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. 2023 Sep 13;13(9):1787–1800. doi: 10.3390/ejihpe13090130

Table 1.

Social entrepreneur initiatives list.

No Initiatives Translated into English (Hebrew) Initiative Goal Characteristics
1 Shades (Gvanim) Establish a therapeutic and educational center for parents and children Female, 51, Married + 3, MBA
2 Netball for moms (Mama-net) Form a Mothers’ Netball League Female, 43, Married + 2, BA
3 Walking circles Establish walking groups Female, 73, Married + 3, MA
4 Vaccinated kindergarten (Mehusgan) Make reliable medical information about vaccinations and the prevention of infectious diseases accessible to the community, kindergartens, parents, and kindergarten teachers Male, 42, Married + 3, BEd
5 Healthy Cities Start an association of local authorities, government ministries, health funds, and academia working together to develop health and sustainability at the local level Female, 76, Married + 3, MD, MPH
6 Sheets from home Provide new and fun bedding for children with cancer Female, 45, Married + 3, BA
7 The project to eradicate smoking Prevent smoking initiation among teenagers and young adults Female, 48, Married + 2, MA
8 La Leche League Breastfeeding encouragement Female, 40, Married + 4
9 Yoga in the neighborhood Make the practice of yoga accessible to the entire population Female, 31, Married, BA
10 A healthy foundation for women (Keren Bri’a) Improve health services, accessibility, and care for women Female, 39, Married, MA
11 Aware (Mida’at) Advance health promotion in the fields of medical treatment and preventive medicine Female, 40, Married, MA
12 Embrace (Hibuk) Enhance access to health services in the community for chronically ill patients and alleviating loneliness for those who, due to their medical condition, rarely leave their house Male, 37, BA
13 The Association of Patients’ Rights Provide assistance and guidance in dealing with various medical conditions, focusing on the realization of the rights in the healthcare system in Israel Male, 69, Married, MHA
14 Mind and Fitness Improve the lifestyle for those dealing with mental disabilities Male, 42, Single, BA
15 Mortal (Enosh) Provide rehabilitation and treatment for people facing a mental disability and their families, and promote policies in the field Female, 45, Married + 3, MA