The only thing more tragic than loosing a loved one in the IDF is dealing with the loss and emptiness that each family of the deceased has to cope with every day for the rest of their lives.
IDFWO is a non-profit that supports the families that have lost a father, a mother or a spouse while that person was serving in the IDF.
The IDFWO has a variety of support programs including a summer camp in Eilat, wedding gifts, sholarships, vacation opportunities and more.
The current IDFWO project that needs your support is the “Help send an IDF orphan to a Passover camp” project
From the Give 2 Together website:
“Help send an IDF orphan to a Passover camp by sponsoring a teen who has lost a parent while defending Israel.”
“Sponsor your camper with an unforgettable camp experience in Eilat , together with over 120 IDF orphans. The kids will be hiking in the desert, camel riding and, as an icing on the cake, completing a scuba diving course in the Red Sea. The camp experience is absolutely crucial for these brave teens, as it is much more than just fun and games; the camp gives them a chance to be children again, without having to worry about responsibilities they have taken on themselves prematurely due to the terrible tragedies that they deal with on daily basis.”
“Sponsor your camper with an unforgettable camp experience in Eilat , together with over 120 IDF orphans. The kids will be hiking in the desert, camel riding and, as an icing on the cake, completing a scuba diving course in the Red Sea. The camp experience is absolutely crucial for these brave teens, as it is much more than just fun and games; the camp gives them a chance to be children again, without having to worry about responsibilities they have taken on themselves prematurely due to the terrible tragedies that they deal with on daily basis.”
Links:
Description of IDFWO and to donate online:Â https://www.give2gether.com/projects/idf-widows-and-orphans-organization/
IDFWO website:Â https://www.idfwo.org/homePage.htm