The Business of Philanthropy
Jeff Farber, Koret Foundation CEO, believes it’s time Jewish philanthropy stopped operating like a charity.
The Jerusalem Post, 27.4.10
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Changing the lives of Beduin Women
Video field report from Israel's Negev desert on KIEDF's SAWA microcredit program.
Channel 2 (hebrew with english subtitles), 11.3.10

KIEDF and Arab Israeli Bank launch fund for development and expansion of Arab Israeli businesses
Over 40 million Shekels in loans will be provided to the Arab Israeli business sector.
The Marker (hebrew), 3.24.10

KIEDF Program Director: Businesses led by women more likely to survive
Microenterprise Initiative Director Chagit Rubinstein says women take fewer risks, so chances of survival for a woman-led small business are greater.
The Marker (hebrew), 3.8.10

NIS600m fund launched to boost business in the periphery
The $162 million fund is dedicated to helping small- and medium-sized businesses located in the Negev and Gilboa.
The Jerusalem Post, 1.8.10

'Micro Loans in Israel"
Jewish Week, 5.11.10

KIEDF 2009 results released

From sheep dairies to shops
Israel21c reports on the SAWA Negev Bedouin Loan Fund.