Gilat's Lifeline: Healing Israel’s Children in Crisis

Imagine being a child fighting for your life in a hospital, only to have war shatter the fragile safety around you. This is the reality for thousands of Israeli children one year after the October 7th war—children who have already endured more than most adults can imagine. Many chronically ill and injured children were suddenly forced to evacuate their homes, leaving behind the safety and care they depend on. The Gilat Foundation, named after a little girl who left this world too soon, has taken immediate action to provide emotional support to these children and their families. Our therapeutic programs, based in Israel’s leading children’s hospitals, offer therapeutic theater, psycho-social support, and trauma relief, helping children cope with the stress and confusion of this crisis. “Thanks to the Gilat Foundation, my daughter is finally able to smile again after the war destroyed our home.” – A grateful mother We aim to raise £30,000 within the next two weeks to help over 1,000 children in need this year. A donation of just £300 can provide a year of therapeutic play for 10 traumatized children. Your generosity can bring hope and healing to these vulnerable children and help restore their childhoods. We only have 2 weeks to raise £30,000! Will you help us bring hope to these children before time runs out? In the midst of war, you can be their lifeline. Each donation brings us closer to restoring the childhoods that have been so cruelly interrupted. “Chana Safran, Head of Special Education at Alyn Hospital, states: ‘The therapeutic programs provided by the Gilat Foundation have been transformative for our most vulnerable patients. In just a year, we've seen a 45% reduction in anxiety symptoms, and over 80% of parents report significant improvements in their children's emotional well-being.’” Watch the video of the Gilat Foundation’s work at Alyn Hospital in Jerusalem and see how these programs are helping children find hope again. Prefer to give over the phone or WhatsApp? Call or WhatsApp us at +972504579613 or email us at foundationgilat@gmail.com, and our team will assist you. All donations are tax refundable and can be made in multiple currencies. This event is organized in cooperation with Dream Doctors, ensuring your support has a broader impact on therapeutic care for children.