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WIZO South Africa

President Shelley Trope-Friedman

mail: wizosouthafrica@gmail.com

site: www.wizo.co.za

History

Founded in 1932
Has four centers throughout the country
Events include fundraising campaigns, guest speakers, golf day, garden day, movies, Yom Tov market, diary fundraiser and other gatherings focusing on Zionism and women’s issues
A significant program is the Wheelchairs of Hope Project where Israeli-designed wheelchairs are donated to children who may need them
Bnoth Zion WIZO Cape Town supports a township creche and donates provisions, toys, books and food
WIZO Johannesburg hosts an annual Christmas party for children from underprivileged communities

Projects

Sponsors the Neve WIZO foster homes and a WIZO day care center in Israel

Shelley Trope-Friedman President

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I always try to be the best person that I can be and help others to be the best that they can be in their own lives. I do this by attempting to grow WIZO South Africa as well as by my love of Israel and her women. WIZO is of vital importance today because of the current lack of cohesion within Israel itself. It is imperative that women, through WIZO, are brought together to be strong and powerful so that we can assist those who need it most in order for their lives to be fulfilled.