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Because I Care – Israel

Scott Piro — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:56:39 +0000

Because I Care – Israel improves environmental awareness and social kindness in Israel by strengthening the concept of respect in the hearts of Israelis. By focusing on education, the organization aims to raise a new generation of cooperative leaders and problem solvers.

Founded in 2002, the nonprofit is most famous for its triumphant Saki-Kaki bag distribution program, now in its ninth year. Both a convenient resource for dog-owners and an important visual reminder to pick up after their dogs, the familiar yellow boxes have succeeded in changing people’s attitudes about dog waste. Already in 75 municipalities and expanding, the boxes have reduced the amount of waste on Israel’s sidewalks and punctured the myth that the problem was unsolvable.

Recognizing Israel’s children as its leaders of tomorrow, the organization launched in 2011 an educational initiative aimed at the nation’s kindergarteners. Entitled Because I Care, the energetic and uplifting curriculum has already demonstrated it can motivate children to believe their actions make a difference. Available on CD to educators free-of-charge, the mix of lesson plans, activities and worksheets is equipped to help young people understand core values of respect, teamwork, conflict resolution and more.

Because I Care Israel is bringing about an epidemic of caring across Israel. When the concept of respect is embedded in society, every part of Israelis lives will change for the better.

VISIT WEBSITE: www.saki-kaki.com

Saki-Kaki Likes Facebook, New Website

Scott Piro — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:25:34 +0000

Saki-Kaki is the flagship program for Because I Care – Israel, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving environmental awareness and social kindness in Israel by strengthening the concept of respect in the hearts of Israelis.

A household name in Israel, Saki-Kaki provides dog-owners with convenient, disposable bags to clean up after their dogs via a network of eye-catching dispensary boxes on sidewalks and in parks. The program distributed over 5 million bags in 2010, and expansion continues throughout the country more than seventy-five cities, Kibbutzim and Moshavim. In 2010 they tapped me to create their Facebook page and publish daily, relevant content to people interested in the core values of respect, teamwork, conflict resolution and more.

In 2011 I began collaborating with Because I Care – Israel to create content for their new website. Through this project, I’m excited to help the organization launch their newest project – an education program aimed at Israel’s kindergartners with the goal of raising a new generation of cooperative leaders and problem solvers.

ORAM – Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration

Scott Piro — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 13:39:34 +0000

Founded in 2008, ORAM is the first migration organization focusing exclusively on refugees fleeing sexual and gender-based violence worldwide. ‘A new network spanning national, ethnic, religious, racial and gender divides, ORAM provides clients with free legal representation and conducts advocacy and education on their behalf.
Through the creative marriage of modern technology and legal expertise, ORAM provides clients isolated in countries-of-transit with free counseling and assistance. ‘ORAM’s advocacy encompasses non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations, governments and community groups. ‘Educational efforts include lectures, writings and a variety of presentation modes.

VISIT WEBSITE: www.oraminternational.org

Launching a nonprofit

Scott Piro — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 07:06:34 +0000

One month before moving to Tel Aviv, Israel in March 2009, I began my position as Communications Director for ORAM – Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration. Founded in 2008, ORAM is the first migration organization focusing exclusively on refugees fleeing sexual and gender-based violence worldwide. ORAM’s vital work includes providing clients with free legal representation and conducting advocacy and education on their behalf.

During my year and a half with the humanitarian NGO, coverage I generated included PerezHilton, The Advocate, Miami Herald, Philadelphia Gay News, EDGE Publications, The Forward, and DNA.

ORAM also afforded me a tremendous opportunity to expand my skill set. I wrote and maintained the entire website, built relationships with other institutions including NGOs, academic programs and law schools, and trade and professional groups, and I managed a staff of interns spanning three continents.

I departed in May 2010 when ORAM moved into their new offices in San Francisco and remain very proud of my role in successfully launching this vitally needed organization. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) refugees are among the most persecuted people in the world today. ORAM remains the first and only NGO to focus exclusively on their plight.