Gal Gadot Directs $1 Million Genesis Prize to Israeli Mental Health NGOs
Gal Gadot, the 2026 Genesis Prize laureate, has allocated her $1 million award to support 24 Israeli mental health and trauma care non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This initiative aims to provide healing and support to individuals affected by trauma, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks and subsequent conflict. According to the Genesis Prize Foundation, Gadot's decision reflects her commitment to advocating for Israel and addressing the psychological impact of the war. A matching campaign led by the Jewish Founders Network generated an additional $2 million, bringing the total funding for this initiative to $3 million. The selected NGOs will focus on various aspects of mental health, including treatment and trauma counseling for professional people, children, young people, survivors of October 7, former hostages, and underserved communities across southern, northern, and central Israel. Gadot emphasized that caring for one another is deeply connected to her Jewish heritage and...
