What exactly does my gift fund?
Complete healing journeys: each cohort sponsorship gives 50 Israelis a professionally guided 7-night journey at HAVAYA, with preparation before, round-trip flights, meals, therapy and ongoing support after. It also strengthens HAVAYA's capacity to welcome future groups.
Who receives the scholarships?
People from the communities you choose, such as Nova survivors, soldiers and reservists with PTSD, bereaved families, October 7 kibbutz communities, returned hostages and their families, and first responders. You can also direct your sponsorship to any community or nonprofit close to your heart.
Is the center real, and is the land secured?
Yes. We hold a signed 15-year lease on the land, in the name of our company, HAVAYA HEALING CO., LTD., running since 1.3.2025. 9 million baht have already been paid to the landowners. The center already operates, and more than 800 people have already been here.
When will the sponsored cohorts begin?
Our plan: complete the fundraising by 31 December 2026, build during 2027, and welcome the first sponsored cohorts in 2028. We already have many connections and commitments on the table, and we intend to close the full funding by then. Choosing the groups and preparing them with the partner nonprofits starts already during 2027, so your sponsorship starts working within months.
Can I choose how my gift is recognized and reported?
Yes. We tailor the sponsorship, reporting and recognition around what matters most to you, from a quiet personal dedication to a named cohort.
Who is behind HAVAYA?
Founders Tamar Rachel Lavie and Neriya Noylander, with 60+ therapists and facilitators, project managers Chema Gómez and Izzy, procurement lead Shani Ivgi, architect and engineer Arnon, interior designer Sivan Lazar, and the legal and accounting firm Vize Counselor led by Amir Zisovich.
Is this a donation? Will I get a receipt?
Yes. HAVAYA is a social business, so your gift goes to a partner nonprofit: one you already support, or one that works with us. It sponsors the scholarships at HAVAYA, and you receive your receipt from it. For US donors, gifts go through a US 501(c)(3) partner nonprofit, so they can be tax-deductible as allowed by law. Donors in other countries give through a supporting body in their own country. Neriya will walk you through the right route for you.
How do I know the money will reach the scholarships?
Half of every sponsorship goes to completing the center, and the other half is held in a dedicated trust account for the cohorts themselves, supervised by our accounting firm. It is released cohort by cohort, under a written agreement with a clear timeline and regular reports.
Why Thailand and not Israel?
Because healing sometimes needs distance. A supportive place outside Israel lets people truly let go, step away from the triggers and the trauma, and gather new strength to bring back home. Koh Phangan also has a large Israeli community, and costs there let us offer a deeply invested journey at a very accessible price.
Who is professionally responsible for the care?
A clinical team at the highest level, including professionals experienced in trauma and PTSD, to the standards required of a Health Rehabilitation Center under the Thai BOI track. Clinical professionals already accompany the project, and the full clinical team will be finalized during 2027. Every participant goes through personal intake, and every cohort is fully insured.
What if the building is delayed?
In the worst case, a delay of several months, up to about 10. Even then, nothing is lost: we begin the online preparation process with your groups, they will be the first cohorts to arrive, and the sponsorship can be spread over a few years, depending on the number of groups. All of this is set in advance in the agreement.
Can I visit the center?
Yes, you are warmly invited. HAVAYA is already active, and many of our supporters have walked the land, joined a Shabbat dinner or sat in a circle with us.
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