Helping Local Authorities Get Back on Their Feet
We allocated a flexible budget of 1,100,000 NIS to Be’er Sheva, Dimona, Arad, Zarzir, and Beit Shemesh for urgent needs arising from the field.
A rapid emergency response is critical for recovery and care. Local authorities, in collaboration with and under the guidance of our expert advisors, are implementing a range of assistance solutions, including: reinforcement of manpower, support for vulnerable populations, accessibility measures, urgent procurement, translation services, responses to temporary needs, and more.
We continue to distribute medical equipment and rescue gear to emergency teams in local authorities.
In many cases, volunteers from the Sa’ar (Initial Self-Response Assistance) units were the first to arrive at impact sites, break down doors, carry out rescues, and provide life-saving aid. Since 2023, we have distributed approximately 655,000 units of life-saving medical equipment and rescue gear across 152 authorities nationwide. We continue to refresh equipment and support the training of these vital teams, who make the difference between life and death.
We strengthened welfare departments in 16 local authorities through the “Community Support” emergency program. The allocation of 27 dedicated positions enables the provision of a critical safety net for the elderly and people with disabilities: continuity of care, real-time risk detection, and ongoing personal contact with anyone who may “disappear” from the system in times of crisis—including individuals not known to welfare services in routine operations.
Supporting People Who Overnight Became Refugees in Their Own Country
We provided immediate material assistance to residents whose homes were damaged. Within hours of the incident, we delivered humanitarian aid valued at approximately 600,000 NIS, including clothing, toiletries, children’s supplies, infant formula, medications, and more. Together with the organization “Social Delivery,” we assisted residents of Be’er Sheva, Arad, Dimona, and Zarzir.
Personalized “Ad HaBait” Support for At-Risk Populations
For many, displacement from home can be devastating, and without tailored support, the condition of elderly individuals and people with disabilities can deteriorate rapidly. The model we developed during “Am K’Lavi” helped residents in Bat Yam, Ramat Gan, and Be’er Sheva to deal with this complex reality. We are now providing “Ad HaBait” support to residents in Beit Shemesh, Dimona, and Be’er Sheva until they find suitable housing.
Supporting the North
As part of the “Secure Connection” initiative, we ensured internet infrastructure connectivity in more than 500 shelters in frontline communities and across the northern region.
From Metula and Ma’ale Yosef, through Deir al-Asad and Shlomi, to Nahariya—the initiative was carried out as a joint effort with “Matan – Investing in the Community,” the Azrieli Foundation, Microsoft Israel R&D, Volta Belting Technology, and the local authorities.
A Dedicated Response for Welfare Departments
In collaboration with the Ministry of Welfare, we established the “Mahar” emergency system in seven authorities in the north and are currently working to expand into four additional authorities. The system strengthens the resilience of welfare departments in the region and reduces staffing gaps, ensuring that every resident continues to receive attentive and continuous support—even when conditions on the ground are critical.
Mental Resilience at the Click of a Button: A Digital Response for Every Israeli
Our digital solutions were created to ensure that every individual can access the support they need, without barriers. Whether for children, the elderly, members of the ultra-Orthodox or Arab communities, our systems are linguistically and culturally accessible and provide personalized assistance.
Since October 7, more than 850,000 Israelis have already used our platforms. Alongside this, during the current campaign we have held dozens of professional webinars, equipping thousands of professionals and members of the general public with tools to deal with the challenges of this time.
Continuing Rehabilitation, Reducing Gaps, and Building Engines of Growth
More than 200 of the organization’s programs continue to operate at full capacity, driven by a deep commitment to all parts of Israeli society. While this report focuses on immediate emergency activities, the professional work across all departments of the organization continues at its peak. From the field to decision-making centers—our activity addresses every need and domain: from youth in the “Meshivim” program and service-year volunteers strengthening communities in the north and south, to policy leaders in government ministries and regional economic development.
Together with our many partners, we continue to work tirelessly to strengthen Israeli society during the crisis—and at the same time, to build a better, more promising future for us all.
