After long months of combat, we came to understand that our fighters need, now more than ever, a safe space to recover, a place to process their experiences, regain strength, and return either to civilian life or to continued service renewed and recharged.
From this understanding, we created the Warriors’ Journeys Project a unique opportunity for those who put their lives on hold to defend and protect the State of Israel to embark on a process of physical and emotional renewal, enabling them to move forward in their lives with clarity, strength, and fresh energy whether transitioning back to everyday life or continuing in active service.
These journeys will take place in natural settings across different continents, each offering its own unique path to renewal and healing.
The journeys bring together generations of warriors from various units and are designed for reservists, active-duty soldiers completing their service, female soldiers serving in frontline roles, combat leaders, and unit commanders.
Each journey combines a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing (SE), breathwork, talking circles, rehabilitative Pilates, surfing, and other water sports, all guided by a professional and experienced team who accompany participants every step of the way.
Make It Heal is a unique global initiative built on organizational and financial collaborations, combining retreats, workshops, and trainings with social projects and local community engagement in Israel and around the world.
Journey Stages & Destinations
Personal Conversations: Our soldier’s journey begins with a one-on-one session with a professional
Preparation Workshop: Participants will join a 24-hour immersion workshop at Kfar Hanokdim, an island of green located in the heart of the Judean Desert, a place to disconnect and surrender to the quiet of the desert. The workshop is designed to mentally and emotionally prepare our soldiers for their upcoming journey.
Journey Departure: Changes according to the chosen destination.
Summary Session: Three weeks post-journey, we’ll come together again to reflect on experiences and tools gained.
Accommodations are chosen with care, offering maximum comfort, and a deep connection to nature, combined with a nourishing, healthy cuisine.
The journeys incorporates a variety of techniques such as mindfulness, SE (Somatic Experiencing), breathing exercises, dialogue circles, rehabilitative Pilates, surfing, and water sports, all guided by a skilled and professional team that accompanies the journey and its participants at every stage.
Thailand
Rebalancing Journey
Thailand, with its rich culture and spectacular landscapes, is the perfect place to hold a "Warrior's Journey" retreat, dedicated to cleansing the body and mind after combat and combining modern healing techniques alongside ancient and traditional techniques.
Thailand's sandy beaches, tropical and lush forests, and pastoral spaces provide a natural and peaceful environment for processing and regeneration.
The local diet, based on fresh and nutritious dishes, tropical fruits, rich vegetables, and freshly caught fish, supports the cleansing and healing processes.
Journey Date: January 2026
Panama
Renewal Journey
A small, enchanting country in Central America, offers a unique blend of wild nature and rich culture.
The rainforests, tropical beaches, and breathtaking landscapes provide an ideal setting for "Warriors' Journeys" to facilitate inner renewal after combat.
The local nature, with its many exotic plants and animals, will allow warriors to disconnect from the overwhelming reality in Israel, find peace, and focus on their needs and the recovery process.
Journey Dates: May 2026
Europe
Transformation Journey
A journey through different regions of Europe, surrounded by nature’s abundance - shimmering lakes, lush forests, towering mountains, and hidden villages with breathtaking views.
Immersing in wild nature, alongside rivers, lakes, and open landscapes, offers the body and mind the chance to renew, recharge, and grow stronger.
This journey is designed as a deep pause from the complex reality back home, a shared process of emotional healing, human connection, and rediscovering meaning, created especially for male and female warriors from across the country.
Journey Dates: October 2025
Mindfulness-Based Journeys
Mindfulness is a mental practice at the forefront of scientific research.
Over the past few decades, mindfulness practice and mindfulness-based therapies have gained significant momentum, with more than 11,000 clinical studies conducted to date.
Mindfulness programs are now implemented worldwide in hospitals, schools, psychological clinics, major corporations such as Google, Apple, and Facebook, as well as in government institutions, including the British Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
For soldiers, mindfulness helps regulate emotional responses, enabling them to process difficult emotions in a healthy way.
In our journeys, we provide soldiers with practical, mindfulness-based tools that they can carry with them far beyond the days of the trip, tools that will serve them when they return to daily life and when facing future challenges.
The Benefits of Mindfulness in the “Warriors’ Journeys” Program
Strengthening mental resilience: Mindfulness helps develop the ability to cope with challenges more effectively and overcome difficulties.
Improving sleep quality: Mindfulness practice can significantly enhance sleep, which is vital for both physical and emotional recovery.
Reducing anxiety: Mindfulness offers tools to manage anxiety and quiet intrusive thoughts.
Emotional regulation: It supports healthier responses to intense emotions.
Increasing self-awareness: Mindfulness encourages a deeper awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations, helping soldiers better understand themselves.
Enhancing focus: Regular practice improves concentration, reduces distractions, and increases efficiency.
Examples of Countries Integrating Mindfulness into the Military
United States: The U.S. military uses mindfulness as part of rehabilitation programs for injured soldiers and includes it in basic training.
United Kingdom: The British Army offers mindfulness courses aimed at improving soldiers’ mental well-being and reducing suicide rates.
Canada: The Canadian military integrates mindfulness into PTSD treatment programs.
Australia: The Australian Army incorporates mindfulness into both training and rehabilitation initiatives.
In conclusion, mindfulness offers discharged soldiers powerful tools to strengthen mental resilience, improve quality of life, and navigate the challenges of transitioning between military and civilian life, time and time again.
Make It Heal
Make It Heal is a global initiative that blends deep social engagement with support for community-driven projects, weaving together the healing forces of nature, music, and consciousness. Our work is built on collaboration, both social and financial, and fueled by a shared vision of change.
We believe personal and collective healing are inseparable from true social transformation. When we nurture ourselves, we gain the strength to create a healthier, more conscious, and more equitable world.
Founded in 2019 by Vered Perry, Make It Heal was born from the desire to bridge personal healing with profound social change.
Our activities span workshops, trainings, retreats, and social project management in Israel and around the world, all adapted to the shifting realities of life.
“When we care for ourselves, we find the strength to care for others.”
Our Core Principles
Social change begins within, when each of us takes responsibility and contributes our unique gifts to the collective.
Collaboration and mutual responsibility are the foundation for lasting impact.
Nature is a powerful, accessible source of healing for all.
Living your personal calling enriches both you and your community.
Nature and animals are our full partners on this journey, deserving of our protection, respect, and care.
What We Offer
We provide dynamic tools to strengthen resilience, support healing, and navigate life’s challenges - for individuals, groups, and communities.
Social project management tailored to unique needs.
Immersive experiences in natural spaces in Israel and worldwide, recognizing that nature nurtures healing and movement drives change.
Programs updated annually to reflect the evolving needs of our communities, especially in times of uncertainty or crisis.
Project Team
Vered Perry
Founder of Make It Heal
Partner, CEO
Michele Manspeizer
Esq. Finance & Resources Mobilization
Yifat Shnaiderman
MSW. Psychoterapist Specialized in Trauma & Loss
Nadav Bokaei
Entreprenuer and founder of "Hugging Our Soldeirs" Project
Collaborations
Collaborations & partnerships are essential for organizations dedicated to social change.
When we join forces, we achieve results that would be impossible alone.
We're seeking strategic partners who:
Believe in the power of social change and collective impact.
Understand the personal and social need for supporting our soldiers who have returned from the front.
Share Our Core Values - Integrity, solidarity, equality, social justice, compassion, empathy, and social responsibility are at our core.
Are willing to invest time, resources, and thought into a lasting partnership.
Bring unique expertise that complements our capabilities.
Every partnership is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference and positive impact on the lives of others.
