Under the leadership of President Abraham D. Sofaer, the American Friends’ efforts in fundraising, advocacy and strategy aim to help move Israel toward a free-market economy and to enhance economic expansion in Israel’s private sector.

KIEDF FACTS

Since 1994, KIEDF has:

Facilitated nearly $180 million in financing
Supported more than 6,300 small businesses
Sustained nearly 30,000 jobs in Israel

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