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WHO
we are
The Pears Program for Global Innovation works to increase Israel’s contribution to international development through technology-based, financially sustainable solutions to problems facing people affected by poverty.
We believe in the transformative power of values-driven innovation to improve the lives of people all over the world.
WHAT
we do
Israel is one of the world’s most innovative countries. However, the vast majority of technologies only benefit the 15% of the planet’s population living in high-income countries. We are dedicated to harnessing the power of Israeli innovation to address the needs of the remaining 85% of the world population.
WHY
we do it
By building bridges to the needs, opportunities and peoples of the developing world we hope to enable Israeli entrepreneurs and innovators to play a larger role in addressing the most pressing challenges of our time: ensuring water, food, clean energy, education and healthcare for all.
Our Work
The Pears Program works in different ways to build the capacity of the Israeli private sector to address developing world challenges through innovation:
Meet The Team
Our Partners
The Pears Foundation is a British family foundation rooted in Jewish values with a focus on understanding, engagement, and wellbeing. The Foundation funds the Pears Program for Global Innovation, as well as various initiatives and organizations, with the goal of building the capacity of Israel’s international development sector and enabling the country to share expertise and resources with developing nations.
