The Israeli Citizens and Civil Society Organizations' National Emergency Relief Operation for the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti
Nathan.irelief@gmail.com
The Disaster in Haiti
Natan - Israeli Coalition for International Humanitarian Aid
Relief operation "Giving Hope to Haiti"
Assistance and Donations
Natan Executive committee
Press releases about the operation
First Delegation Pictures
Donors and supporters
 The Disaster in Haiti:
 On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake, measuring seven on the Richter scale hit Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The earthquake, described as "the most destructive" in the past 200 years, has cost the lives of hundreds of thousands. Approximately three million people had been affected, directly or indirectly, from the earthquake and its aftermath and became refugees in their own country.
Natan - Israeli Coalition for International Humanitarian Aid:
Natan – the Israeli Coalition for International Humanitarian Aid, was established in memory of Abie Nathan, the father and founder of the Israeli humanitarian volunteer movement, and operates in the spirit of his legacy. Natan incorporates leader medical, social and humanitarian institutions in Israel.
Natan and "Giving Hope to Haiti" partners (alphabet order):
Brit Olam, B'Tzedek, Hadassah, Rambam and Ichilov Hospitals, The Israel Association of Community Centers, Israel Pharmacy organization, Israel Trauma Coalition, JDC Israel, K"S Volunteer Organizations Council, Lev Echad, Lions Israel, MDA, Radio Amateur society, Ruach Tova, Sapir College, Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Student Association of Tel-Aviv University, Tel Hai College, The Kibbutz Humanitarian Movement, The National Council for Volunteering in Israel, The Reut Institute, Topaz, Yad Sarah, Youth Movements: Israel Scouts(Zofim), Working and Studying Youth, Hashomer Hatzair
Program activities
Humanitarian assistance delegations:
 On the third day of the disaster, Natan sent the first humanitarian aid delegation to the area. It was led by Henry Alkslsi, Prof. Eli Schwartz, Adi Ramot and Adi Aston, all experienced volunteers in international humanitarian aid operations. The delegation was based in Port de Prince, serving humanitarian aid and medical assistance, and helping in the Israeli military hospital.
A second delegation was sent to Haiti on January 22nd. The delegation was led by Dr. Moshe Farchi, head of trauma at Tel Hai College. It included doctors, paramedics, mental health therapists, community workers and trauma support staff.
A third delegation was sent to Haiti on February 4th. Led by Maya Haskal.
A fourth delegation was sent to Haiti on February 17th. Led by
Dr. Sharon Kronfeld Shaul.
A fifth delegation was sent to Haiti on March 6th. Led by
Nir Sarig.
A sixth delegation was sent to Haiti on Wednesday April 7th. Led by
Naama Shilo.
Main activities:
The main goal of the program is to deliver life-saving materials and to launch a monthly humanitarian aid delegation comprising of Israeli volunteers. In each delegation there will be approximately 10 volunteers, practicing medicine, trauma care, child care and social and community rehabilitation.
During 2010, The Natan coalition will send twelve more delegations to assist with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation needed in Haiti.
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Valuation Unit |
Cost in Dollars |
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12 delegations directly offering aid to 12,000 victims |
768,000 |
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Delegation of 10 volunteers for 32 days. Offering aid to 1,000 refugees, Including means of life preserving (food, medicine, water and hygiene). |
64,000 |
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One day of delegation |
2,000 |
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Individual volunteer activities and assistance in a delegation, for 32 days |
6,400 |
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One day of Individual volunteer activities and assistance |
200 |
 All Natan's operations are carried out on a 100 % voluntary basis.
All participants in Natan's delegations are volunteers and carry out their mission in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We will operate jointly to recruit and operate this aid operation, for the victims of one of the worst natural disasters that has befallen our world in recent times.
Natan headquarters, combined by a broad partnership of humanitarian aid organizations, medical institutions, organizations and logistics staff, are working around the clock to promote humanitarian aid for the victims of the terrible disaster
Assistance and Donations:
Donations for the 'Giving Hope to Haiti' operation can be made through Brit Olam and Topaz, who are coordinating the joint fundraising.
The accounts are supervised by a team of accountants and lawyers, who are trustees of the operation.
- Secured donations can be made through Israel Gives website. All donations are fully tax-deductible in Israel and the U.S.
- Donations through Brit Olam's website: - Donate.
- Cheques can be sent to Brit Olam's offices: P.O.Box 53316, Tel Aviv, 61533
- Direct donations can be made to Brit Olam's bank account: Israel Discount Bank Ltd (11), Branch No. 105, Tel Aviv University, Account No.: 27470.
- Through Topaz's bank account: Israel Discount Bank Ltd (11), Branch No. 105, Tel Aviv University, Account No.: 012940.
Funds donated via Topaz will be eligible to receive authorization 46A, intended only for Israeli humanitarian aid delegations
Brit Olam is registered as a public interest company (registered number 513,-656-520) and as a non-profit organization
Topaz is registered as a foundation (registered number 58-035-755-6), as a non-profit organisation, and was granted authorization 46A for donations by the tax authority. Topaz Site
"He who saves one soul, it is as if he saved the entire world" (Mishneh Torah by Maimonides)
Individuals and organizations that are willing to mobilize and help are asked to directly contact Natan's committee:
Nathan.irelief@gmail.com
Public Appeal:
We call on all humanitarian organizations, volunteers and citizens in Israel to mobilize and support this aid operation.
All assistance is welcome.
This is the moment of truth for us as a society, as Israelis and as Jews. We will operate together guided by the values of 'tikkun olam', humanity, brotherhood and peace.
We will provide support, assistance and compassion to all citizens of Haiti; the children and the wounded who have been affected by this tragedy.
“Kindness and truth met; justice and peace came together” (Tehillim 85:11)
On Behalf of the board of Natan, and the volunteers
Rafi Elul - Chairman of the Public Staff
Dr. Mike Naftali, Henry Elkaslasy - Co Chairs
Adv. Yoram Sagi-Zach - Chairman of National Council for Volunteering in Israel
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