About Us

The Israel Trauma Coalition founded in 2001 at the initiative of the UJA Federation of NY is the cornerstone in the national treatment of trauma and emergency preparedness in Israel and around the world. An organization that provides leadership, and resources before during and after a crisis.

Our mission

In a world where emergencies and crises—whether caused by natural disasters or human actions—are becoming increasingly frequent, effective management of such events has never been more critical. Proper response not only mitigates immediate harm but also strengthens the capacity for recovery at the individual, community, and societal levels.

To meet this need, we offer a holistic, collaborative approach that integrates the expertise we have developed over the years with the accumulated knowledge and experience of leading crisis-response organizations and governmental bodies. This unique approach reinforces national resilience, supports optimal preparedness for emergencies, and ensures continuity of care in times of trauma.

Our Approach

To fulfill our mission, we operate along the full timeline of crisis management—before emergencies, during emergencies, and throughout the recovery phase—tailoring our work to the specific needs of the diverse populations we serve. These include the Arab and ultra-Orthodox communities, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, government bodies, local authorities, professional teams, and private-sector organizations. At the core of all our efforts lies preparedness and effective response to crises, carried out across four key dimensions.

We established and continue to manage government-led resilience centers, operating regional training hubs that equip participants with leadership and emergency management skills, and providing organizations with essential resources for clinical and psychosocial recovery. These efforts strengthen the resilience of individuals, families, and communities, while also supporting the well-being and capacity of care teams themselves.

Our Focus

As a leading Israeli and global knowledge center in emergency preparedness, resilience-building, and crisis response resources, we work in close collaboration with social activists, organizations, businesses, and both local and national authorities. Our mission is to equip people with essential psychosocial skills for managing emergencies, while also providing tools for self-care and burnout prevention among professional teams.

In addition, we respond in real time to crises around the world. Through dedicated aid delegations, we train official emergency bodies, support local intervention teams in managing events, and provide communities with practical tools that enable rapid, independent recovery.

Our Guiding Principles

At the Israel Trauma Coalition, our work is grounded in continuity and consistency.

In times of routine, we focus on studying and researching our fields of expertise, refining our methodologies, and developing models rooted in the knowledge and experience gained within the Israeli context. This knowledge is then shared through training programs across diverse organizations, enabling them to disseminate these insights among their teams and thereby strengthen resilience at both the organizational and community levels.