Israel Friends is a locally led, globally backed nonprofit network solving real-world problems for those who defend Israel. From battlefield trauma to home front resilience, we identify urgent needs and scale fast, effective solutions. These range from cutting-edge mental health care and strategic logistics to protective systems and lifesaving technology. We operate with startup speed while partnering with government agencies, civil society, and global allies to protect Israel today and strengthen it for tomorrow.
Through partnerships with trusted nonprofits, local organizations, and an expansive global network of supporters, we deliver real-world impact. In addition, our team combines dynamic problem-solving with bold, out-of-the-box thinking to meet the most pressing challenges facing Israel’s heroes, first responders, and communities.
To protect Israel’s heroes, we deliver mission-critical gear: helmets, vests, IFAK kits, uniforms, tool sets, and ballistic eyewear—ensuring frontline defenders and first responders have what they need to operate safely and effectively.
To increase safety and situational awareness, we provide frontline defenders with high-tech gear—like drones, thermal cameras, and surveillance systems—offering real-time visibility and giving Israel the tools they need to stay ahead.
Through key partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Healthy Mind, and Resiliency Centers, Israel Friends funds Israel’s top telehealth PTSD platform—cutting wait times from over 200+ days to just 3-5 days, ensuring trauma survivors get help fast.
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We identify the most urgent needs through real-time intelligence and trusted partnerships on the ground—ensuring we act where the impact is greatest.
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By working directly with vetted vendors, we secure life-saving equipment at the best possible cost—maximizing every donation to deliver more for less.
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Our team is on the ground overseeing delivery and installation. We move fast, getting critical aid directly into the hands of those who need it—without delay or detours.
At Israel Friends, we don’t operate like a traditional nonprofit. Born out of crisis and built by serial entrepreneurs, our team brings a fast-moving, results-driven mindset to solving Israel’s most urgent challenges. With a lean structure and relentless focus on outcomes, we turn every dollar into maximum impact on the ground.
With just six full-time team members across Israel and the U.S., we keep overhead low and execution high. Our admin and fundraising costs are under 5%, meaning 95% of every donation goes directly to life-saving aid.
We move fast. Free from legacy systems and red tape, our entrepreneurial roots allow us to cut through inefficiency and deliver real-time solutions where they’re needed most.
We don’t duplicate—we collaborate. We work side by side with the IDF, government partners, and other nonprofits to amplify efforts and avoid wasted resources. Our goal is shared success: saving lives and protecting Israel.
We focus on bold, high-impact projects that most nonprofits won’t touch. From advanced drone and laser systems to tank retrofitting and specialized PTSD programs, we take on what’s complex, urgent, and often overlooked—measuring success by impact per dollar and speed to execution.
Founded by self-made logistics and crisis response experts, our team brings the agility of a startup and the discipline of experienced operators. We’ve moved goods across war zones, built systems under pressure, and delivered in moments where time meant survival.
We don’t just respond to crises—we build the tools to prevent the next one. From 3D-printed gear to long-range surveillance systems, we invest in research, development, and scalable solutions that create lasting change for Israel’s future.
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