A social initiative
to promote courtesy in Israel
Changing the world with a kind word
and a small gesture
The Courtesy Initiative promotes the values of courtesy and respect in Israeli society.
Courtesy Defined
“A polite and pleasant attitude toward others”
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Small gestures at home, in the community, on the roads, at work, on social networks and everywhere.
Listen
Be Pleasnat
Body Language
Reach Out
Smile
Appreciation
The atmosphere in public spaces, on the roads and on social networks directly affects our sense of security and resilience. We are working to create an active mechanism that elevates positive, courteous and patient behavior in daily life.
We are here to make a change!
Join us and let’s upgrade the level of courtesy in Israel.
We invite you to join as a Courtesy Ambassador to change the face of our society.
Meet our Courtesy Ambassadors
Our Programs
Courtesy Workshops
Practical Implementation Tools
Our workshops are designed for organizations and courtesy ambassadors. Offering methodologies for making courtesy and everyday language imbedded in Israeli culture.
Community Programs
Advancing Courteous Culture in the community
We are launching models in selected communities to advance values for new social norms promoting courteous behavior in various sectors.
Research and Educational Programs
Advancing courtesy as a core value in the educational system
We support academic research and educational program to implement courtoous values starting from early education.
Who We Are
We are an initiative made up of caring private individuals, self-funded and non-profit. We are here to bring back to center stage what truly matters: mutual respect and courtesy between us. We believe these values are the beating heart of a healthier, more pleasant and more connected society.
Our mission: to lead cultural change through broad collaborations, create creative solutions that strengthen communities, and teach through workshops and awareness how every small gesture builds a greater society.
"My name is Rina Fuksenbroner-Levy, a social entrepreneur with rich experience in managing complex technological projects. I harnessed my managerial and technological abilities to establish the Courtesy Initiative, born from a deep belief in the power of social change. Together with a multidisciplinary team including academics, educators and community members, we work to make courtesy an everyday, shared language that connects communities. You are welcome to join us."