Aid fund for victims of sexual assault

Aid fund for victims of sexual assault

In the last five years, dozens of girls and women who were severely assaulted in childhood and need long-term psychological and psychiatric treatment at high costs have appealed to us for help. Monthly treatment cost amounts to about NIS 1200 ($300) each! For five years an anonymous donor provided payment for these treatments but unfortunately, the budget recently ran out. Haverim L'Refua opened a special crowdfund to raise donations for these victims. The money is transferred directly to the care providers on presentation of an original invoice and a psychological opinion on the need for it. One such appeal that we received recently and was left unanswered: "I am turning to you with tears and pleas, please help me save my family. For half a year now I have been trying to fight on my own with the severe trauma I experienced but my strength has run out and my family is about to fall apart. Stopping treatment at this stage is a death sentence for me. I am begging you to help me continue the treatment so that I can be a woman who contributes to society and stands on her feet just like you. I just started my life and I have many plans and things I want to do and fulfill. Please don't condemn me to fade away, be a burden on society and die." We appeal to the public to please give us a chance to save the girls who are fighting so hard to survive.