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Key Impact has evaluated more than 70 projects and programs across over 20 countries. Our evaluation portfolio spans thematic areas including social inclusion, human development, peacebuilding, and humanitarian action.

MEAL Capacity building to JDC Europe Grantees

MEAL capacity building

MEAL capacity-building support for Jewish community leaders, implemented with the support of JDC Europe.

client

JDC Europe

Location

Across Europe

funder

JDC Europe

duration

ongoing

Evaluating the program Future Ready

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a nationwide program aimed at innovating high school education within the ORT network.

client

ORT Israel

Location

Across Israel

funder

ORT Israel

duration

January - July 2026

Evaluating the Alumni Network at the Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the achievements of the Hub’s alumni network and its ventures.

client

The Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel

Location

Across Israel

funder

The Hive

duration

December 2025 - January 2026

Evaluating the Community-led Innovation Partnership (CLIP)

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a locally led humanitarian innovation programme implemented in Guatemala, South Sudan, the Philippines and Indonesia, which engages crisis-affected communities in the design, testing, roll-out and scaling of innovative solutions to the challenges they face.

client

The CLIP Partnership - Start Network, Elhra, ADRRN, ASECSA, CDP, YEU, CTP

Location

Guatemala, South Sudan, the Philippines, Indonesia

funder

UK FCDO

duration

March 2025 - February 2026 

Review of the Evaluation of Knowledge and Innovation Communities

Social development research

Review of evaluations of knowledge and innovation communities worldwide. Advising the Hive on the assessment of their knowledge and innovation communities.

client

The Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel


Location

Across Israel


funder

The Hive


duration

August - September 2024

Evaluating the Back to Work Employment Promotion Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a livelihood and employment promotion program supporting women, displaced individuals, the long-term unemployed, and economically inactive populations across Ukraine.

client

World Jewish Relief (WJR)

Location

Ukraine (Lviv/Western Ukraine, Dnipro, Kharkiv)


funder

WJR


duration

July 2024 - February 2025

Evaluating the Dementia Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a multi-year support program aimed at building capacities among social care professionals, family caregivers, and the general public in Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine to improve the lives of older adults living with dementia.

client

World Jewish Relief (WJR)


Location

Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine  


funder

WJR

duration

January - March 2024

Evaluating the Amplify, Verify, Engage (AVE): Information for Democratization and Good Governance in Eurasia project

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a multi-annual, multi-country program promoting democratization, good governance, and accountability by strengthening the capacity of journalists and local CSOs in Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

client

Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) 


Location

South Caucasus, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine and Central Asia 


funder

NORAD - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

duration

November - December 2023

Review of Self-sustaining Elderly Communities

Social development research

An analysis of institutional frameworks, economic models, and the development of self-sustaining elderly communities worldwide.

client

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute, Shahaf Foundation


Location

Global

funder

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute 

duration

August 2023 - March 2024

Evaluating the Public Sector Network of Infrastructure Developers

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an inter-ministerial program focused on developing a network of leaders to drive infrastructure advancement in Israel.

client

Joint Elka and various Ministries


Location

Across Israel


funder

Joint Elka 

duration

June 2023 - December 2024

Evaluating the program Inclusion of Socially Excluded Young People in the Israeli Arab Sector

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a nationwide program in Israel focused on empowering excluded Arab young people through community building, and activism.

client

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute, Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, Gandyr Foundation


Location

Across Israel

funder

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute 

duration

May 2023 - July 2026

Evaluating the Digital Ambassadors Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an inter-ministerial program aimed at building a network of leaders and experts to advance digitalization solutions in the Israeli public sector.

client

Joint Elka, Israel National Digital Agencies, Ministry of Interior


Location

Across Israel


funder

Joint Elka


duration

December 2022 - August 2024

Review of Recreation Centers for Seniors and Elderly

Social development research

A review of the operational and economic models of recreation centers for older people worldwide.

client

JDC Israel - Zman Atid


Location

Global

funder

JDC Israel - Zman Atid


duration

October - December 2022

Evaluating the Summer Program at Hands of Peace

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a dialogue initiative engaging young adults in the U.S., Israel, and Palestine.

client

Hands of Peace


Location

USA, Israel, Palestine


funder

Hands of Peace


duration

July 2022 – March 2023

Evaluating two Negotiation and Leadership Training Courses

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of two negotiation and leadership training courses.

client

Pathways Institute for Negotiation Education


Location

Across Israel

funder

USAID

duration

February - August 2022

Evaluating the Arab Teacher Integration Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of Arab teachers' integration into the Jewish school system in Israel, with a focus on support mechanisms such as group training, placement, individualized accompaniment, and guidance for school principals.

client

Merchavim, the Institute for the Advancement of Shared Citizenship in Israel


Location

Across Israel


funder

Merchavim, the Institute for the Advancement of Shared Citizenship in Israel


duration

January – June 2022

Evaluating the Tech2Peace Seminar Series

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a seminar series and alumni program that brings together Jewish and Arab/Palestinian young people for entrepreneurship training and dialogue.

client

Tech2Peace


Location

Across Israel


funder

Tech2Peace


duration

July - December 2021

Evaluating the Ray of Light Partnership

MEAL capacity building

Overseeing the learning process within a philanthropic partnership dedicated to mitigating the social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel. Providing MEAL consultation to beneficiaries funded by the partnership.

client

The Ray of Light Partnership (including six philanthropic foundations)


Location

Across Israel


funder

The Ray of Light Partnership 


duration

May 2021 – February 2022

Evaluating the Smartphone Pilot Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an innovative pilot project that addressed loneliness and enhanced social service provision for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in selected communities in Ukraine and Moldova.

client

JDC-FSU 


Location

Moldova, Ukraine


funder

JDC-FSU 


duration

July - December 2020

Evaluating the Link eCommerce Training Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a nationwide pilot program providing eCommerce training to excluded populations in Israel.

client

JDC-TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) 



Location

Across Israel



funder

JDC-TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) 



duration

December 2019 - December 2020


Evaluating the Constituencies for Peace 2 Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the FCDO's multi-annual program aimed at fostering conditions for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Assessing five individual projects and aggregating results at the program level.

client

British Embassy Tel Aviv



Location

Across Israel



funder

British Embassy Tel Aviv, FCDO



duration

July 2019 – Mach 2023


Evaluating the Freelancers Pilot Initiative

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a nationwide pilot program in Israel promoting sustainable self-employment among skilled professionals from excluded populations. The program integrates professional development training, mentorship, and community-building support.

client

JDC-TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) 



Location

Across Israel



funder

JDC-TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) 



duration

January 2019 - August 2020


Evaluating the Mozaik Hub

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an innovative platform offering infrastructure, tailored professional support, learning opportunities, and grants for NGOs and social entrepreneurs in Hungary.

client

JDC Europe 



Location

Budapest, Hungary


funder

JDC Europe 



duration

March - December 2018 


Evaluating the project Social Activism and Community Building for Young Excluded Women

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluating the second stage of the Community Building project, implemented in 186 local authorities (Jewish, Arab and Bedouin) in Israel.

client

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute, Gandyr Foundation



Location

In 26 communities across Israel (Jewish and Arab)



funder

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute 



duration

March 2018 - December 2021


Evaluating the Support and Advocacy Initiative for Torture Victim Asylum-Seekers

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a psychosocial support and rights advocacy project for victims of torture.

client

Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum-seeker in Israel (ASSAF)


Location

Across Israel


funder

Porticus Foundation


duration

January – April 2018


Evaluating the project Sexuality in a Safe Environment: Promoting Gender Rights and Reducing Sexual Violence

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an inter-ministerial pilot initiative promoting gender rights and combating sexual violence through awareness-raising efforts targeting children and their families, education professionals, local authorities, welfare institutions, and law enforcement.

client

Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services, Ministry of Education, JDC



Location

In five municipalities in Israel (Jewish and Arab)


funder

JDC Israel



duration

January 2018 - August 2020


Evaluating the Working Together Initiative

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a governmental and philanthropic intervention supporting local organizations through capacity development and facilitating employment solutions and job creation for at-risk youth in Israel’s southern periphery.

client

Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services in partnership with LaMerhav



Location

Southern periphery of Israel



funder

LaMerhav



duration

September 2017 – December 2020


Evaluating the project Empowering Tomorrow’s Teachers

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a teacher training initiative equipping practicing and student teachers with pedagogical skills and techniques to teach democratic values and address instances of racism.

client

Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI)



Location

Across Israel



funder

European Union (EU)



duration

August 2017 – April 2018


Review of Norwegian Support to Religious Dialogue Projects in the Middle East

Social development research

Review of the Church of Norway’s 15-year facilitation of interreligious dialogue among religious leaders in Palestine, Israel, and Jordan.

client

NORAD – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation


Location

Israel, Palestine


funder

NORAD – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation


duration

May – October 2017



Evaluating the Constituencies for Peace 1 Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an interreligious dialogue program bringing together Muslim, Jewish Ultra-Orthodox, and National Religious groups to foster their greater involvement in conflict mitigation and transformation.

client

British Embassy Tel Aviv



Location

Across Israel



funder

British Embassy Tel Aviv, FCDO



duration

November 2016 – March 2019


Evaluating ORTOV

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of three projects within the ORT Educational Network, Israel's largest scientific-technological education network, focused on combating online bullying, supporting Holocaust survivors, and promoting advocacy efforts.

client

ORT Israel



Location

Across Israel


funder

ORT Israel



duration

July 2016 – August 2017


Evaluating the National Family Volunteering Project

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a pilot project promoting volunteering and social activism among low-income families in seven cities across Israel.

client

JDC Israel



Location

Across Israel



funder

JDC Israel



duration

May 2016 – June 2017


Evaluating the project Respecting Refugees' and Asylum Seekers' Socio-economic Rights

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a refugee rights awareness and improvement project implemented by three NGOs.

client

ASSAF (Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Israel), CIMI (Center for International Migration and Integration), and the Tel Aviv University Refugee Rights Clinic (RRC)


Location

Across Israel



funder

European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)/European Union (EU)

duration

October 2015 – March 2018


Evaluating the Academia-Community Collaboration for Solidarity and Empowerment of Excluded Communities

Monitoring & evaluation

Designing a multi-annual monitoring and evaluation system for a program encompassing 15 projects, including legal aid, adult education, health awareness, and resilience building. Facilitating the partnership’s strategic planning process and advising partners on resource mobilization.

client

University of Haifa



Location

Northern Israel



funder

University of Haifa



duration

2012 – 2017


Evaluating the National Debating Program 2026

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a teacher training program facilitating structured discussion among students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

client

U.S. Embassy

Location

Across Israel

funder

US Embassy

duration

January - July 2026

Impact evaluation of the program Now It's Me

Monitoring & evaluation

Impact evaluation of a pilot programme designed to promote an active lifestyle among at-risk older adults through awareness-raising, personalised accompaniment, socialization and the provision of diverse sport and recreational activities.

client

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute, Jerusalem Municipality

Location

Jerusalem, Israel

funder

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute, Jerusalem Municipality

duration

January 2026 - March 2027

Review of Employee Programs Worldwide Preparing Individuals for Active Retirement

Social development research

A review of employee programs worldwide that prepare individuals for active retirement.

client

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute

Location

Global

funder

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute

duration

July - November 2026

Evaluating MEET - the Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a STEM education program for promising Israeli and Palestinian high school students (ages 15-17), focusing on computer science, socially responsible entrepreneurship, and leadership development.

client

MEET - the Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

Location

Across Israel


funder

Julius Baer Foundation 

duration

October 2024 


Evaluating the IsraAID Emergency Response to Ukraine

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the Ukraine Emergency Response and its three subprojects focused on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and child protection in war-affected Ukraine.

client

IsraAID Ukraine


Location

Across Ukraine

funder

IsraAID Ukraine


duration

July 2023 - October 2024

Evaluating the National Debating Program 2024

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a platform facilitating structured discussion among students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

client

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv


Location

Across Israel


funder

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv


duration

March - June 2024

Evaluating the Working Time Reduction Initiative in the Israeli Public Sector

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the working time reduction scheme in the Israeli public sector.

client

JDC-TVET, Ministry of Finance and other Ministries


Location

Across Israel


funder

JDC-TVET


duration

December 2023 - December 2025

Evaluating the National Public Health Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a nationwide program promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity at both national and local levels across Israel.

client

Ministry of Health


Location

Across Israel


funder

Ministry of Health


duration

October 2023 - ongoing

Evaluating the Techability Initiative: Technological Innovation in Organizations Supporting People Living with Disabilities

MEAL capacity building

MEAL consultation and capacity building for program implementers to enhance effectiveness and impact.

client

The Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel


Location

Across Israel


funder

The Hive

duration

July 2023 - February 2024

Evaluating an Intergovernmental Initiative on Quality Aging

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an inter-ministerial program designed to establish a network of leaders collaborating to enhance the quality of life for Israel’s aging population.

client

Joint Elka, Foundations of the National Insurance Institute, various Ministries


Location

Across Israel


funder

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute 


duration

May 2023 - December 2024

Evaluating the National Debating Program 2023

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a platform facilitating structured discussion among students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

client

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv


Location

Across Israel


funder

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv


duration

February - May 2023

Review of Interdisciplinary Academic Programs on Aging

Social development research

A review of interdisciplinary academic programs on aging worldwide.

client

JDC Israel - Zman Atid


Location

Global

funder

JDC Israel - Zman Atid


duration

October - December 2022

Evaluating the Tech2Peace Innovating Together Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a seminar series and alumni program that brings together Jewish and Arab/Palestinian young people for entrepreneurship training and dialogue.

client

Tech2Peace


Location

Across Israel


funder

Tech2Peace


duration

July 2022 - December 2024

Evaluating the National Debating Program 2022

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a platform facilitating structured discussion among students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

client

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv


Location

Across Israel


funder

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv


duration

February - May 2022

Evaluating the Small and Medium Business Loan Fund

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the SMBL Fund's contribution to Israeli businesses and business owners, highlighting its key achievements over the past 12 years.

client

Koret Israel Economic Development Funds


Location

Across Israel


funder

Koret Israel Economic Development Funds


duration

January – May 2022

MEAL Consultation to Social Entrepreneurs at the Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel

MEAL capacity building

MEAL consultation and capacity building for social entrepreneurs supported by the Hive Social Accelerator Program.

client

The Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel


Location

Across Israel


funder

The Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel


duration

Ongoing

Evaluating the Dialogue and Identity Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an interfaith dialogue initiative fostering a tolerant Jewish and Arab/Palestinian cultural and ethnic identity among children in 40 schools across Israel.

client

Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue


Location

Across Israel


funder

Porticus Foundation

duration

July 2021 – August 2023


Evaluating the National Debating Program 2021

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a platform facilitating structured discussion among students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

client

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv



Location

Across Israel

funder

Cohen Idov Center and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv



duration

February - May 2021


Evaluating the European Jewish Education Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the long-term impact of a Jewish education program across Europe.

client

Moishe House - Europe 



Location

London, Paris, Prague, Budapest, Sofia (and across Europe)



funder

Moishe House - Europe 


duration

January - December 2020


Evaluating the JDC-FSU Young Leadership Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the long-term impact of a leadership development initiative for young adults in Former Soviet Union countries. The program features skill-building seminars, project management training, and support for implementing small-scale social initiatives.

client

JDC-FSU 



Location

All FSU countries (with a focus on Russia and Ukraine)



funder

JDC-FSU 


duration

September 2019 - July 2020


Evaluating the Entrepreneurship Training Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a nationwide program providing guidance and professional training for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Israel.

client

Agency for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses at the Ministry of Economy


Location

Across Israel



funder

Agency for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses at the Ministry of Economy



duration

January 2019 - August 2020


Evaluating the JDC-FSU Volunteer Community Program

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a large-scale program operating in 45 communities across six Former Soviet Union countries, engaging over 4,000 volunteers. These volunteers implement short-term projects and provide ongoing welfare services to children and families at risk, older people, and people with disabilities.

client

JDC-FSU 



Location

Moldova, Russia, Ukraine



funder

JDC-FSU 



duration

June 2018 - May 2019


Evaluating the project Media Impacting Conflict Transformation

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of the first phase of a three-year project promoting peace journalism as a catalyst for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

client

Adam Institute for Democracy and Peace, Israel Social TV 


Location

Across Israel



funder

European Union (EU)


duration

March 2018 - February 2019


Evaluating the Support and Advocacy Initiative for Asylum-Seeker Women

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a pilot project aimed at raising rights awareness and improving conditions for vulnerable refugee women, single mothers, and victims of domestic violence.

client

Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum-seeker in Israel 



Location

Across Israel



funder

Porticus Foundation


duration

January – April 2018


Evaluating the Community Building Project for a Meaningful Society

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluating the second stage of the Community Building project, implemented in 186 local authorities (Jewish, Arab and Bedouin) in Israel.

client

The Israeli Association for Community Centers (IACC)



Location

Across Israel



funder

The Israeli Association for Community Centers



duration

January - December 2018


Evaluating the project Instilling Human Rights Values in Israel’s Future Soldiers

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a human rights education project for students in pre-army academies.

client

Finn Church Aid



Location

Across Israel



funder

Finn Church Aid



duration

November - December 2017


Evaluating the project Protecting and Promoting the Health and Social Rights of Groups Residing in Israel without Civil Status

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a multi-year project promoting the health and welfare rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and stateless migrants in Israel.

client

Secours Catholique – Caritas France (SCCF)



Location

Across Israel


funder

SCCF


duration

August – September 2017


Evaluating the Hive - Hub for Social Initiatives and Businesses in Israel

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an accelerator program that equips social entrepreneurs and innovators with professional training, mentorship, and seed funding to pilot initiatives in diverse fields, including poverty reduction, education, health, and support for at-risk populations.

client

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute, JDC


Location

Across Israel



funder

Foundations of the National Insurance Institute

duration

August 2017 – March 2022


Evaluating the Local Arab Leadership Development Initiative

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a pilot leadership initiative designed to prepare young Arab professionals for municipal elections across Israel.

client

Shatil - the Empowerment and Training Center for Social Change Organizations



Location

Across Israel



funder

Shatil 



duration

January 2017 – June 2019


Evaluating the Community Building Project

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a nationwide project aimed at strengthening community organizing and development across all community centers in Israel.

client

UJA Federation New York



Location

Across Israel



funder

UJA Federation New York



duration

July – December 2016



Evaluating Project TEN

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of an international development program implemented in Ethiopia, Ghana, Mexico, South Africa, and Israel, which engages volunteers from around the world to collaborate with remote communities in developing sustainable solutions in public health, agriculture and livelihoods, and education.

client

The Jewish Agency for Israel


Location

Ghana, Israel, Mexico, Uganda



funder

The Jewish Agency for Israel



duration

July 2016 – December 2018


Evaluating the project Words Matter: Educating about and for Freedom of Expression

Monitoring & evaluation

Evaluation of a rights awareness project for Jewish and Arab school children and teachers.

client

Adam Institute for Democracy and Peace


Location

Across Israel



funder

European Union (EU)



duration

December 2015 – July 2016


Evaluating the Western Galilee Cluster

Monitoring & evaluation

Developing a MEAL system for the public partnership.

client

Western Galilee Cluster

Location

Northern Israel




funder

Western Galilee Cluster


duration

January 2013 – April 2014


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