Eliav, nine, has lived in Orr Shalom’s Reut Home for Boys for three years. Aged six, he was found scavenging for food on the Tel Aviv streets, at night. His mother, a victim of violence traumatized from life experiences, could not look after him. Home was the old Tel Aviv Central Bus Station. When Eliav arrived at Orr Shalom, he had suffered severe neglect. He did not speak, his clothes and body were dirty, and he had animal-like behavior.

Today, Eliav is an independent, sociable boy who has learnt basic life skills. He built up strong relationships in Reut, and can communicate through speech. His mother regularly visits him and the staff is helping them forge a positive relationship. 

Reut believed in Eliav and changed his life. Help Eliav and 23 boys like him...

Orr Shalom is Israel's largest non-profit organization that rescues children from all sectors of Israeli society, who have been removed from their homes by the social welfare services following severe abuse, neglect and tragedy. By providing safe, loving homes and material, psychological and educational support, Orr Shalom enables the children in its care to break the cycle of violence, overcome their pasts and prepare for life as independent adults. Orr Shalom cares for 1,300 children, aged newborn till 18+, in a number of programs across Israel from Haifa to Eilat