Caring for the caregivers

Caregiving is a universal phenomenon affecting each one of us at some point in our lives. Millions of family members and friends around the globe already play the role of informal, unpaid family caregivers of their loved ones, who are in need of support because of age, disability, or illness. Caregivers Israel is a non-for-profit organization that is committed to raising public awareness to the caregiving burning issue; to recognizing and supporting Israel's family caregivers, as being fundamental to strong families and stable communities Our vision: Family caregivers in Israel are valued, capable and resourceful through education, effective advocacy, quality programs and community awareness activities. Caregivers Israel main missions are to: - Increase public awareness to the caregiving phenomenon and its personal, social and national impacts - Build an engaged and powerful caregivers community in Israel - Promote policies to support Israeli caregivers - Develop programs and services to help caregivers play their role effectively and efficiently In order to accomplish these missions we launched the first Israeli website in the caregiving field; and, in collaboration with the relevant government offices and NGO'S we develop and implement caregivers support programs and promote advanced, evidenced based policies in this field. Caregivers Israel was founded by Rachel Ledany, a wife and caregiver to a cancer survivor, caregivers of children with illness and disabilities and other experts in the field.