Mission Trip to Action
Real Needs. Real Impact.
From defense systems to trauma healing, your support makes the difference.
Scroll through the urgent, tangible needs we witnessed firsthand—and choose where to make your impact.
Defense & Security
3D
Printing Lab
Equip Israel’s security forces with 1,000 custom-printed gear units using advanced 3D printing technology. This lab enables rapid production of critical protective tools and field equipment.
Goal: $2,500
Life-Saving
Thermal Drone
Provide frontline teams with thermal drones for night-time threat detection and real-time tracking. These drones play a vital role in preventing attacks and saving lives along Israel’s borders.
Goal: $9,000
iFAKs For
Soldiers
Supply 100 soldiers with Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs), each packed with essential tools for trauma response and field treatment. These kits are often the first line of life-saving care in combat zones.
Goal: $18,000
Thermal Camera Systems
Outfit Kibbutz Nahal Oz and other vulnerable communities with high-resolution thermal surveillance systems. Each system enhances early warning and nighttime visibility to protect lives.
Goal: $50,000
MAGAV
Border Police
Support the MAGAV Border Police with full protective gear—including body armor, tactical helmets, and riot shields—so they can respond safely and effectively to threats in high-risk zones.
Goal: $100,000
“Never Again” Special Project
Join Israel Friends’ flagship initiative focused on long-term impact, resilience, and defense innovation. This high-level project is available by inquiry only. Contact Kyle for more information.
Goal: $1,800,000
Healing & Community Care
BBQ for
Soldiers
Sponsor a morale-boosting BBQ meal for up to 200 soldiers serving on active duty. These powerful, uplifting gatherings bring comfort, gratitude, and strength to troops in the field during intense frontline deployments.
Goal: $10,000
Private Dinner
w/ Chef Tali
Host an intimate, restorative dinner for 22 wounded soldiers or hostage family members. Led by renowned Israeli chef Tali, this experience offers healing, honor, and community for those deeply impacted.
Goal: $9,000
Mental Health
Farm Visit
Support a therapeutic group trip to a PTSD recovery farm in Northern Israel. This nature-based healing experience helps survivors decompress, rebuild trust, and receive holistic trauma care in a peaceful setting.
Goal: $12,000
PTSD Psychiatric Care for a Family
Fund end-to-end psychiatric care for families affected by trauma. $600 covers adult treatment; $1,200 supports a child. This includes assessments, therapy, and ongoing support.
Goal: $5,000
Memorial for Yakov Vaknin & Raz Peretz
Honor the legacy of Yakov Vaknin and Raz Peretz by supporting a memorial project that celebrates their bravery and commemorates their sacrifice for the State of Israel and its people.
Goal: $25,000
Nahal Oz Memorial Female Lookout
Help establish a lasting memorial for the fallen female lookouts of Nahal Oz. These young women gave their lives in service and deserve a tribute that reflects their courage and dedication.
Goal: $20,000
Rapid Relief Gift
50/50 Split – Fuel immediate impact on the ground and sustain the systems that make it possible.
Sustaining the Mission Capital Campaign
Founding Angel
Family name dedication on major IF sites (e.g. Mental Health Farm, facilities, and more)
Private engagement with senior U.S./Israeli officials, IDF generals, and mental health leaders
Quarterly briefings from the IF Executive Team
Premier recognition at annual events
VIP access to all Israel Friends events
Founding Member
Family name dedication on IDF base, PTSD center, or 3D printing lab
Direct access to senior IDF and trauma care leaders
Quarterly briefings from the IF Executive Team
Recognition at annual events
VIP access to all Israel Friends events
Visionary
Family name dedication on an IDF base
Strategic briefings with senior IDF and mental health professionals
Quarterly updates from the IF Executive Team
Recognition at annual events
VIP access to all Israel Friends events
Guardian
Quarterly updates from the IF Executive Team
Recognition at annual events
VIP access to all Israel Friends events
Moments That Moved Us
From the frontlines to the healing spaces, these are the places and moments that made it real.
Our mission trip wasn’t just about seeing the needs — it was about standing with the people behind them. These photos capture the strength, sacrifice, and hope we witnessed firsthand. Every image tells a story. Every story calls us to action.