For 20 years, Eva a teacher at a local state school, had been supporting the New Israel Fund with small annual gifts that marked her commitment to an inclusive, equal and just Israel. Her lasting gift to NIF will ensure that her values live on. It means that we can continue to be here to defend women’s rights, to empower Israelis working to uphold human rights, and to advance civil rights and access to housing and education for Palestinian citizens of Israel. It means we can continue to protect minority rights and to ensure that the democratic institutions that safeguard freedom and liberty remain strong, vibrant and independent.