Support Niko's Mission for First Responders in Israel

My name is Niko, I’m 16 years old, and I'm from Seattle. As a child of a first responder, I've made it my goal to raise $5,000 to support first responders in Israel—brave men and women who risk their lives to save others.

I have a unique opportunity to travel to Israel this spring, where I will spend 10 weeks learning and witnessing firsthand the dedication and courage of these heroes. On October 7, when Israel was under attack, first responders were the first on the scene—rushing into danger before the military even understood what was happening. Many were the first to fall.

These emergency response teams are powered by volunteers from all walks of Israeli life—Jews, Muslims, Bedouins, Druze, and Christians—working together to protect their communities. They need our support to continue their lifesaving work. Watch their work here.

Every dollar raised will go directly to first responder organizations in Israel through Dream Israel, a program of the Jewish National Fund. If I meet my goal I will receive matching funds to help cover the costs of my trip, making your contribution even more impactful!

Please consider donating to my fundraiser. Together, we can help provide the resources these courageous volunteers need to keep saving lives.