About us
The Foundation for the Families of the Fallen Paratroopers emerged from a group of “crazy people” who came together after the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War around values of comradeship and devotion to the families of the fallen. In the first period, the group operated independently and without a formal structure. When the need arose to streamline activities and raise funds, an association was established.
For the past fifty years, the foundation has been taking care of the families of widows and orphans. Since the Tyre disasters (1982/3), the organization has taken upon itself the responsibility of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) families, in coordination with the administration and units.
The Foundation for the Familiies of the Fallen Paratroopers is a registered nonprofit organization. The members of the foundation act on a voluntary basis that is open for all those who served in the paratroopers. The foundation’s mechanism is entirely based on volunteers who receive no financial compensation and the budget is devoted entirely to the fulfillment of the foundation’s goals.
Goals & Activities
Our ultimate goal is to help and mentor the families of the fallen and to try to give them a little of what Dad would have given had he lived under the slogan “Dad's friends.”
The foundation maintains a connection with the families throughout the year by holding trips, events, giving birthday gifts to each child, holiday gifts twice a year, and maintaining regular contact with each family. In this framework, we hold three days of activities for 4 days for widows and children. These activities emphasize values, culture, and love for Israel, along with rest and relaxation.
To maintain close personal contact, a contact person is assigned to each family. In addition, the foundation established a permanent set of instructors for the children's groups, who mentor and guide them in all activities from the day they join until they are conscripted into the IDF, and even afterward. A constant core of instructors and guides was established for the mothers’ trips in order to maintain a personal relationship with them.
We do all we can to respond to any request or call from the families and help with contacting appropriate bodies and professionals.
Organizational Structure
In accordance with the law, the foundation is run by a board of directors headed by the chairperson of the board of representatives, who is chosen by the members of the board of directors. All the activities are based on volunteer circles: members of the board, family guides and mentors, activity managers, instructors, and volunteers for special activities (jeep tours, hospitality, etc.), with each contributing their best abilities and skills.
In addition to modest institutional support, the foundation receives donations from friends and supporters, who each contribute according to their ability through monthly standing orders or one-time donations. The foundation is transparent in its management and is under the supervision of the committee and the finance committee. It is audited by an external accountant, as required by law.
We, the members of the foundation, have set ourselves the goal of preserving the spirit of volunteerism on which we were educated and of carrying out the activities of the foundation with love, modesty, and a high level that respects the families and the memory of the fallen.
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