In 2008, Yaari founded
Innovation: Africa[6] a nonprofit organization that brings innovative Israeli solar, water and agricultural technologies to rural villages throughout Africa.[7] The organization has completed over 1000[8] projects in remote villages,[9] providing electricity and clean water to more than 5 million people[10] across 10 African countries.[11][8][12]
Innovation: Africa maintains headquarters in both New York and
Herzliya Pituah.[13]
Recognition
Sivan and her organization, Innovation: Africa, have received multiple awards for their work.
Since 2012, Innovation: Africa has had a special consultative status to the
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).[14] Thanks to Innovation: Africa's transparent and live monitoring of its projects, it was granted the United Nations Innovation Award.[15][16]
Yaari received the "Light of Israel Award" from the
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs[17] and has been recognized as one of the most "Inspiring Israeli this Decade" by Grapevine;[7] one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Israel” by
Forbes;[18] one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Israelis in International Business, science, and Culture” by NoCamels[13] and one of the “Top 100 People Positively Influencing Jewish Life” by
Algemeiner Journal;[19]
She was selected to light a torch at the celebration of Israel's 75th
Independence Day.[20]