Established in 2001, ATZUM endeavors to open eyes and extend hands and hearts to those in need, to confront and remedy injustices in Israel. ATZUM’s work is founded on the conviction that Israel should serve as an example for the rest of the world in addressing social problems and crises. It encourages individuals to become social activists and be part of a process providing assistance and creating change. For a decade, ATZUM has provided financial and emotional support to families of victims and survivors of terror, particularly those whose primary wage earner and/or child were murdered or severely wounded.
In addition to the anguish and pain of mourning and suffering, thousands of Israeli families have been financially devastated by death, maiming or serious injury resulting from terror attacks. ATZUM works to assist these families by focusing on providing them with the educational resources that are the stepping-stones to their and their children’s recovery and secure future.
ATZUM’s work is facilitated by a devoted staff and assisted by many volunteers. All administrative salaries are paid by donor directed gifts and every dollar contributed to the Roberta Project for Survivors of Terror directly aids and assists survivors of terror in Israel.