Founded in 1920 as the fundraising arm of the Zionist movement, Keren Hayesod – United Israel Appeal has been at the forefront of Israel’s growth and progress. Today, Keren Hayesod continues to work to further the national priorities of the State of Israel and Israeli society. It operates over 60 campaigns in more than 45 countries around the world. These include strengthening disadvantaged areas, helping disadvantaged and marginalized youth, encouraging aliyah, implementing safety and rescue operations, connecting young Diaspora Jews to Israel and Jewish life, immigration and absorption, education and excellence, improving medical care, assisting senior citizens and Holocaust survivors, developing sustainable technologies, and restoring National Heritage Sites.