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Who We Are

Hands of Mercy International (HOM) is a humanitarian and social change organization dedicated to supporting families and individuals in Israel and beyond who face trauma, crisis, poverty, and social disadvantage. Rooted in Israel’s calling to be a light to all nations, HOM seeks to bring comfort and empowerment not only to those within Israel but also across the world. By mobilizing compassion both from Israel and to global communities, we strive to make a lasting difference for those in need.

Our mission is inspired by a commitment to love and bless all descendants of Abraham, both the sons of Isaac and the sons of Ishmael, within and surrounding Israel. In regions of conflict, HOM remains unchanged, coming to the aid of those in need regardless of politics or ethnicity, to the extent that openness and access to our work allow.

We prioritize building strong, sustainable partnerships with local organizations and community leaders. Through mentoring and empowering these groups to take ownership of their community’s needs, HOM focuses on creating a profound and sustainable impact without expanding our own organization. We believe that collaboration yields greater and more lasting societal change, aligning with our mission of compassion and empowerment.

How we are making a difference

Assistance to individuals and communities affected by war and terrorism

Since 1992, Hands of Mercy has been actively assisting individuals and families victimised by suicide terrorism and war throughout Israel, including many victims of the horrific wave of suicide terrorism during the 'Second Intifada'. Between 2009 and 2021, 'Hands of Mercy' operated 'Tents of Victory', a humanitarian outreach center established to assist vulnerable members of the small community of S'derot, which has endured years of relentless rocket fire from the neighbouring Gaza Strip. In 2022, in response to the dire situation of Ukrainian civilians trapped in areas of armed conflict in the Russia-Ukraine war, Hands of Mercy has courageously began to participate in civilian evacuations and other front-line humanitarian work in Ukraine, in partnership with the German charity 'House of Hope'.

Outreach to youth at risk

Motivated by compassion and deeply moved by tragic stories, the Hands of Mercy team opened the Adullam outreach center for at-risk youth in Jerusalem in 2019. Until 2021, it served as a sanctuary with emergency accommodation, meals, activities, and robust support. Despite its closure, the 'Mercy team' continues outreach through support groups, ensuring ongoing help for at-risk youth.

Excitingly, our German partner, House of Hope, pre-financed a visionary project—a transformative Hope Center in Ashdod, heavily impacted by rocket attacks. In collaboration with local pastors, the Hope Center aims to empower believers, focusing on Ukrainian and Russian-speaking communities. Beyond Ashdod, the broader vision is to create a replicable blueprint for Hope Centers in various locations, extending positive impact far beyond a single city.

Street outreach

Hands of Mercy's dynamically expanding street outreach brings practical demonstrations of G-D's love to street people and slum dwellers in some of the most desperate and disadvantaged neighbourhoods of Tel Aviv and Beer Sheva. At least once a week, enthusiastic teams of young volunteers bring food and hot drinks, blankets and coats, along with words of compassion and encouragement to some of the most broken and marginalised individuals in Israel, including young and old street dwellers, drug addicts, criminals, sex workers and undocumented migrants.

Rehabilitation and crisis preparedness

Our founder Yeshi Reinhardt had a long-term vision to establish a sustainable farming project which could serve as a place of long-term healing and rehabilitation for the vulnerable people we serve, as well as a resource to achieve sustainability and preparedness for the difficult days ahead.

Inspired by Yeshi's vision and the Biblical example of Joseph, we are preparing to launch 'Adullam Farm', a place of refuge and healing for traumatised and vulnerable people. 'Adullam Farm' will teach and practice sustainable, high-tech food production methods, with a vision to become a resource for sustainable humanitarian food distribution. We are developing this project for a witness and blessing to Israel as we enter days of unprecedented challenges.

HANDS OF MERCY INTERNATIONAL

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