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The Duvdevan Foundation was established in memory of Doron Hirshman z”l, a beloved officer and team commander in Duvdevan who died during his service in a diving accident at the age of 22. Doron’s soldiers meant the world to him and he did everything he could to look after them. The goal of the Duvdevan Foundation is to maintain Doron’s altruistic ideals and continue his legacy of taking care of the Duvdevan soldiers and graduates. It is our responsibility to give back to the brave young men who chose to risk their lives for the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
Our VisionDuvdevan is the spearhead of the IDF. Israel’s defense capabilities depend
on the Unit’s unique skill set: entering hostile villages, blending into Arab society and capturing terrorists. Duvdevan is not only an elite unit in Israel, but one of the best units in the world; serving a fundamental role in protecting the Israeli nation from our enemies. We owe you thanks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Hanukah Candle lighting, Duvdevan base 2015
Number of Operations
Number of Terrorists Arrested
2013
156
217
2014
201
290
2015
249
405
Year in Review
Gilad WaldmanCaptain (Res) Duvdevan Foundation CEO
To my fellow Duvdevan friends and family, as we move forward into 2016, I would like to take a few moments to reflect back on this past year of amazing successes. As evident by the number of growing participants and programs, the Duvdevan Foundation continues to build itself into an entity providing important and essential services for those individuals who risk their lives on a constant basis in order to protect our citizens and our right to exist as a Jewish state.
I am honored and proud to invite you to read our 2015 Annual Report, but before you move on to the next page, I would like to personally thank our generous supporters, dedicated volunteers and our talented staff, without whom none of this would be possible.
Lieutenant Colonel K’ Duvdevan Head Commander
2015 was a dramatic year for the Unit's operations against terrorism in Judea and Samaria, The West Bank. We operated by day and night to protect the residents and citizens of Israel, carrying the burden of the ongoing work on the operational front under the direct orders of the Central Command. During the last four months of 2015, we experienced first-hand the dramatic rise and threat of lone wolf terrorist attacks. We will continue working tirelessly to eliminate these threats in order to keep our home front safe and secure.
On this occasion, I'm honored to express my sincere gratitude to all of our supporters for your ongoing support throughout the entire year. Your generous loyalty helps us to focus on our missions, to improve the quality of our service; it also gives each individual blessing that they are in your hearts.
Father of fallen soldier sharing his son’s legacy with his grandchildren at the dedication ceremony of the Duvdevan Memorial Room
Assisting The UnitThe active duty and training of Duvdevan is intense - dealing with stressful situations, facing danger on a daily basis, and confronting emotional instability. The Duvdevan Foundation understands the level of intensity the soldiers face and helps them cope with the situation by assisting them in the following projects:
Beautification and Infrastructure • Memorial Room • Renovation of Soldiers Barracks • Parents Sitting Area + Bathroom • Memorial Tree Grove• 2 Recreational CentersCost: $462,840
Duvdevan Memorial Room donated by Mr. Baruch Scheinberg in Memory of our fallen soldiers who gave their lives to protect the state of Israel
Financial Support• 70 Underprivileged Soldiers Assisted• 28 Grocery Vouchers Granted to Lone Soldiers
Before Rosh-Hashanah
Cost: $24,736
Emotional Support 2015 Grants:• 200 Operational Watches to Soldiers at
Graduation Ceremony• 80 Special Edition Operational Watches
to Officers and Commanders• 225 Duvdevan Backpacks Given to Released Soldiers
Cost: $78,802
Assisting The Unit
Alumni Projects & Accomplishments
Membership ClubI n J a n u a r y o f 2 0 1 5 , t h e D u vd ev a n Foundation announced that all alumni have the option of joining our Membership Club. Participation in the Club provides Duvdevan alumni with benefits regarding the mentorship program, application to scholarships, access to the Duvdevan Alumni Network and a vast array of resources.
The Membership Club has a minimal yearly fee ($25 - $55) designed to cover the Foundation’s overhead costs and encourage a level of commitment among our alumni.
As our foundation grows and our expenditures increase, the Membership Club fees provide us the opportunity of covering our own operational expenses while maintaining our core value –
1200Subscribed Members 2015
$31,954Total Income from Membership Project
$5,395Cost to Implement Project
a minimum of 90% of all donations go directly to Duvdevan soldiers and alumni.
ScholarshipsThe Duvdevan Scholarship Fund, in partnership with the “Heseg” Foundation, CZCA, and the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University, grant academic scholarships to Duvdevan alumni. Scholarships are granted based on financial need and excellence during army service. As part of the scholarship requirements, recipients must complete 130 hours of volunteer work in the community.
Currently, we partner with 9 nonprofit organizations providing Duvdevan veterans as volunteers:
Big Brothers Big Sisters/Israel - Assisting girls and boys growing up in single-parent families
Acharal – Develops young leadership and promotes social involvement among youths from the projects
Value Sports - Strengthens the values of Israeli society by teaching youth sportsmanship, ethics and character building
Yuzhar - A program to assist drug addicts
Fighters Beyond Borders – Connects released soldiers traveling abroad with volunteer opportunities in 3rd world countries
Atid Plus – Operates Technology education centers which focus on S.T.E.M education for underprivileged kids and teenagers in Israel
Explain-Nation – Provides information and explanations for Israeli citizens as resources in dealing with Israel’s image
Elem – Assisting youth at risk and in distress
Misrad Habitachon – A government organization providing old age assistance
Rami Kleinmann President & CEO, Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University
By providing scholarships, we are leveraging the outstanding human
capacity not only for the IDF but for the entire state of Israel for generations to come. Each Duvdevan soldier is a potential leader that can continue to serve and contribute to the state, the Jewish people and the entire world through a variety of disciplines. Our duty is to help place the soldiers on the right track to success and there is no more meaningful way than by providing them with an academic education.
120Applications
43New Scholarships Granted
95Scholarships in Total (cumulative)
12,350Hours of Volunteer Work Accomplished
$236,070Project cost
Alumni Projects & Accomplishments
New Path ProgramThe transition from soldier to civilian is one of the most complex junctions for soldiers. During this period, which is fraught with much confusion and a feeling of emptiness, many dilemmas arise concerning the future. This is why we established the New Path Program – a program to provide the newly released soldiers with the tools to help ease their transition back to civilian life and start their new path.
Mentorship ProgramThis empowerment program, in partnership with the CZCA, is designed for Duvdevan alumni who are in need of guidance before making a big life and/or career decision. The Mentorship Program is a year long program matching selected Duvdevan alumni with Israeli leading figures from a variety of fields and professional ba ck g ro un d s , such as e duc ational entrepreneurship, technology, economics and more. Each mentor is carefully chosen to provide the selected alumni specific guidance based on their career needs and personal development.
Alumni Projects & Accomplishments
15Mentorship Positions
100Program Applicants
40Specialized Mentorship Meeting
$30,303Project Cost
Kenny MandelbaumMetrowest Community, NJ
The soldiers of Duvdevan are on the front lines protecting Israel
24/7. The pressure they are under during their service cannot be measured or fully appreciated. The Jewish community of Metrowest supports the New Path Program to help them readjust to life after their incredible service to the State of Israel.
Nadav YishayDuvdevan Graduate, Founder and CEO of 3 Dearms
Participating in the Mentorship Program helped me regain self-
confidence in the choices and paths I should choose as a civilian. I was paired with a mentor who provided advice and guidance regarding my new career. I am grateful to have been a part of this program which has greatly impacted my life.
3Programs Implemented in 2015
$19,059Project Cost
2015 EventsWe organize events to preserve Duvdevan’s legacy – we do so by remembering the past and building the future. Below are the events we held in the past year.
Thank you to the many generous Israeli service providers who helped us to minimize costs in coordination with these events.
Duvdevan Annual 10k Modiin RaceCost: $1,893
Lone Soldiers DayCost: $2,352
Remember the FallenHanukkah Candel lighting at the unitAnnual Dinner with bereaved FamiliesFlowers laid on every grave on every memorial ceremony
Cost: $5,537
Work Fair150 Employers | 1500 graduates
Cost: $1,440
Intimate Talks with Industry LeadersChemi Peres – CEO Pitango VCRonen Maili – Chairman of Israel’s nightlife OrganizationZvi Stepak – Founder and CEO, MeitavDash InvestmentAvi Katz – Founder CEO, Cofix chain
Free of cost
Duvdevan Stair RaceFree of cost
The Town of Modiin thanks the Duvdevan Foundation for operating
and organizing the Duvdevan Modiin race for the third consecutive year. Beyond the race itself, Duvdevan Foundation organizes activities with Modiin's residents in memory of Duvdevan's fallen soldiers; increasing the awareness of serving in the special forces and acting as roll models for the next generation of soldiers in our city.
Haim BibasMayor of Modiin-Macabim-Reut
Cost & Expenses 2015
13.6%Memorial Project
1.2%Duvdevan Events,
Networking & Membership
5.5%New Path &
Mentorship Program
0.8%Travel and Fundraiser Expenses
$6,784
2.9%Operating Expenses
$25,728
26.5%Scholarship Fund
$236,070$121,326
$49,362
$11,080
49.5%Assisting the Unit
$440,589
Total Expenses$890,939
Matan Yagel
Army Service:March 2004
Occupation: Accountant KPMG
Liron Kahana
Army Service:March 1990
Occupation: Attorney & Partner MAMlaw
Itamar Guaron | ChairmanArmy Service: March 1996
Occupation: CEO Portofino Investment Banking
Idan Pundak
Army Service:November 2000
Occupation: Homeland Security
Shay David
Army Service:January 1991
Occupation: Founder & CEO Klein’s
Udi Weissman
Army Service:April 1994
Occupation: Broker, Meitav Dash
Roy Kahane
Army Service:November 1994
Occupation: CEO KahaneABB
Board Of Directors
Audit Committee
Matan ShchottigNew Path Project
Army Service:2005
Occupation: Dental Student
HebrewUniversity
Yaron SaitMemorial Project
Army Service:2004
Occupation: Medical Student
at Technion
Amit RotemNetworking
Program
Army Service:2007
Occupation: Electrical Engineering
Student at TAU
Etay ElmoalemDuvdevan Events
Army Service2008
Occupation:Mathematics Student at Hebrew University
Nadav YishaiMentorship Program
Army Service:2002
Occupation: Industrial Design at
Hadasa College
Tomer LevineDigital Marketing &
Foreign Relations
Army Service:2008
Occupation: Film Student
Anastasia ShalmanScholarship Program
Army Service:2010
Occupation: Internationa Relations
Student Hebrew University
Eitan NoimanMembership Program
Army Service:2007
Occupation: B.A Economics at Rishon
School of Managment
Gilad WaldmanCEO
Army Service: 2006
Occupation: Mechanical Engineering
Student at TAU
Ariel RubinExecutive Director
Army Service: 2007
Occupation: Business Analyst
Upround Ventures
Yotam Bar HaimExecutive Director
Army Service: 2008
Occupation: Economics & Accounting
Student at IDC
Top Management
Project Managers
Duvdevan Foundation Structure
Looking ForwardAs the Duvdevan Foundation continues to advance in our vision to preserve and sustain our current projects, we would like to simultaneously encourage and ensure the development of future programs.
Duvdevan Alumni Network / 2016The alumni of the Duvdevan unit represent a vast array of fields and talents. The focus of this project is to create an organized system using an advanced networking platform to connect active duty or recently graduated soldiers with the talented alumni of Duvdevan. This will not only reunite and update Duvdevan graduates, but also provide an additional resource to those seeking potential business or job opportunities.
Project Cost: $8,800
One Family / 2017Most teams in Duvdevan are composed of soldiers from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds - Canadian, American, French, Russian, Ethiopian etc.
These soldiers and their families face many difficulties in their transition to living in Israel such as adjusting to the culture, finding jobs, dealing with bureaucracy etc. The idea of this initiative is to assist soldiers and their families in the acclimation process of becoming Israeli citizens through emotional and/or financial support and utilizing the Duvdevan network to do so.
Project Cost: $26,300
Projected 2016 Expenditures
Scholarship Program $10,000 per scholarship
$200,000 to fund class of 2017
Assisting the Unit(Lone Soldiers, Soldiers from disadvantaged families etc)
$117,000
Duvdevan Gym Renovation$78,000
Memorial Project$76,000
Duvdevan Alumni Network $8,800
New Path Program $26,000
Mentorship Program$30,300
Duvdevan family Events, Races, Etc’$2,650
Unexpected Costs$7,000
Feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
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Partners & AccreditationDuvdevan Foundation is listed as a nonprofit under Israel’s non-profit authority (law 46). We are recognized by partner organizations that enable tax benefits to donors.
The partner organizations are:American Friends of Libi – USAFrench Friends of Libi – FranceThe Canadian Zionist Cultural Association (CZCA) - Canada