As global crises have escalated in recent years, so has the toll on the most vulnerable.
Based in Argentina, Ethos Legacy is an international NGO built to respond to these moments. We ensure that Jewish communities facing sudden upheaval and displacement have access to the urgent care and resources they need to survive and build.
Ethos Legacy’s mission is to help Jewish communities worldwide navigate the devastating impacts of sudden crisis and profound insecurity. We do this by mobilizing donors and directing support toward urgent needs so that vulnerable individuals – from children to the elderly – can access the immediate safety and essential resources required to rebuild their lives.
At Ethos Legacy, our impact is felt wherever Jewish life is threatened by sudden hardship. By raising funds for trusted partners responding to emergencies, we have helped Jewish communities access practical support when they need it most.
While our mandate is global, our immediate focus is responding to the ongoing crisis in Israel. Since October 7th, war has disrupted childhood for thousands of children across the country. At Ethos Legacy, we are actively preparing to launch a targeted initiative to stand with the Israeli children affected by loss, displacement, injury, and the lasting shock of violence.
Children in Israel have been recognized as victims of violence since October 7th.
Children were evacuated from border communities since 2023, many now living with the strain of displacement and separation from their usual surroundings and social connections.
Of Israeli adolescents (ages 14-18) meet the diagnostic threshold for probable PTSD.
Of Israeli children (aged 12 and under) exhibit symptoms of probable PTSD.
Parents called up for reserves duty since October 7th 2023.
From Buenos Aires, Argentina, where many feel a close personal and cultural connection to Israel, Ethos Legacy is mobilizing to turn concern into action for children in Israel. We plan to support efforts that restore a sense of safety, stability, healing and day-to-day support for those whose routines have been interrupted by violence and displacement.
Our role is to identify and support trusted initiatives in Israel that respond directly to where children need it most. We will work with established local partners already active on the ground, so support reaches children quickly and in a way that reflects their day-to-day reality.
Every contribution we receive will form part of a practical response built on our proven global experience. We are directing this support into three key areas of on-the-ground action:
Today, the demand for mental health support in Israel has risen by 30%. Using our global blueprint from past crises, our initiative will partner with professionals who provide counseling directly within familiar community settings.
The ongoing war has created a hidden economic toll, with over 130,000 parents called up for reserve duty and 20% of displaced families losing jobs. Drawing on our international experience combating economic hardship, Ethos Legacy will work with Israeli organizations to provide practical support so children can maintain normalcy even when parents are overwhelmed.
As Israeli communities face relentless rocket fire, the sudden rush to a bare concrete shelter can be a terrifying experience. Applying lessons from global natural disasters, Ethos Legacy will help fund the physical transformation of these spaces to reduce anxiety.
Our Goal is That They Will Be Seen and Treated First as Children, Not as the Sum of Their Experiences
There are many ways to stand with Jewish communities in times of need. As we prepare to launch our Israel initiative, your support will help bring lasting care and opportunity to children whose lives have been disrupted by war.
Make a one-time or recurring gift to support projects that help children in Israel recover and move forward.
Create a fundraiser in your school, synagogue, business, or community and turn collective support into meaningful impact.
Work with us as an organization, community group, or business to support projects that serve children in Israel.
Share our mission, our projects and our appeals so more people can take part and help us reach further.
