SUPPORT HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS IN ISRAEL THROUGH AHI
Abundant Hope International (AHI)
In 2008, Susan Heagy founded the organization Abundant Hope International (AHI) with the aim of giving love, care, and hope to Holocaust survivors in Israel.
Together with a team of volunteers from around the world, she cares for more than 1,000 Shoah survivors, who often suffer from loneliness and the traumas of their past.
Regular visits to Holocaust survivors
Susan Heagy and her volunteers have become like family members whom many Holocaust survivors deeply trust. This has brought new hope and love into the lives of many Shoah survivors.
AHI staff and volunteers visit Holocaust survivors regularly to attend to their personal needs. They take care of everyday tasks, listen to them, and celebrate with them—as they did here for Miriam’s 100th birthday.
“We don’t have a set guideline for how we care for them, but rather find out what each person needs on a personal level. Each one is a gem.” (Susan Heagy)
Survival backpacks during the war
During the time of war in Israel, many of the Holocaust survivors had no shelter to go to when rocket alarms were sounding. Therefore, after the outbreak of war, Susan considered how she could provide them with some help and support in this threatening situation.
Eventually, AHI packed emergency backpacks for each of the more than 1.000 Holocaust survivors in its care, containing enough supplies to survive for 48 hours, including a list of their individual medication needs. For the Holocaust survivors, the backpacks are much more than just material supplies.
This campaign also touched the hearts of the children of Holocaust survivors, who were deeply moved by Susan’s care. This has also led to closer relationships with the second generation after the Holocaust, bringing healing and reconciliation to families.
The Vision of AHI
The mission of the organization is reflected in the AHI logo. The olive tree represents Israel, Judaism and life. The water represents the hope of believers from other nations who serve Holocaust survivors out of their love for Israel, bringing hope and a new zest for life.
When Susan Heagy first met Holocaust survivors, many of them seemed like the brown leaves in the picture, but over time they started to blossom.
“We at AHI want to continue to bring life and love to them and give them a chance to hope again.” (Susan Heagy)
Adopt a Holocaust survivor
AHI offers the opportunity to “adopt” a Holocaust survivor. This means to personally care for a Shoah survivor by corresponding with him or her through letters, telephone conversations or emails and accompanying the person in prayer. Letters sent to Holocaust survivors are being translated into the respective language of the person.
Anyone interested in participating in the “Adopt a Survivor” program can contact AHI through their website or via email: adopt@ahi-il.org
Please support the important work of AHI so that love and hope can continue to flow to Holocaust survivors in Israel.
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In addition to her work in Israel, Susan Heagy also travels worldwide giving lectures and holding meetings to raise awareness and educate people about the Holocaust.
Susan regularly provides insights into the personal stories of Holocaust survivors and the organization in Israel on Global Watch, including in this video.