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When Heroes Need Healing: Supporting the Resilience of Those Who Save Lives
Discover how resilience, mental health support, and storytelling help first responders heal while strengthening communities and saving lives.
When Ordinary People Become Extraordinary: The Volunteers Who Help Israel Stand Strong
Discover how ZAKA volunteers save lives across Israel and how IMFoC helps strengthen emergency response, resilience, and community preparedness.
At 2 A.M., One Message Changed Everything
A late-night message to SAHAR became a life-saving intervention. Discover how Canadians can support mental health and suicide prevention in Israel.
Ten Days of Waiting: The Story of a Family, a Stormy Sea, and the Search That Brought Them Home
After 10 days at sea, ZAKA volunteers found a missing teen. A powerful story of loss, resilience, and how Canadians can support life-saving missions.
From the Heart of the Inferno: How Johanna’s Family Found a Shared Language of Healing
Discover how an Israeli family of eight found healing after October 7th through Gvanim Association’s therapy projects. Support trauma recovery in the Gaza Envelope.
From the Eye of the Storm to a Safe Haven: Ziva’s Journey Toward Healing
Support Israeli families overcoming trauma. Read Ziva’s journey of healing through the Gvanim Association’s Early Childhood Therapy project.
They Show Up First — ZAKA Search and Rescue Volunteers
ZAKA volunteers respond first in Israel’s darkest moments—rescuing, honouring lives, and working under fire while facing trauma and critical equipment shortages.
Beit Shemesh: Nine Souls Lost, A Nation in Mourning
Nine killed in Beit Shemesh missile strike. ZAKA volunteers worked for hours to recover victims and honour the dead amid devastation and grief.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals "Silent Shift" in Israeli Youth Mental Health
Groundbreaking study of 17,523 chats reveals a surge in youth loneliness during war, as suicidality drops—highlighting urgent need for AI-driven mental health support.
First Neonatal Equipment Delivered Through “The Future of Israel: In Our Hands” Campaign
First neonatal equipment delivered to Ziv Medical Center through “The Future of Israel: In Our Hands,” helping save newborn lives with donor-funded medical support.
The Invisible Wounds of October 7: Shirel Golan and Israel’s Urgent Mental Health Crisis
The invisible wounds of Oct. 7 reveal Israel’s mental health crisis. Shirel Golan’s story highlights PTSD, suicide prevention, and IMFoC’s partnership with SAHAR.
Stopping Suicide Before It’s Too Late: IMFoC and SAHAR Partner to Transform Digital Crisis Intervention
How IMFoC and SAHAR work together to prevent suicide through 24/7 digital crisis intervention, proactive outreach, and life-saving online support in Israel.
Light in the Darkness: ZAKA Deploys Urgent Mission to Sydney Following Hanukkah Terror Attack
ZAKA Search and Rescue deploys an international team to Sydney following the Hanukkah attack, supporting authorities and ensuring dignity for victims and families.
Saving Israel’s Newborns: Mayanei Hayeshua’s Urgent Need for New Transport Incubators
Mayanei Hayeshua delivers 12,000 babies a year. Discover how new transport incubators can save fragile newborns and strengthen Israel’s emergency readiness.
Supporting the Invisible Wounds of ZAKA’s Post-October 7 Responders
Discover the intense emotional cost of October 7th on volunteers like Irene Cohn and the urgent need for their mental health support. IMFoC is ZAKA's official Canadian partner.
A Milestone in Saving Lives: Our First ZAKA Rescue Vehicle
IMFoC delivers its first ZAKA rescue vehicle in Israel. Join us in funding more life-saving vehicles and strengthening emergency response today.
Healing the Helpers: ZAKA's Resilience Centers Offer Hope After Horror
ZAKA is set to open resilience centers in Israel to support first responders with trauma care and healing therapies after witnessing mass tragedies.
After the Blast: Soroka Hospital Struggles to Care Amid the Rubble
IMFoC supports Soroka Hospital after a missile strike destroyed key departments. Help us replace vital medical equipment and restore patient care.
Double Miracle: Two Sets of Triplets Delivered Within Hours at Ziv Medical Center
Ziv Hospital delivers two sets of triplets in one day. IMFoC supports its neonatal unit with vital medical equipment through Canadian donor contributions.
“We Are All Heart and All Action”: The Story of a ZAKA Volunteer Who Can’t Forget
ZAKA volunteer Nurith Cohn shares her powerful story from Oct 7 and the urgent need for trauma care. Support IMFoC’s mission to help Israel’s frontline heroes.
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