Youth in Israel are living through an unprecendented crisis.
Since the October 7th terror attack and war, 1 in 2 teenagers in Israel report loneliness and chronic or debilitating depression and anxiety. Nearly 30% of the 130,000 displaced people were teens and young adults, many of whom now struggle with trauma, loss, and uncertainty.
HELP OUR ISRAELI YOUTH HEAL FROM
THE TRAUMA OF WAR
2026 was supposed to be the year of healing for Israel’s youth. Today, however, the path to recovery has been violently interrupted.
As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, our Rebuilding from Within campaign has moved from a mission of long-term recovery to a critical emergency response. For thousands of teens and young adults already scarred by the atrocities of October 7th, the current sirens and strikes are not just headlines: they are triggers that threaten to undo every step of progress they have made. If we fail to provide a safety net now, the scars of this war will echo for generations.
The urgency has never been greater, and your help has never gone further. Your donation today will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to a generous supporter who has committed $25,000 in matching funds.
Even before the war, years of terror, instability, and COVID-19 had already left deep scars on this generation. Without healthy youth, Israel cannot thrive.
ELEM is with them every day, on the streets, in schools, online, and in shelters, providing vital support to over 13,000 young people each year, helping them heal, rebuild, and become the future leaders of Israel.
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