Yuvalim: The 10.7 Survivor Project

One third of recognized Nova survivors are not receiving care, and the estimated number for survivors of the kibbutz attacks is much higher.

While Israel’s government has offered financial aid, psychological support, and physical assistance to these survivors, not all have been able to access these resources. Too many survivors are struggling alone. Instead of seeking support, these survivors are turning to repression, substance abuse, self-harm, and in severe cases, suicide.

In response to the alarming data about survivors, the Israeli government reached out to ELEM to form a plan: create new, wider, therapeutic options, and connect these resources to the survivors in need.

Leveraging its deep familiarity with Israel’s rave subculture and decades of mutual trust, ELEM entrusted its Anashim Tovim (Good People) project staff to lead this critical effort. Tragically, three members of Anashim Tovim were the first harm reductionists killed at the Nova Festival on October 7th. Despite this devastating loss, within seven months, the remaining team returned to support a profoundly altered scene now in need of greater help than ever.

Anashim Tovim is uniquely positioned to identify survivors in need, build trust through ELEM’s trauma-informed, collaborative approach, and guide each individual through their entire healing journey.