Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who plays the role of Wonder Woman in the film Batman vs Superman, is the star of a new campaign to highlight the talents and uniqueness of Israeli women; In just one week, eight Syrians who were severely injured were evacuated by Israeli helicopters from Syria to Israel, and much more. 

By: Michael Ordman

ISRAEL IS INCLUSIVE AND GLOBAL

Israel’s Wonder Woman empowers women

Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who plays the role of Wonder Woman in the film Batman vs Superman, is the star of a new campaign to highlight the talents and uniqueness of Israeli women. The video also features an IDF pilot, a business woman, a doctor and a surfer.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4825236,00.html

Still saving Syrian lives

In just one week, eight Syrians who were severely injured in artillery strikes on a hospital were evacuated by Israeli helicopters from Syria to Israel. They included two children, aged 7 and 11. Israel has treated 2,500 wounded Syrians over the past 3 years.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4838412,00.html

Bike paths for the disabled

Athletes with physical disabilities who use adaptive bicycles like hand cycles will now be able to utilize dozens of kilometers of bike paths thanks to a new 5.7-million shekel Accessible Cycling Complex at the National Sport Center in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-rolls-toward-accessibility-with-new-adaptive-cycling-center/

Solving Indian health problems

The India Israel Affordable Healthcare Hackathon 22-24 July brought 600 participants to Tel Aviv, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. They developed innovative ideas and prototyped solutions to address the healthcare challenges of lower-middle income communities in India. Israeli teams won prizes for addressing malnutrition and hearing impairment.

http://www.med4dev.com/#!tel-aviv/r87q7

http://www.timesofisrael.com/three-days-in-july-take-aim-at-indian-health-woes/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4AOJKEtNn0

Helping fight bird flu in Cameroon

Israel has provided urgent assistance to Cameroon to help fight the spread of the bird-flu virus. The Israeli Embassy in Cameroon initiated and organized the arrival of emergency protective equipment.

http://cameroon-concord.com/business/item/6474-the-state-of-israel-has-provided-urgent-assistance-to-cameroon-to-help-fight-the-spread-of-the-bird-flu-virus

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