Resilience program
About the program
Following the horrors of October 7th, thousands of children and youth have suffered incomprehensible trauma. They were exposed to horrifying scenes, lost relatives and friends and were torn from their homes
With the help of many of our dear friends and supporters we established emergency programs in 7 locations across the country (among them: Eilat, the Dead-Sea, Jerusalem, Shefayim, Mitzpe-Ramon and Mishmar Haemek), enabling members of the evacuated communities the opportunity to participate in a steady daily routine of cycling training, led by our professional instructors with the supervision of trauma therapists.
In our shared journey, they connect with their abilities and their desire to envision a future. They participate, face challenges, and even take responsibility and dare to lead others.
How do we do it?
- Community Partnerships: We identify meaningful figures in the community who will function as our contacts and tailor the program to the needs and limitations of the youth in each community.
- Bikes: Bikes are a powerful tool that can bring youth together. No prior experience is needed. It is suitable for everyone.
- Long-distance Cycling: We focus on reconnecting. Connecting to a meaningful instructor who helps the youth connect to their body and soul, to a meaningful group, to nature, to their internal strengths, and to the ability to cope with the journey.
1 – Main center in Kibbutz Ruchama.
2 – A branch in Rimon Farm
3 – A branch in Sapir (at the Highschool of Sha’ar Hanegev)
