ASSAF

Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Israel

There are about 28,000 asylum seekers living in Israel. They fled atrocities and persecution in their countries of origin - but in Israel the authorities mistreat them and deny them status and rights.
Asylum seekers are an integral part of society - we are committed to fight for their right to a life of dignity, security, inclusion and equality in Israel.

What we do

Welfare and Health Children and Education Survivors of Torture Advocacy and Support Humanitarian Aid

ASSAF's Youth Club

Reception

Youth Club

Our Achievements This Year

2,900

Asylum Seekers Supported

~10%

Of the Asylum Seeker Community Supported

2,862

Food packages and vouchers distributed, as of October 2020

2019

Ending segregation in schools in Petah Tikva

2018

The fight against Deportations

2017

Annulling the Deposit Fund Law

"ASSAF has opened my eyes. At first I felt like my hands and feet were tied. But at ASSAF I received guidance and advice, and was shown what could be done. They helped me find my way"

R. from Eritrea, mother of two

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News and Updates

Court Blocks Lifting of Israel’s Deportation Ban on Congolese Asylum Seekers

10.05.2022, Haaretz

Most Aid Requests by Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Are for Food, but Funding Relies on Civil Society

17.04.2022, Haaretz

While Israel Plans to Offer Medical Coverage for Elderly Ukrainians, Asylum Seekers Still Need to Wait

03.04.2022, Haaretz