ABOUT THE PROJECT
Mifrasim (‘sails’ in Hebrew) is a non-profit venture, operating with “Topaz- Leading Social Innovations.” Mifrasim provides experiential, therapeutic sessions at sea for special populations, on a large-scale sailboat. Our highly skilled sailing crews and professional facilitators create a powerful platform for life-changing programs tailored to the needs of groups as diverse as:
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People dealing with PTSD
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People dealing with loss (bereavement)
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People on the autistic spectrum
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Youth at risk
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Margenilized populations
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Corporate employees
Numbers and Impact
94%
of participants of the groups for processing bereavement experiences in 2022 said that the program was very unique and that they would be happy to recommend it
76%
of participants in 2022 said voyages were above their expectations
6107
people have participated since 2018
5961
sea hours of our therapeutic life changing voyages
ABOUT OUR BOAT
After circling the world twice and sailing around Antarctica for 10 years, , the S/V Yamreed embarked at the end of 2018 on a new role: as Israel's vessel for social change.
Mifrasim chose the Challenge 67 model (named because it is 67 feet, or 20 meters, long) because it is a strong, safe and seaworthy vessel, well suited to our needs. Indeed sailboats of comparable dimensions are used by similar social and communally oriented organizations around the world to achieve their goals.
The S/V Yamreed boasts excellent living conditions below deck while providing a thrilling and challenging experience under full sail. Its operation depends totally on teamwork, on the part of a skilled professional crew accompanied by the hands-on collaboration of Mifrasim's participating groups – and when it sails, the experience is unforgettable!
PARTNERS ON THE JOURNEY
SAILED WITH US
Mifrasim
Sailing For Change