This Giving Tuesday
Give the
Gift of
Healing
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Matanya Therapeutic Farm
A therapeutic farm for PTSD recovery and vulnerable communities
The mission of Matanya Farm is to stand at the critical crossroads of trauma and healing, allowing mental health professionals to work hand in hand with soldiers and civilians across Israel to ensure those who have endured traumatic events do not carry them into lifelong PTSD.
Community
Building
Through shared work and group activities, individuals form strong bonds and a supportive network for healing and growth.
Agricultural
Therapy
Participants engage in hands-on farming to reconnect with the land, reduce stress, and restore a sense of purpose through nature.
Animal
Therapy
Caring for animals fosters responsibility, trust, and healing. Daily routines and gentle interactions help participants regain stability and connection.
Food
Donation
Farm-grown produce is harvested and donated to families in need, turning healing into impact and purpose.
Trauma Care Hours
Provided through Matanya Farm and Healthy Mind
Patients
Treated
Survivors, soldiers, and civilians receiving trauma care
Licensed Therapists
Certified professionals delivering psychiatric care and support
Sessions Monthly
Consistent therapy sessions delivered nationwide
Healthy Mind
Healing begins with access to care — and Healthy Mind makes that possible. A typical therapy wait time in Israel is 200+ days. With Healthy Mind, Israelis are matched with a licensed trauma-informed therapist in an average of three days.
Your Giving Tuesday gift provides:
- Immediate trauma therapy for survivors, evacuees, and soldiers
- Specialized PTSD sessions with trained clinicians
- Remote access for individuals in hard-hit or underserved areas
- Culturally competent care designed for Israeli realities
- Crisis support for those on the edge of emotional collapse
We listen with compassion and walk with them toward healing.
“In the weeks that followed, I didn’t understand what was happening to me. I couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep. The smell of that day haunted me. I avoided people, avoided events, and I was angry all the time. I’m not someone who scares easily, but October 7th changed everything inside me.”
David
Resident of Kibbutz Re’im
“One of the strongest memories I carry is smell — the smell of gunpowder, of burning, of bodies. The background noises… gunfire, explosions, and the voices of my children calling for help. On one line, my youngest daughter was crying, ‘Dad, come save me, I’m scared.’ On the other, my older daughter warned, ‘Dad, don’t come near the house, terrorists are here.’”
Ilan
Head of Emergency Response Team
“I spent three days in the bomb shelter with my dog, lying on the floor in the dark, in complete silence so they wouldn’t hear or see us. At the same time, I was whispering on the phone with residents who needed emotional support — people I knew hiding in the bushes near the Nova Festival, others trapped in their homes.”
Naomi
Kibbutz Magen
Social Worker
