Founded in 2000, Topaz - for the Well-Being of Children and Youth is an Israeli registered non-profit association that aspires to improve the life quality of children, youth, their families and their communities. To achieve this goal, Topaz acts as an incubator for community-based, socio-educational programs that develop innovative approaches to addressing endemic social problems. Topaz offers a unique framework that enables social entrepreneurs with vision to realize their dream in a supportive environment.

In addition to B’Tzedek, Topaz provides legal, financial and knowledge infrastructure and support to several other initiatives: Muzot, an arts high-school for children at risk in Tel Aviv-Yafo; Avante Guard, a holistic youth center in Atlit; The Israeli Centre for Philosophy in Education – ‘Philosophy for Life’, an initiative piloting work teaching children to engage in thoughtful enquiry as part of life, and others at earlier stages of development.