Tikvot is a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating IDF wounded and terror victims through bereaved families using therapeutic sports. For 19 years, we believe that sports is not just physical activity - it's a powerful tool for healing the soul, building self-confidence, and reconnecting to life.
Since 2007, we believe that hope for a better life is not a dream, but a realistic and achievable goal. Through personalized sports programs that empower IDF wounded, terror victims and bereaved families through sports, we provide participants with a new path to life - a path of resilience, achievement and belonging. The organization operates as a non-profit.
In the transition from injury to athletic challenge, a new path is born. Through professional training and guidance, participants embark on a gradual journey where body and mind learn to work together again. This is a process that doesn't focus on breaking boundaries by force, but on renewed acquaintance with capability, at a personal pace, and building trust along the way.
The program develops endurance, discipline and mental strength, but above all it empowers through perseverance, faith and collaborative work. Progress is measured not only in athletic achievements, but in the ability to sustain effort, cope with difficulty and feel belonging - a reminder that true strength is built slowly, from within.
For many Tikvot participants, entering the gym is a significant step far beyond physical training. It's a space where gradual return to body control, sense of capability and building a new identity within a changed reality becomes possible. Physical work is not disconnected from the mind, but serves as a daily anchor of stability, perseverance and self-connection.
Through personalized training, we accompany participants in a process aimed at strengthening both physical and mental well-being. Every movement, repetition and small progress contributes to rebuilding self-confidence and the feeling that the body can be a source of strength - not just injury.
Equine-assisted therapy helps post-trauma victims through nervous system regulation, gentle body connection and creating a sense of security that is non-verbal. The rhythmic movement of the horse calms tension and anxiety, enables 'here and now' presence and restores a sense of control. The connection with the horse is non-judgmental, based on response to emotion rather than words, thus creating a safe space for trust, strengthening sense of capability and a corrective experience of influence, leadership and existence.
A dedicated program for reserve fighters dealing with physical and mental challenges after service. The program provides coping tools, community support and adapted sports activities.
A special program developed specifically for October 7th victims. We provide emotional support, rehabilitation activities and a supportive community for those who experienced the difficult events.
A comprehensive program for terror attack victims including physical and mental rehabilitation, complementary treatments and family support. We accompany participants at every stage of the recovery process.
"After my injury in the IDF, I thought my life was over. Tikvot showed me there is real hope. The equine therapy and the ski Olympics delegation completely changed my life. Today I feel strong, capable and full of purpose."
"As a terror attack victim, I dealt with severe trauma that wouldn't let me live. The Tikvot team, amazing volunteers and supportive community helped me find myself again. Sports became my way to cope and heal."
"Participating in the triathlon was an experience I never thought I could go through. Tikvot gave me the tools, training and support to reach the finish line. It's not just physical rehabilitation - it's rehabilitation of the soul and spirit."
Whether you are IDF wounded, terror victims, family members or potential volunteers - we have a place for you
