About  Us

Shomera for a Better Environment is an award winning non profit whose goal is to build a vital, sustainable urban environment and society. Shomera is a dynamic organization that has made a large impact and solidified its reputation as an innovative and influential Israeli NGO over eleven years of pioneering environmental and social initiatives. Today, Shomera's influence on the  sustainability of cities extends into the national and international arena.

Affecting Change
Shomera is an environmental innovator which seeks to affect change through creative  approaches to problem solving, and dynamic initiatives with vision and scope. We strive to contribute to the sustainability of cities and communities via the integration of greenbuilding and green cities practices, water conservation measures, advocacy for open spaces and  community education and outreach.

Shomera works with academia, business, government and third sector partners to jointly deliver initiatives designed to generate a tangible impact on the environment and  quality of life. Shomera's track record of success demonstrates that by working together, change can really happen.

Broad Outreach

Over the years, Shomera has reached out and educated Israelis about the importance of a healthy and sustainable society, bringing new populations into the environmental fold. We are proud to have engaged diverse communities in meaningful environmental activity: children and senior citizens, people with secular, observant and ultra-orthodox practices, individuals with special needs, as well as youth-at-risk.

Awards
For its initiatives and contribution, Shomera has been granted a variety of awards:
The International Exhibition of Cleantech 2010 award for environmental project of excellence.

The Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants Program for 2009

The Life and Environment Green Globe Award for excellence in environmental activity in 2008

The Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants Program for 2005

The Jerusalem Mayor’s Award for Volunteer Organizations in 2005

Forums
Shomera participates in the following forums:
Board of Directors of Life and Environment
Directors General Committee for Sustainable Development (The Path to Sustainability Coalition representative)
The Path to Sustainibility Coalition of the Environmental Movement
The Water Coalition of the Environmental Movement
The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce's Greywater Recycling Unit
Forum of Organizations for the Jerusalem Forest

Shomera Supporters:

Shomera has benefitted from the support of: the Etz Hatamar Foundation, the First Narayever Synagogue, the Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation, the Ford Motor Company, the Gimprich Family Foundation, the Goldman Fund, the Green Environment Fund, the Jewish National Fund, the Kagan Foundation, the New Israel Fund of Canada, Shatil, the Shoresh Charitable Trust, the Steinhardt Family Foundation, the Tal Fund, the Yoreinu Foundation, the Israel Association of Community Centers, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment.