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Supporting Families and Children in Sderot
We help Sderot’s residents stay safe under fire and support their personal and community growth through essential programs.
In Sderot, nearly 30,000 Israelis endure constant rocket, mortar, and incendiary attacks from Gaza. This community, already on Israel's socio-economic margins, faces the added burden of ongoing emotional trauma.
The Sderot Foundation
Support the Negev Gala, presented by JNF Canada and Israel Magen Fund of Canada, honouring Ontario MPP Lisa MacLeod. With keynote speaker Warren Kinsella, this event raises funds for vital Sderot community initiatives.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Ottawa Negev Gala
Lisa MacLeod, a Member of the Provincial Parliament of Ontario
The Israel Magen Fund of Canada (IMFoC) is raising funds to support the Parenthood Home for Family Therapy in Sderot. This facility is vital in providing much-needed aid to families in a region devastated by ongoing conflict.
Located just 2 kilometres from the Gaza border, Sderot is a community deeply impacted by frequent rocket attacks, with more than 700 attacks occurring annually. These assaults have a profound effect on the mental health of the population, particularly on children—80% of whom suffer from PTSD due to the constant threat of violence.
The Parenthood Home for Family Therapy will offer parents the guidance and tools to support their children. Through a series of six personalized sessions, professional parent instructors will address each family's unique struggles, whether related to managing childhood anxiety, dealing with the effects of ADHD, or coping with the trauma induced by the area's ongoing security challenges. Beyond these individual sessions, families will have access to workshops designed to tackle broader issues, such as how to provide emotional support during times of conflict and how to foster a stable environment for children growing up in such a traumatic setting.
The Sderot Foundation provides essential resources for tailored initiatives that support Sderot’s residents, easing their daily challenges and addressing long-term trauma in this resilient community.
Empowering
Conflict-Affected Families with Mental Health Support
Parenthood Home for Family Therapy
Sderot, a city with growing infrastructure, faces not only the daily threat of violence but also socioeconomic challenges, as a large percentage of the population struggles to make ends meet. The Resilience Complex, of which the Parenthood Home for Family Therapy is a part, aims to strengthen this community by fostering resilience and providing essential mental health support.
Now more than ever, your support is crucial in helping us fund this life-saving project. By donating to this cause, you will directly contribute to improving the mental health and well-being of countless families and children in Sderot who live under the constant shadow of violence.
Together, we can make a tangible difference in their lives—ensuring that these children and their families receive the care, guidance, and support they desperately need to overcome their immense challenges. No matter how small, every contribution helps bring hope and healing to those affected.
Let's unite to make a lasting impact.
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