תפריט
During the War, there was a 51% increase in requests for our assistance –
to support babies who are hospitalized far from their families
who were evacuated from the conflict areas,
babies of army servants and the war wounded.
First Hug was recognized by the government
as an association that supports the war victims.
Every year, hundreds of babies are hospitalized alone in hospitals throughout Israel.
The volunteers at First Hug provide them with the human contact and maternal embraces that are so crucial for their development and recovery
Utilizing a wide network of hundreds of specially trained volunteers, the organization now provides indispensable support not only to infants and children, but also to civilians and soldiers who are wounded and hospitalized without the presence of family.
Donate today so we can continue hugging them for you
With your help, we can create a better future for them
All donations are tax-deductible under Section 46 A of the Income Tax Ordinance (Israel). All donations to Israel through PEF Israel Endowment Funds are US tax deductible according to 501C3
The Presidential Award for Volunteerism for the founder of the association Michelle Koriat – 2009
Finalists in the Ernst & Young competition for social entrepreneurship 2010
The Shield of the Ministry of Health for volunteers 2010
Exemplary award in the social field the Ometz movement – 2013
Exemplary award for a volunteer organization the Lions organization, Israel – 2015
Paul Harris Fellows recognition for the activity of the founder of the association Michelle Koriat Rotary organization – 2017
אות שר הבריאות לקידום זכויות במערכת הבריאות – "מקדמי זכויות", 2021
גיבורי השנה של קשת ומפעל הפיס
לשנת 2023
ההישג הכי גדול, אליו אנו שואפים,
הוא שלא יהיה עוד אף תינוק בודד בישראל.
אך עד שנגיע לשם, אנחנו בעמותת "חיבוק ראשון"
מספקים מעטפת אנושית ותומכת,
באופן יומיומי, לתינוקות שמאושפזים זמן ממושך, ללא עורף משפחתי.