World ORT is spearheading the introduction of interactive educational technology in Israel's under-resourced southern communities thanks to a $2.2 million donation by Canadian philanthropist Seymour Schulich.

Successful fundraising events in UK and Canada. New communities benefit from Kadima Mada. Teenagers overcome disabilities using technology.

World ORT has received a $2 million Lead Gift from Seymour Schulich, entrepreneur and philanthropist from Toronto, Canada, for the launch of the Schulich Canada Smart Classroom Initiative in Israel.

Students cotton on to the value of space science. New opportunities for women in Tirat HaCarmel. Top ranking for World ORT websites.

As search and rescue operations wind down one week after the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti attention is turning to how to help the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country in the long term – and World ORT is gearing up to play its part, provided that adequate funds become available.

A message to ORT on the occasion of its 130th Anniversary.

In 2008 ORT Toronto held several successful events.

ORT’s development assistance arm, International Cooperation, is raising funds to provide technical assistance to the victims of Cyclone Nargis.

Thousands attend ORT Mexico’s education week. Latin America Campaign achieves first year’s targets. ORT students in Russian team in World Robot Olympiad.

Israel’s new ambassador to UK praises ORT. ORT Uruguay student writes wrongs. Top Israeli educationalist tours ORT schools in Russia.

Christian friends strengthen World ORT programs in FSU and India. ORT Cuba celebrates seventh anniversary. Historian praises World ORT’s book, The Hope and the Illusion.

New phase of Science Journey is under way. Teenager in Etgar programme out performs university students. Sha’ar HaNegev students use World ORT computers to make peace.

In April 2007 ORT Toronto installed a new President and 11 new Board Members. We also held several successful fundraising events during the year.

ORT’s commitment to Latin America has extended to Panama with leading members of the Jewish community there forming an ORT Committee for the first time.

Kadima Mada (Science Journey) is the name given to a program which encompasses hundreds of projects in more than 30 local authorities throughout Israel.