A hundred thousand reasons to make a change

100,000 People Live with Epilepsy in Israel Each year, 5,500 new patients are diagnosed. Behind these numbers are countless personal stories: Liat, whose 7-year-old daughter isn’t entitled to a medical assistant at school. Omer, who must wait 8 months for a neurologist appointment. Naomi, from a southern kibbutz, who travels two hours with her 4-year-old to see an expert epileptologist. And thousands of others, each facing unique and often overwhelming challenges. In an ideal world, these individuals would receive rapid diagnoses, optimal treatment, school support, and professional guidance. Unfortunately, the reality is completely different. Daily Challenges Faced by Children, Adults, and Families Living with Epilepsy • Medical Challenges: Months-long waits for appointments, and long travel to see one of only 30 specialists nationwide. • Employment and Financial Struggles. • Lack of Public Services: No centralized system to coordinate information and rights. • Exhausting Bureaucratic Processes: Long, complex, and overwhelming. • Limited Transparency: Patients don’t know all their treatment options. • Inadequate Educational Support: Schools are unaware of the needs of kids with epilepsy. • Outdated Social Perceptions: Stigma, shame, and misconceptions persist. And so much more… How the Israeli Epilepsy Association Makes a Difference Since 1985, our dedicated team of staff and volunteers has been working tirelessly to support the epilepsy community by: Conducting support groups, Raising public awareness, Operating a professional information center, Representing patients to decision-makers, Training educational staff, Providing public education. For nearly 40 years, we’ve worked to create deep and systemic change through education, community action, and policy advocacy. Looking Ahead to 2025 In the coming year, we will expand our efforts to bring real change: 📌 Expand access to expert physicians nationwide. 📌 Promote the rights of children with epilepsy, including access to medical assistants and emergency treatment in schools. 📌 Advocate for additional positions for epileptologists, social workers, and medical professionals to support patients and families throughout diagnosis and treatment. 📌 Raise public awareness about epilepsy and work to change outdated societal attitudes. 📌 Simplify the process for claiming rights through policy change and personalized guidance. 📌 Continue to train teachers and staff in schools and workplaces to create inclusive environments. Vision? We Have It. Goals? We Have Them. Action Plan? We’re Ready! Now we just need the budget 😃 We invite you to be part of a real change for 100,000 children, youth, and adults in Israel. Every donation is significant. It’s not just about reaching a fundraising goal—it’s about changing lives. Join Us Today 🙏🏻 Choose an amount and support our crowdfunding campaign. Thank you from the bottom of our 💜, The Israeli Epilepsy Association Team