WHO WE ARE

Young Hadassah Without Borders

YHWB is an international program by Hadassah International, for emerging and established young leaders, designed to be a Three-Sprung Program

1. Ambassadorial Network: Members act as ambassadors of HMO, ensuring the hospital’s sustainability by spreading awareness of its mission, initiatives, and values in member regions and professional networks.
2. Impact & Project Platform: Members create meaningful local, regional, or global, health, innovative and coexistence impact spreading HMO’s mission.
3. Leadership & Professional Development: To support members in their growth as responsible leaders, foster collaboration across regions, and strengthen professional skills that enhance their work, communities and live out HMO’s mission.

YHWB Mission

Young Hadassah Without Borders empowers the next generation of leaders to act as global ambassadors, create tangible impact, and grow as professionals, championing and building a sustainable future for HMO’s mission and values of Coexistence, Innovation, and Healing the World.

Vision

A generation building responsibility, innovation, and human connection across borders. We are the future that will change the world now.

Guiding Principles

• Responsible Leadership
  Leadership grounded in accountability, discernment, and long-term responsibility.
• Humanitarian Neutrality & Inclusivity
  Commitment to serve all people with dignity, without political, religious, or cultural bias.
• Excellence & Credibility
  Upholding the highest standards in action, thought, and representation.
• Transparency & Follow-Through
  Acting with integrity, clarity, and consistency between intention and execution.
• Partnership Over Ego
  Valuing cooperation, humility, and shared success over individual visibility.
• Collaboration Across Borders
  Fostering trust, dialogue, and joint initiatives beyond national and cultural boundaries.
• Alignment with HMO’s Mission & Values
  Ensuring all initiatives remain coherent with HMO’s medical, humanitarian, and ethical foundations.

Membership Model

A Curated, Invitation-Only Community

Membership is extended through peer nomination and institutional approval, ensuring a community grounded in trust, shared values, and collective responsibility.

Cohort-Based Entry

New members are welcomed once per year as part of a carefully selected cohort. This model fosters deep relationships, a strong sense of belonging, and a shared commitment to growing together over time.

Global by Design

Our members represent diverse geographies, sectors, cultures, and faiths. What unites them is a shared belief in Hadassah’s mission and the power of cross-border collaboration to drive impact.

Who We Invite

We seek individuals who already embody the values of Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) and who bring both influence and integrity to the community. Ideal nominees demonstrate:

• Deep alignment with HMO’s mission, values, and long-term vision
• Recognized credibility within their professional, community, or social spheres
• The judgment and responsibility required to serve as an ambassador for the hospital
• The capacity to engage thoughtfully and consistently
• A genuine interest in impact, leadership growth, and global collaboration

Path to Membership

• Prospective members are nominated by a current YHWB member in good standing
• Nominated candidates are invited to submit an application and CV by the end of June
• Applications are reviewed, with select candidates invited to interviews in July
• New members are formally welcomed as part of the annual cohort and onboard together at an in-person cohort conference in early December

A Final Note

Membership in YHWB is both an honor and a commitment. It is an opportunity to stand alongside a global community of trusted leaders and to actively steward Hadassah’s mission with purpose, discretion, and impact.