.
Local
We support local authorities and organizations through long-term change processes tailored to the unique needs of each community.
Change Agents
We believe in every person’s ability to make a positive impact and lead change in their community, and we work to create the conditions that make it possible.
Our Pillars
Our Projects
Hashomer Youth Movement
Developing a New Youth Movement Model Tailored to the Challenges of Socially Disadvantaged Communities and the Needs of Young People
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Ofakim 2035
A long-term urban strategic initiative designed to prepare Ofakim for its projected population growth and the resulting challenges and opportunities in municipal services, infrastructure, employment, and quality of life.
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Netivot Education
A citywide strategic initiative to strengthen and develop the education system in Netivot, based on the Taib Education Compass framework and implemented in partnership with the Society for the Advancement of Education, Jerusalem
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Dorna
A national initiative to establish a permanent leadership platform for senior leaders in Israel’s Druze community, bringing together key decision-makers and influential figures to foster collaboration, advance strategic initiatives, and support the long-term development of the Druze community in Israel
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Aalam
A leadership development program for the next generation of Druze leaders, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience and the Ma’ase Center.
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Kinneret Amakim PRO
A regional initiative to strengthen the Kinneret Amakim Regional Cluster’s capacity to foster collaboration and drive economic development among its member municipalities
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Gulf Municipalities Regional Cluster – SPEARit Program
A regional initiative to strengthen the human capital driving economic development in the Gulf Municipalities Regional Cluster through a structured program of learning, collaboration, and capacity-building for the CEOs of its 18 member municipalities
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The National Survey on the Social Work Profession
A national initiative to assess the state of the social work profession in Israel, identify its key challenges, and establish an evidence-based foundation for shaping future policy
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The Right to Quality Welfare Services
A national initiative to develop a strategic roadmap for Israel’s social welfare system, integrating research, policy development, and implementation.
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Menomadin Peres Initiative
A multi-year partnership between the Taib Foundation and the Peres Academic Center, aimed at strengthening the leadership capabilities of senior executives from diverse sectors of Israeli society.
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Tiberias – Strategic Education Plan
מהלך אסטרטגי עירוני רב־שנתי לחיזוק מערכת החינוך בטבריה ולבניית חוסן קהילתי ומערכתי.
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March of the Living Delegation 2025
n April 2025, a delegation of October 7 survivors and heroes joined the international March of the Living for the second consecutive year, marking 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi camps and the end of World War II. Initiated by the Taib Foundation, the delegation included former Hamas hostages, bereaved families, relatives of hostages, and residents of communities near Gaza.
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Academic Scholarships for Druze Serving in the IDF Reserves
The scholarship program supports Druze students serving in the IDF reserves. Launched by the Zionist Council in Israel, it is jointly led by the Israeli Congress and the Taib Foundation, in partnership with the Ofakim LaAtid Association. The initiative and its scholarship award ceremony are dedicated to the memory of Druze soldiers who fell in the war following October 7.
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Advancing Local Resilience
Providing targeted support to local authorities in addressing war-related damage, in collaboration with municipalities, government ministries, and professional partners.
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