The Nirim Foundation was established in 2003 in memory of Nir Krichman, a Shayetet 13 (Navy SEALs) commando who fell in 2002 during "Operation Defensive Shield." Inspired by Nir’s values of excellence and leadership, we are on a mission to provide hundreds of high-risk Israeli youth with a second—and often final—chance to change their life trajectory.

What We Do:

Nirim operates a unique, nationwide educational-therapeutic program. We don’t just offer "support"—we set a high bar. Through wilderness therapy, intensive emotional work, and a supportive educational envelope, we lead our youth toward self-development, academic achievement, and meaningful service in the IDF. We empower them to transition from being at-risk to becoming responsible, contributing citizens of Israel.

Our Impact by the Numbers (22 Years of Activity):

The results prove that our method works, transforming lives where it was thought impossible:

• Over 90% of our graduates earn a full high school matriculation certificate (Bagrut).

• More than 95% enlist in meaningful, high-level service in the IDF.

Why Your Support Matters:

The success of these young men and women is the success of Israeli society as a whole. Your donation provides the resources necessary to give these teens the tools they need to write a new, promising chapter in their life stories.