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Social finance to support the elderly

Social Finance Israel (reported here previously) has launched its 5th issue of crowdfunded Social Impact Bonds. These will raise funds to reduce loneliness by installing the Uniper Care TV system (reported here previously) in the homes of 200 elderly residents … Continue reading

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Funds for Bedouin Arab education

“Momentum,” a program developed by non-profit Social Finance Israel, aims to boost the number of high school graduates from the Arab Bedouin city of Rahat. NIS 14.8 million worth of Impact Bonds have been sold, to help benefit 50% more … Continue reading

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G8 taskforces take up Israeli social initiative

The organization Social Finance Israel presented an innovative blueprint for preventing type-2 diabetes to the G8 Taskforce on Social Impact Investment. Social Impact Bonds invest in companies tackling social or medical issues and governments pay dividends based on results. http://www.jpost.com/Business/Business-News/Israel-makes-rare-appearance-at-G8-forum-with-blueprint-for-tackling-diabetes-334250

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