What Types of Academic Support Does the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization Offer?

We at the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization understand the immense importance of higher education as a tool for improving quality of life, self-advancement, and integration into society. Therefore, we are proud to offer a variety of academic support programs designed to help you, widows and orphans, realize your dreams in the field of education.

Scholarships:

Each year, we award 178 scholarships for bachelor's or master's degrees. The scholarships are intended to help finance tuition and related expenses, allowing you to focus on your studies without financial worries. We invite you to apply for these scholarships and take advantage of the opportunity to develop yourself and expand your knowledge.

Research Grants:

We offer three annual research grants to graduate students interested in pursuing academic research in the field of loss and bereavement. These grants are designed to encourage in-depth research on these topics, contribute to existing knowledge, and help cope with the consequences of loss. We believe that these studies can contribute greatly to the community and help many bereaved families.

We invite you to take advantage of our academic support programs and contact us with any questions or requests. We are here to support you and help you realize your dreams. For more information about the organization's activities, visit the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization website.

How Does the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization Help with Medical Needs?

Your health and resilience are a top priority for us at the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization. We understand that coping with loss involves many challenges, which may affect your physical and mental health. Therefore, we offer a variety of medical assistance programs designed to ensure you receive the best possible care while alleviating the financial burden involved.

Special Medical Grants:

We provide medical grants to widows and adult orphans who require special medical treatment that is not covered by existing insurance. These grants are intended to help finance expensive treatments, life-saving medications, complex surgeries, rehabilitation after injuries, mental health treatments, and more. We invite you to contact us with any special medical need, and we will do everything we can to assist you.

Dedicated Budget Allocation:

We allocate a significant portion of our annual budget to medical assistance for people facing medical difficulties. This allocation ensures that we have the resources necessary to provide a rapid and effective response to the medical needs of the organization's members. We are proud to be there for you in the most difficult moments and to help you maintain your health and quality of life.

We are aware that dealing with medical problems can be complex and burdensome. Therefore, we are here to provide you with support and assistance and to help you get through this period in the best possible way.

?What Financial Support is Available for Special Events

We at the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization understand the importance of maintaining traditions and joys, even after such a great loss. Therefore, we are happy to provide special financial support for significant events in your lives so that you can celebrate and rejoice with your loved ones.

Wedding Gifts:

We provide financial gifts to 50 of our community members in anticipation of their upcoming wedding. The gift is intended to help with wedding expenses and allow you to start your life together with joy and well-being.

Birthday Gifts:

Each year, we send birthday gifts to members of the organization. The gift is a small way to show that we are thinking of you and wish you all the best.

Rosh Hashanah Gifts:

We distribute Rosh Hashanah gifts to the homes of every widow and adult orphan. The gift is intended to help with holiday preparations and allow you to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with joy and abundance.

Beyond Specific Grants, What Additional Financial Assistance Does the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization Provide?

We at the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization are committed to providing you with the broadest possible financial safety net. Therefore, in addition to special grants, we also offer a variety of additional assistance options:

Subsidized Enrichment Courses:

We offer enrichment courses in various fields and subsidize more than half of their cost. The courses are designed to enrich your knowledge, develop new skills, and allow you to make new friends.

Care Packages for Soldiers:

We provide care packages to orphaned soldiers enlisting in the IDF. The kits contain essential equipment to help them at the beginning of their military service.

Emergency Fund:

We have launched an emergency fund to assist bereaved families who have been evacuated from their homes and to support new families who have been affected. The fund is designed to provide a rapid response to urgent needs.

How Does the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization Work to Improve Financial Conditions?

We at the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization are not satisfied with providing one-time assistance but are constantly working to improve your economic conditions in the long term.

Lobbying:

We conduct consistent lobbying with decision-makers in the government and the Knesset, demanding increased government financial support for widows and orphans. We are fighting to raise survivor pensions, many of which do not allow for a dignified existence.

Emphasis on Dignity:

We believe that you deserve to live with dignity, and therefore we are working to ensure adequate compensation that will allow you to lead decent lives. We invest significant efforts to influence government policy and improve your quality of life.

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