MISHOLIM

providing support to communities with spescial needs through caring for animals Misholim works in close partnership with the “Tlamim” centre with the mutual objective to provide solutions to children and youth challenged with physical and emotional disabilities. We offer therapies designed to improve quality of life through the use of specially trained councillors and animals. Therapy sessions are undertaken by our councillors observing the highest professional standards and with strong sensitivity to the needs of both the community in therapy and the animals used to provide that therapy. Misholim was founded in 2009 with the intent to promote and support a wide community with various special needs using Animal based therapies. Misholim functions with family spirit, mutual cooperation, dedication, camaraderie, respect, loyalty and unlimited support, between its members and the community. The activities are possible thanks to the professional and dedicated team of volunteers that carry out the activities of “Misholim” at all times tirelessly. The Flagship of the N.P.Os activities: Two after school clubs for forty children who suffer severe physical disabilities. Club “AMITIM” and clubhouse “HADARIM” for severely retarded children. The club houses provide for children from Hadera, Or Akiva, local Kibbutzim and the villages of Wadi Ara; Ararah, Bartaah and Kfar Karah. Occupational training - A Profesional course providing working skills and care giving to animals. In the course we place emphasis on the rehabilatation process and aquiring occupational skills. Employment Club - Designated for the mentally handicapped to be employed in various activities: cleaning, maintenance, assistance to our instructors - five hours five days a week. Sheltered Factories - for the intellectually handicapped with higher functioning capabilities are employed in productive industry- assembling irrigation system units, basic leather work, gardening and more. Participants are paid for their labour and this is a final step before integrating into the general market place. Youth at high risk - Ninety children and youth with a background of neglect and abuse who need intensive care and supervision. They arrive from hostels and special education institutions for activities at the centre. The various programmes assist in building self esteem, provides experiences of success and teaches responsibility and care. Youth who have experienced failure and hardship are offered an uplifting and supportive experience providing strength for future succes and a more independent life.