The Adele and Joel Sandberg Women’s Initiative
Launched in 2021, The Adele and Joel Sandberg Women’s Initiative at United Hatzalah had an ambitious goal – double the number of female emergency responders from 1,000 to 2,000 within five years. To reach this goal, supporters of the Women’s Initiative have committed to raising $1.8 million each year, for a total of $9 million.
The Adele and Joel Sandberg Women’s Unit of United Hatzalah grew the number of female volunteers to 2,081 by the end of 2024, increasing by 27% from 2023, exceeding our 5-year goal to double the unit to 2000 female responders by 2026.
Our Mission
The Adele and Joel Sandberg Women’s Initiative of United Hatzalah raises much-needed funds to train and equip female medics from all ethnic and religious backgrounds. We are a community of highly engaged women who are dedicated to supporting the lifesaving work of our volunteers in Israel.
The Adele and Joel Sandberg Women’s Unit of United Hatzalah grew the number of female volunteers to 2,081 by the end of 2024, increasing by 27% from 2023, exceeding our 5-year goal to double the unit to 2000 female responders by 2026.
2081
Total Certified Women in the field
1470
Active Volunteers
103
New Certified Medics
119
Midwives
64
Psychotrauma Volunteers
220
Ten-Kavod Volunteers
34
Volunteer Phlebotomists
6
Instructors
8
Dispatchers
38
Certified Phlebotomists
20
Bedouin Graduates of the First Aid Skills Program
How you can help
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From our Partners
Having grown up with a father who was a doctor and a mother who was a nurse, I was inspired by this program. It speaks to us a family. Raising two daughters at a single-sex school, we have realized that empowering women through education is the ultimate mitzvah.
Ruthi Cohen, Philadelphia, PA
From our Partners
The updates about our adopted medics saving a life are the most important emails in our inbox. They are the best! We’re excited to partner with our medics to save more lives again this year. Thanks to you, we’re saving lives too.
Daniel & Alicia Yacoby, Ramat Hasharon, Israel
From our Partners
It’s really heartwarming to see such a united effort on behalf of everyone in the State of Israel. We feel very grateful to be a part of it.
Anna and Ilya Brodksy, New Jersey
From our Partners
United Hatzalah provides every service for free. The money you give is spent very efficiently and donations keep the organization running. And Muslims, Jews, and Christians are working together to save lives!
Dr. Joel and Adele Sandberg, Florida
Support a Female Volunteer or Sponsor a Medic Course
To discuss meaningful opportunities, contact Danielle David
Send a Message to the Female Volunteers
“Thank you to all of the United Hatzalah volunteers!”
“Angels in orange. Each of you. Thank you!”
“Each volunteer is a walking inspiration.”
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