MATZMICHIM - UPLIFTERS
The Israeli Violence Reduction Organization
Reducing Violence and Bullying
Building a Positive Group Climate
Driving Social Change
Preventing Cyberbulling
Matzmichim Academy has been operating for over two decades, specializing in transforming social norms, strengthening feelings of safety and belonging, and reducing aggression within groups. Our work is grounded in an evidence-based model (Assor, 2023).
The organization comprises more than 90 highly skilled, professionally trained facilitators who operate nationwide, advancing social change across all sectors of Israeli society.
Matzmichim Academy provides services to a broad range of government ministries, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of National Security, the Ministry of Culture and Sport, the Ministry of Justice, and the National Insurance Institute.
Our work spans diverse environments, including educational settings, academic institutions, military units, professional sports teams, and business organizations.
Over the years, Matzmichim Academy has engaged more than 300,000 participants across a wide variety of contexts. The Matzmichim method is taught annually in dozens of professional training programs and academic courses, both in Israel and internationally.
120,000
Adults
268,625
Children & youth
12,550
Workshops
81%
of the students reported that due to Matzmichim’s workshop, they will avoid sending offensive messages online.
69%
of the teachers reported that the workshop gave them practical tools to successfully deal with violent and aggressive situations in the classroom.
91%
of the students believe that due to Matzmichim’s workshop, children in the class will intervene more in order to prevent bullying.
71%
of the teachers reported that the Matzmichim’s methods made a significant contribution to their management of the social atmosphere in the classroom.
