Belgian ORT was established in 1946 primarily to educate Jewish children who had returned from the camps so that they could enter regular schools.
Over the next 20 years thousands of people – most of them minors – were trained in fields as varied as electromechanics and dressmaking across three vocational schools, 20 training workshops and an agricultural centre. ORT provided pupils with monetary assistance, food and clothing parcels.
In the 21st Century, the organization has operated as a fundraising arm, using missions and school visits to raise money. International trips have included to countries such as France, Lithuania, Argentina and Ukraine.
United Kingdom
ORT UK raises funds through communal events to support World ORT in its mission to make an Impact Through Education.
Cuba
ORT Cuba previously hosted a range of programs benefiting the country’s Jewish and non-Jewish citizens.
Argentina
ORT Argentina has more than 10,000 students from primary school through high school to adult education and teacher training facilities across four campuses around Buenos Aires.