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Flagship project

A recovery and rehabilitation center at Beit HaChayal, Haifa

With the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers: adaptive rehabilitation for IDF soldiers and National Service volunteers with disabilities, in an essential rehabilitation setting tailored to their needs, during their service. The center will serve children and teens with complex disabilities too.

Together for the Soldier: a joint project of AndaTherapy and the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers

A soldier in uniform holding a woman’s hand

Why it matters

  • Care that continues during serviceDedicated rehabilitation for soldiers and volunteers with disabilities, so their progress doesn’t stop while they serve.
  • Shorter waits in the northRelief for the hospital rehabilitation wards in the region.
  • A place that strengthens everyoneSoldiers, volunteers and children with special needs, under one roof.

What the center will include

  • Therapy poolAbout 75 m³, built for people with severe mobility limits.
  • Rehabilitation hallsFor bungee therapy, budo therapy and rehabilitative yoga.
  • Medical and diagnostic wingSpecialist clinics, treatment rooms and a day rehabilitation unit.
  • Imaging instituteFully accessible for people with disabilities.
  • Rehabilitation equipment wingAdvanced mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Emergency dental clinicWith anesthesia, for patients and their families.
  • Child development instituteFor ages 0 to 9.
  • Seminar and training centerFor conferences and professional training.
  • Family guest roomsAlongside a dedicated camp area.

Timeline

  1. 2027

    Final planning and fundraising.

  2. 2027–2029

    Construction, fit-out and equipment.

Rendering of a therapy pool with an accessible lift
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Budget estimate

Total₪10,270,000
Phase A: Preliminary planning₪340,000Preliminary planning, standards and approvals.3.3% of total
Phase B: Detailed planning₪430,000Bills of quantities and estimates, construction plans, consultants and supervision.4.2% of total
Phase C: Construction and equipment₪9,500,000Building the center, adapting the premises and buying equipment.92.5% of total

The project is advancing with partial support from the National Insurance Institute’s Fund for the Development of Services for People with Disabilities, and Israel’s Ministries of Health, Defense, Welfare and Justice.

Partnership

Want to be part of it?

We are looking for foundations, companies and donors for the planning and construction phases. We’d be glad to share the full project plan and meet.