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When you strengthen individuals, you enable them to strengthen others.

Such is the power of empowerment

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// David Merage //

Merage Foundation Israel is the family foundation of David and Laura Merage of Denver Colorado. Since 1998, the foundation meets its goal of strengthening a prosperous and cohesive Israeli society through a variety social and economic endeavors. By incubating and accelerating circles of change—those strengthened, strengthen others, thus leading the way in promoting prosperity for Israel and wellbeing for all its citizens.

Accelerating Growth and Innovation in the Negev

Accelerating Growth and Innovation in the Negev

Our Core programs

The DeserTech Community promotes the development, adaptation and commercialization of technologies that enable sustainable living in arid climates

Branding and developing the Negev region as a wine tourism area and turning it into a leading international destination for agricultural and wine tourism

Making Sure that Lone Soldiers Will Never Be Alone Again

A renewed Sense of Community and Solidarity Among Army Reservists

Providing Individuals and Communities with the Tools for a Better Future

Empowering Senior Adults Through Technology

Updates

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The war has had devastating effects in the local economy, specifically affecting farmers and small tourism businesses.

The Merage Foundation joined forces with leading companies, restaurants, and journalists in the country to support the sale of Negev products in restaurants, farmers markets, fairs and online. The efforts resulted in the sales of thousands of wine bottles and Negev based products, which allowed for dozens of businesses to stay afloat during these critical times

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Retorno – Providing post trauma support for young people from the Nova Festival

Short time after the October 7th attack, with the assistance of the Merage Foundation, a psychological and emergency care system “Retorno” was established in the pastoral rehab village in Beit Shemesh area, which helps young people experiencing distress following the events of Black Saturday, with an emphasis on survivors of the “Nova” festival.

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 Within a week of the outbreak of the war, Pakal supported more than 300 companies and commanders providing crucial support and tools on how to maintain cohesion and morale among the reserve duty soldiers. Hundreds of workshops were carried on the ground and support packages were distributed. In addition, Pakal  supports the families of the reservists and provide assistance in the housekeeping, by funding free cleaning services for hundreds of families.

Pakal will establish Israel’s first of its kind Miluim Center, a home for reserve soldiers to gather, support each other, volunteer and learn. To donate Pakal campaign, click here