Our Programs
Therapies at Home (TAH)
The Malki Foundation’s Therapies at Home program, including the Lilly and Alexander Enten Memorial Hydrotherapy Fund, provides essential paramedical therapies for children with severe disabilities in Israel, allowing them to thrive in the comfort of their family home.
We believe a loving, supportive home is the best environment for a child’s development. Yet, many families struggle to afford the therapies their children need. While schools offer limited support, it is never enough.
To bridge this gap, Keren Malki funds physical, occupational, speech, equine, and hydrotherapy for children whose treatment requests are denied by government health funds (Kupot Holim). Parents select the most suitable therapy and therapist, covering the cost upfront, and Keren Malki reimburses 85% of the fees.
We remain deeply concerned by the frequent refusals of necessary therapies by the system. When families are denied access, Keren Malki steps in—ensuring no child is left without the care they need.
Therapists on Wheels (TOW)
Established in 2011, the Zlata Hersch Memorial Therapists on Wheels (TOW) Program—named in honor of a generous benefactor—provides paramedical therapy to children living in Israel’s peripheral communities, including the far north and south. In these areas, access to therapists is limited, and long travel distances create additional challenges for families.
Through this program, highly qualified therapists travel directly to where children with special needs live, delivering physical, speech, and occupational therapy at the highest professional level. Keren Malki fully funds the cost of treatment, including travel expenses.
A dedicated multi-disciplinary advisory board of senior professionals—including doctors, social workers, and therapists—all volunteers, carefully oversees and manages each case to ensure children receive the best possible care.
Equipment Lending Center (ELC)
In partnership with Jerusalem-based ALYN Hospital, Israel’s leading rehabilitation center for children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities, the Keren Malki Equipment Lending Center (ELC) provides long-term, free-of-charge loans of essential home-care equipment. Families can access walkers, standers, positioning aids, and other vital mobility tools, ensuring children receive the support they need at home.
While Israel’s Ministries of Health and Welfare are responsible for supplying such equipment, their bureaucratic processes can be slow and challenging for families in urgent need. The ELC bridges this gap—offering immediate solutions for children with severe disabilities who require mobility assistance without delay.
Originally launched with a different partner organization in 2022, the program transitioned to ALYN Hospital in 2024, strengthening its impact. Since its inception, the ELC has facilitated thousands of equipment loans, giving families the resources to care for their children with dignity and independence.
