11 JULY 1920 – 11 JULY 2010

It was on 11 July 1920 that a group of active Zionist women led by Rebecca Sieff established the Women's International Zionist Organization in London in order to promote the welfare of women and children in Eretz Israel and to carry out specific work in the reconstruction of Eretz Israel.

This remarkable group of Zionist women who dared to dream were  successful in motivating Zionist women all over the world to join them in making their Zionist vision into WIZO reality. 

The path paved by Rebecca Sieff and her peers was followed by all WIZO leaders : Rosa Ginosar, Raya Jaglom, Michal Modai and Helena Glaser.

WIZO has grown, evolved, developed and maintained those very same principles and goals, as perceived by Rebecca Sieff’  - serving the community in the broader meaning of the word through 800 projects and services to members of all age groups in the Israeli society.

Now as then, the driving force behind WIZO's 90 years of activity, fulfillment, implementation and achievement are the dedicated WIZO Zionist volunteers in Israel and in approximately 50 Jewish Communities worldwide. These are Zionist women who chose to contribute from their time, energy and ability to benefit the society and environment in Israel, while preserving the Jewish identity and tradition in their communities.

WIZO has come a long way – but there are still many challenges ahead.
TOGETHER the WIZO volunteers worldwide will continue to turn Zionist visions and dreams into WIZO reality by improving the lives and circumstances of its service recipients of all age groups.

On the occasion of its 90th Anniversary – greetings, appreciation and tribute to all our WIZO volunteers and staff - May you and WIZO go from strength to strength.