Orphans
Strength meets sea: IDF orphans, Olympic athletes unite for inspirational day in Eilat
Bereaved children joined Olympic athletes in Eilat for a day of strength, sport, and healing, part of the annual “Otzma” camp initiative.
123 orphan boys celebrate their Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall
Israel amends financial support package for guardians of children orphaned in terror attacks
Israel war relief: Merit Spread drives NIS 200m. in global donations for war-related projects
Floyd Mayweather launches charity to support Israeli orphans
Floyd Mayweather pledges birthday gifts for every Israeli orphan in a newly announced charity effort.
Orphaned by violence: Amna Aash’s journey with the Sunflower Association
“We didn’t just lose our mother; we lost our childhood, our resilience, and our security,” Amna Aash said following her mother's murder.
Shlomi Nahumson and Tami Shelach: Leading the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization
IDF Widows and Orphans Organization is the only Israeli organization that supports IDF widows and veterans. “The families continue to live with their loss, and we need to remember and support them".
Shira Grinberg’s journey of loss, resilience, and hope
"There’s no need to fear time. The loss is there, but life goes on”: Shira shares her story a decade after Operation Protective Edge.
Sara Netanyahu honors IDF widows in emotional meeting
Sara Netanyahu's poignant meeting with IDF widows highlighted the enduring impact of sacrifice and the nation's commitment to honoring its fallen heroes.
International Widows Day: The wives and children of the IDF’s fallen soldiers
The IDF Widows and Orphans has seen 260 new widows and 520 newly orphaned children access their support services since October 7.
IDF Widows and Orphans org. receives award at the Jerusalem Post annual Conference
Following the award presentation, three widows who have benefited from the assistance provided by the IDFWO participated in a panel discussion where they discussed the loss of their spouses.
For bereaved Israelis, Remembrance Day is hard. OneFamily is standing with them
“My father was my entire world. It was through the support of OneFamily that I felt there was somebody to check on me,” says Shira Mark-Harif, whose father was killed in a terror attack.
Fallen but Not Forgotten: The Legacies of IDF Soldiers Zechariah Haber and Lior Ben Yaakov
The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization has supported bereaved families for decades. After October 7, the work of the organization is more crucial than ever.
Israel's Remembrance Day - Supporting those left behind
Director of IDFWO: We are dedicated to assisting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Israel’s security.
Emotional clip of orphaned Hamas victim dancing with uncle goes viral
The two are seen dancing happily together on a balcony against the backdrop of the York York City skyline.