Georgette Rizek

Georgette Rizek (; November 27, 1925 – March 16, 2018) was a Palestinian philanthropist and activist from Jerusalem. She founded the Infant Welfare Center in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Biography Georgette Rizek was born in Tulkarm on November 27, 1925 as Georgette Youssef al-Issa. She served as its director until her retirement.

Rizek raised funds for the health center, both on her own and with the help of women from her church. In 1950, she and other women in her church founded a charitable group that raised funds through dinners, bazaars, and calendar sales. She also convinced local doctors to volunteer at the center. Eventually, Rizek raised enough money through her organization to pay the doctors a salary. and the Arab Orthodox Society. Her primary interest was in providing medical care for those who could not afford it. The people Rizek served gave her the nickname " Johnny," or "Mother of Johnny." She continued to volunteer and work with the community until she retired in 2008 at the age of 81. The Infant Welfare Center primarily provides care for Palestinian women and their children who cannot afford health insurance. It serves over 6,000 a year.