Building Local Resilience in Israel

Empowering Front-Line Municipalities

A model strengthening the emotional resilience of children, teens, and parents in municipalities in Israel's north and south, in response to the Iron Swords War.

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Since the Iron Swords War began, emotional distress and demand for support among children and teens in the periphery have risen sharply. Existing public services often fall short or miss needs that vary widely by region. Led by the Social Platform with a coalition of foundations and local authorities, Building Local Resilience in Israel offers a measurement-based model with support on several levels: working with municipalities, it builds professional infrastructure in schools, engaging educators, parents, and professional teams to provide sustainable emotional support to residents. In partnership with the Arison Foundation, the Safra Foundation, the Rochlin Foundation, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), and the St. Paul Federation.

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Objective

Strengthen the emotional resilience of children and teens, and make schools first-response community hubs for emotional support.

Target Population

Children, teens, and parents in the periphery affected directly or indirectly by the war, and education staff in local authorities.

Operational Model

Municipal needs mapping, “Resilience Trustee” staff training, digital screening of students, data-driven municipal decisions, and group, individual, and parent therapy.

Impact Across Three Spheres

National Sphere

A scalable model, replicable across authorities, with “Build-and-Transfer” infrastructure that strengthens national resilience and the government response along the front line.

Community Sphere

Stronger local leadership through municipal Resilience Forums and digital mapping that spot needs in real time and sustain emotional support.

Personal Sphere

Therapy and tools for emotional regulation and trauma processing for children, parents, and educators, restoring a sense of safety and daily functioning in crisis.

88,000 Children and Youth
Received professional emotional care in times of crisis and trauma.
96% Improved Emotional Well-Being
Improved and sustained their emotional well-being over time.
750 Therapists and Care Professionals
Serving in our nationwide resilience network.
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