Report

Summer 2015 Renovations

The WIZO Ken Hashalom Day Care Centre

Beer Sheva

Sponsored by The Mary Bendet Foundation and WIZO Switzerland

Wo r l d W I Z O F u n d ra i s i n g D i v i s i o n December 2015, Kislev 5776

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Before the Renovations

Cracked Nursery Washroom Shower

Old and worn out rubber flooring in

baby playground

Baby washroom not up to safety standards Toddler washroom-broken and

outdated facilities

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Renovations in the Baby Classroom and Washroom

The recent renovations have greatly upgraded the standard

of the baby classroom and baby washroom. As a result of the

improvements, the babies now can receive the best care

possible.

A new window allows for easy viewing into the washroom. The diaper change area is now located

beneath the new window in accordance with regulations. New classroom sinks allow for better

hygienic and convenient conditions.

New wall units in the washrooms have created much

needed storage space. Baby supplies are now kept in

an attractive and well organized manner.

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Renovations in the Toddler Class Classroom and Washroom

The recent renovations have greatly upgraded the standard

of the toddler classroom and adjoining washroom. As a

result of the improvements, toddlers now enjoy modern and

safer conditions.

A new window allows for easy viewing and supervision of toddlers in the washroom. 2 new

classroom sinks, allow for better hygienic and convenient conditions. Staff and children have easy

access to the new sinks, and use them daily for washing up after meals, art projects and outdoor

activities.

New storage units in the washroom are attractive and

practical and have created much needed storage space.

Toddlers change of clothing and other needs are now

kept in an attractive and well organized manner.

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Renovations in the Nursery Classroom and Washroom

The recent renovations are a great improvement in the

nursery classroom and adjoining washroom. The children in

this class represent the oldest age group in the DCC. This new

modern environment supports them in developing a greater

sense of independence.

Children can now take pride in their beautiful home away from

home environment at the WIZO Ken Hashalom Mary Bendet

Foundation Day Care Centre in Beer Sheva.

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Upgrades in the Baby Playground

The baby playground’s old worn out rubber flooring has been replaced with soft and colourful

synthetic grass, a surface which is now being used in Israel to ensure safe and hygienic

conditions for outdoor play.

Many thanks to the Mary Bendet Foundation and WIZO Switzerland for your

ongoing commitment to the children of Israel

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Expenditure Report-Summer 2015 Renovations

Many thanks to the Mary Bendet Foundation and WIZO Switzerland for your

ongoing commitment to the children of Israel

Description Amount NIS

Replace rubber flooring in the baby playground

8,850

Renovation of baby, toddler and nursery class washroom renovations and installation of sinks and cupboards in toddler and nursery class washroom. One contractor was responsible for this work and provided 3 invoices with the sums noted on this document.

50,000

80,000

70,104

Total 208,954

10% supervision 20,895

Grand total 229,849

WIZO participation requested 286,000 NIS

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World WIZO Fundraising Division 38 David Hamelech Blvd.

Tel Aviv, POB 33159

Tel: 972.3.6923710

Fax: 972.3.692.3880

www.wizo.org

WIZO’s Mission

The Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) is a non-party

international movement dedicated to the advancement of the status of women, welfare

of all sectors of Israeli society and encouragement of

Jewish education in Israel and the Diaspora.

WIZO’s Goals

To provide for the welfare of infants, children, youth, women and the elderly.

To advance the status of women in Israel.

To strengthen the bond between World Jewry and the State of Israel.

To support the absorption of new immigrants in Israel.

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