Simcha Layeled

In Israel, there are thousands of children suffering from chronic illnesses that demand that they frequently visit hospitals and clinics to receive ongoing treatments. As a result, these children very often lack the ability (time and emotional strength) to forge friendships with others that they can lean on and speak with, and who can provide them with the special care and attention that they require. Simcha Layeled is an Israeli non-profit organization, established in 2004, dedicated to improving the quality of life and social welfare of disabled and seriously ill children. We concentrate our efforts on children who suffer from a lack of friends and poorly integrate into their social circles, such as those with genetic diseases, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, dialysis, diabetes, child development problems, and accident and burn victims. We try providing the kids various programs: Big Brother\Sister program: This project addresses the childrens need for social environment a...