Mifrasim- Sailing for change

Mifrasim is an Israeli nonprofit organization that has been providing emotional therapy and support through group-based maritime journeys since 2018. Our core populations include bereaved families, soldiers, individuals coping with trauma, at-risk youth, and young adults on the autism spectrum. At sea, where participants are surrounded by nature’s vastness and guided by professional therapists and skippers, they enter a powerful transformative space that fosters healing, resilience and growth. The unique interplay between the open sea, shared challenges, and facilitated emotional work enables breakthroughs that traditional therapy settings rarely achieve. Mifrasim’s programs take place aboard our unique sailing vessels. Each group embarks on a long-term therapeutic process, consisting of biweekly sessions over several months Our programs are accompanied by a rigorous evaluation process measuring outcomes in emotional resilience, self-regulation, and well-being. Participants report increased motivation, reduced isolation, and renewed hope. Recent findings show: • 92% of participants reported improved emotional regulation • 87% described the experience as "life-changing" or "transformative" Mifrasim is managed by the founding Director, Mr. Yosale Dror, along with a small professional team, a devoted Board led by Dr. Ehud Netzer, and more than 70 active volunteers who share a love of the sea and a passion for social change. Since its inception in 2018, 7,400+ people have participated in therapeutic life-changing voyages.