Impact

Mifrasim’s impact continues long after we return to shore.

At sea

Out on the open sea, as the shore fades into the distance, something begins to shift. Somehow, it feels easier to breathe, to connect, and to let the words flow.

Measuring the Impact of the Journey

All Mifrasim’s programs are accompanied by a continuous process of monitoring and evaluation.

This system is designed both to improve and refine the programs and to measure their effectiveness. We use attitude questionnaires, personal interviews, staff reports, and participant feedback to gain insight into the experience and its emotional impact. These findings guide us in building processes that are ever more precise, meaningful, and impactful.

97%

Felt cared for and supported and listened to, and felt that their story mattered

95%

Accomplished tasks they never thought they could achieve.

95%

Felt a genuine sense of belonging to the group.

94%

Said they would recommend the program to others.

Voices for the Deck

“In our group, there are religious, ultra-Orthodox, traditional, kibbutz, and Druze participants. Each one carries a story; each one is a whole world. And yet, on deck, we become one heart. I look forward to Wednesdays, I truly do. Because there, between the wind and the open sail, something settles inside me and asks to keep going, to keep feeling, without despair.”

Bereaved father

“When you are a bereaved sister, and your birthday falls close to the date your younger brother was killed, who can even think about celebrating? And then you come sailing, and you share with the other brothers and sisters in the group, because you can speak about everything, and there is no one else in the world who understands you more than they do. Then you go out to sea. In the salty air, you can cry and laugh. The others in the group gather around you, and each one offers you a warm birthday wish. Because joy, too, is still possible.”

Bereaved sister

“A moment to disconnect, to be there just for myself, to open my heart and then to be there for one another. To keep giving despite the hardship, and to keep receiving despite the hardship.”

Reservist’s wife

“I feel that the program helped me greatly this year in my personal life, especially in overcoming life’s challenges.”

Female soldier

“It brought back my joy and excitement.”

Reservist

“There was a real collaboration between the residential staff and the Mifrasim team. This activity gives the youth many valuable tools.”

Accompanying counselor – youth program