About the association

The Israeli association for RMDs patients “Mifrakim Ze’eirim” is a non-profit registered association, founded in February 2010.

The association was founded to answer the unique needs of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory RMDs. It soon became a significant assistance to patients of all ages, and today it serves assistance to thousands of people from the age of 18 months to 120 years, including patients’ families and caregivers. 

Mifrakim Ze’eirim association offers its members a wide variety of tools and activities. Apart from 2 paid employees, all its work is volunteer based. 

We invite you to join the association that works for its members’ benefit, empowers public awareness, family and friends’ support, and provides tools for the bettering day-to-day. 

Mifrakim Ze’eirim is an appreciated and active member in international Rheumatology and patients’ organizations. 

Being members of the association is our strength.

Mifrakim Ze’eirim association – our association, working for us!

Our Vision:

We are obligated to reach out to children, young adults, adults, and elderly people with autoimmune and inflammatory RMDs as well as rare autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and their families. We support them in their daily challenges of maintaining movement, hope, and joie de vivre. 

Our Goals:

The association helps children, young people, adults, and elderly people with autoimmune and inflammatory RMDs, as well as rare autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and gives them support and tools they can use both personally and within the family.

It is the association’s goal to increases public awareness of the diseases and the daily effects on its patients. The association also actively works for widening and increasing the variety of treatments and drugs for patients.

Tools and modes of action:

Awareness and influence in Israel and in the world

• A website that is a treasure chest of scientific articles and relevant information 
• A YouTube channel that includes lectures, podcasts, and scientific contents
• A WhatsApp group for updates from the association
• Parliamentary activities with government offices for the promotion of the members’ needs
• Cooperations with associations and organizations in Israel and worldwide
• International membership and active participation: EULAR, PARE, RA Global, GRA, AGORA
• Exclusive representation in international committees: ILD PO Advisory Board, Rare Autoinflammatory Council

Mifrakim Mitcansim – Convening and professional assemblies

• A broad and intensive cooperation with rheumatologists and specialists in Israel and in the world
• Conferences and meetings about a variety of topics
• Hosting “doctors for coffee”
• Lectures/webinars with professionals in broad areas
• Podcasts with senior doctors, Service Providers, and personal stories

Mifrakim Mehabrim Umesayim – Gathering and Support options

• Personal primary counseling and support (by phone)
• Active support groups with professional guidance
• Meetups and workshops for getting a coping “toolbox”
• A course on optimal self-managing in chronic situations
• The world of medical rights – meetups and advice from experts
• Facebook: private groups designated for mutual support, for the association members who want to share / parents of children patients / carers community
• WhatsApp: designated groups by age or topic, for association members only

Functionaries

Hily Wallach – Chairperson and founder

Michal Nudel – CEO