Rakefet- Overcoming loneliness - together

Loneliness. To wake up in the morning with nothing to feel excited about. To go to school or work and have no one to laugh with. To come home to an empty room. To feel alone is to understand that today will feel be no different to yesterday. And that tomorrow will look exactly the same. Will be no different.Alone.. And then, as always, anxiety sets in and grows. The feel of being trapped, within yourself, with your own thoughts. Trying not to take up space. To avoid. To disappear. The “Loneliness pandemic” is already here. The World Health Organization warns that 1 out of 4 people in the world is afflicted by it. Loneliness profoundly harms mental and physical health, attacks ages, all genders and and exempts no one, regardless of status. Thousands of people suffer loneliness, even undetected within in our closest circles, and are unable to live their fullest lives. This situation is only getting worse. Loneliness, social anxiety and avoidance is hard to deal with and no one should be left to struggle alone. It is important to understand that this is not an unavoidable destiny. A great deal can and must be done! Help and support is available At Rakefet NGO we are dedicated to confronting this pandemic of loneliness and social isolation ,social anxiety and avoidance that is crippling the lives of so many around us. We help them live fuller, happier and less lonely lives. The NGO was founded in 2013 and operates nationwide through a unique model that proven to be highly effective in improving personal and social abilities and developing social skills. The NGO runs over 80 groups for children, youth, and adults and offers over 350 programs and workshops within the educational system for students and professional educational teams. Additionally, the NGO provides guidance to hundreds of parents and trains professional group counselors at Rakefet's training center. Due to worsening social distress and the exacerbated circumstances, Rakefet itself needs partners in this journey. Appeals for help are mounting nation wide. In order for us to take in more participants from all over the country and to make sure that no one is left alone, we must expand our NGO’s outreach. We invite you to join us and help us reach our compassionate goal. Together - we can change lives! #Overcoming loneliness - together!