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Founded in 2013, “Home Base” is an NGO committed to supporting homeless individuals across Israel and guiding their transition back into society. Story by story, we aim to strengthen civil society in Israel.
The Home Base Association gives homeless individuals in Israel an opportunity to rehabilitate their lives using a new and holistic model that helps to bridge their return into society. We use various tools in order to create a personal connection with each participant, in addition to forming a community which gives them a sense of belonging and raises their self esteem. Through the personal and communal connections, we make a significant change in the lives of the homeless in Israel.
According to official reports, there are 2,500 homeless individuals in Israel, however, non profit organizations report a much higher number, possibly even thousands more than the official record. This population suffers from a myriad of challenges including; isolation, distrust of public institutions, addiction, employment problems, and severe poverty.
Using creative means to create a relationship based on trust
Getting to know the problems and needs of each participant
We accompany of participants through their journey, through their highs and lows.
We, at Home Base, aim to create a community where every individual finds their way back home, no matter where they’ve been.
This is the story of the Jerusalem team that represented us in the Homeless World Cup in Wales.
A fascinating documentary that shines a light on homeless individuals living on the fringes, who suddenly find themselves at center stage. It’s a tale of hope and despair, dreams and disappointments, and the dissonance between belonging to a soccer team and the loneliness of life on the streets.
This is their story, and, above all, it is ours—the story of society in Israel.
