Briah Foundation promotes women’s rights in healthcare through advocating for policy change, grassroots activism and innovation, and spearheading research. Natan’s grant supports and expands its Bor'ot Incubator, an accelerator program for innovative projects that promote women's health in Israel. These initiatives, led by entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector (i.e., social workers, doctors, nurses, and midwives), receive financial support, personal mentorship, and participate in a year-long cohort-based training program. The current (sixth) Bor’ot Incubator cohort focuses on solutions to health challenges arising from the ongoing war, including trauma-informed care, needs of survivors, and needs of displaced women.

Forum Dvorah advocates for and creates equal representation of women in public discourse, the media, and in key decision-making positions in national security and foreign policy in Israel. After October 7, Forum Dvorah launched a campaign to raise the visibility of female IDF combat soldiers and emergency squads and significantly expanded the presence of women experts in media interviews, professional conferences, and public discourse. This Natan grant renewal will enable Forum Devorah to deepen and expand training opportunities for its network, including for TV and social media appearances, editorial and professional writing, and more mentorships.

Helem.Club* is a groundbreaking social movement of trauma survivors dedicated to improving the lives of all people with PTSD in Israel through peer support and rehabilitation. Helem.Club endeavors to create a strong community, develop self-rehabilitation tools, and drive deep cultural change. Through innovative programs, community partnerships, and personalized support, Helem.Club aims to make trauma recovery accessible to both military and civilian trauma survivors while educating Israeli society as a whole. Natan’s grant supports the Fabulous Trauma Educators pilot program, which a) trains survivors in facilitation and storytelling, and b) organizes lectures, workshops, and conversations for all levels of Israeli, from the family to businesses and municipalities.

Heznek (Start) 800’s* vision is to transform the informal education system for ages 4–9 in Israel into a system that educates for shared living—instilling social solidarity at a young age—and provides children with the skills they need to succeed in their lives. Heznek 800 trains and mentors after-school educators with an informal educational framework and curriculum designed specifically to promote the values of social solidarity, respect, and inclusion. Building off a recent pilot program, Natan’s grant will allow Heznek 800 to expand to five more municipalities where Arab, ultra-Orthodox, and immigrant Jewish (often secular) women will receive quality educational training and coaching (often for the first time), model a more resilient and inclusive society, and help young Israeli kids (and their parents!) create real connections.

Ma’at* works to combat online sex crimes in Israel by investigating and issuing free reports for victims, offering legal advocacy and public awareness efforts, and collaborating with various police agencies and NGOs. Natan’s grant will help Ma’at expand its investigative capacity to ensure more cases reach prosecution, strengthen collaborations with law enforcement agencies to improve case handling, develop more robust civil litigation strategies, and enhance victim support programs. Through direct legal impact, policy campaigns, improving police systems and collaborations, and more comprehensive victim support, Ma’at is making lasting, systemic changes to how Israel handles online sex crimes.

Magen* breaks down barriers that have historically protected sex-abuse perpetrators and silenced victims within Orthodox society. As a culturally-sensitive crisis center, Magen’s offers survivor advocacy within these communities and through the Israeli justice system; trauma-informed first response care, support groups, therapy referrals; and community education. Magen provides professional, trauma-informed support to Haredi, Dati, and formerly-Haredi survivors (in Hebrew, Yiddish, English, and French). In addition to mental health and legal support for survivors, Magen is building an ecosystem of empowerment that includes local advocates and media exposure.

Mityatsvim El Hadegel* supports men and women from ultra-Orthodox backgrounds who choose to serve in general IDF units, providing them with tailored guidance, advocacy, and mentorship. El HaDegel addresses the critical challenges faced by these individuals in navigating these new communities and systems, including social integration, resilience-building, and access to rights and opportunities throughout their military journey, helping them thrive in their military service and contribute meaningfully toIsraeli society. By empowering these individuals, El HaDegel also inspires more members of the ultra-Orthodox community to enlist, bridging societal divides and strengthening Israel’s social fabric.

One Million Lobby (1ML) advocates for a better social, economic, state-religion (SR), and cultural reality for Russian-speaking Jews and immigrants from the Former Soviet Union (FSU). 1ML’s SR program promotes equal religious rights and fair treatment in marriage, burial, and conversion for FSU Israelis by working with the Orthodox rabbinate, engaging media, and lobbying members of Knesset. 1ML’s operational motto, "Nothing About Us Without Us," demands that policy should be discussed and determined with the direct participation of the group it affects. Natan’s renewal grant supports 1MLs advocacy efforts for the SR rights of Russian-speaking Israelis.

The Rifman Institute is dedicated to the holistic development and advancement of the Bedouin society in the Negev by cultivating a unified ecosystem that encompasses the national and municipal governments, businesses, and third-sector entities. The Rifman Institute has been actively supporting Bedouin communities in the aftermath of October 7 through additional and targeted interventions to promote personal and communal resilience. This renewal grant will focus on youth experiential education that will promote Hebrew language competency, leadership development, and increasing children’s senses of personal and communal responsibility.

Tzahai (Ray of Light) is changing Israeli society's perceptions of Ethiopian-Israeli women and concurrently creating an Israeli political arena that is more diverse and inclusive in terms of gender and ethnicity. Tzahai offers a leadership training and community engagement program for Ethiopian-Israeli women between the ages of 30–50 to prepare them for public and political service at the municipal and national levels. This renewal grant will allow Tzahai to expand its leadership training program for new and alumni participants.