# Youngivers

> מרחב לבני משפחה מטפלים צעירים — A space for young family caregivers

Youngivers is an Israeli platform supporting young family caregivers (ages 20-45) who care for a loved one dealing with illness, disability, or aging. Founded by Lionel Mitelpunkt, whose mother lived with dementia for over a decade.

## The Problem

Young caregivers in their 20s and 30s face a unique kind of loneliness. They carry responsibilities that most of their peers cannot understand — managing medical systems, emotional labor, and life decisions for someone they love, while also building their own careers and relationships. There is almost no support designed specifically for them.

## What Youngivers Offers

### Online Course: "לשאת את המסע" (Carrying the Journey)
- 6 video chapters with practical tools and worksheets
- Price: 250 NIS
- Self-paced, available immediately after purchase
- Covers: understanding the caregiver role, emotional toolkit, navigating medical systems, self-care without guilt, building support networks, finding meaning in the journey

### For Professionals
- Group licensing for hospitals and health systems
- Clinical support materials
- Lectures and workshops for professional development
- Partnership opportunities for therapists, social workers, and organizations

### For Organizations
- Corporate workshops for employees who are also caregivers
- Awareness programs
- Custom training for HR and welfare departments

## Key People

- **Lionel Mitelpunkt** — Founder. His mother Betty z"l was diagnosed with dementia in 2009 and lived with the disease until 2020. That decade of caregiving as a young man in his twenties is the direct origin of Youngivers.
- **Tamar Berger** — Partner. Gerontologist and founder of Nevonim. Professional advisor on aging and caregiving.

## Language & Audience

- Primary language: Hebrew
- Target audience: Israeli young adults (20-45) caring for a family member
- The term used is "בני משפחה מטפלים צעירים" (young family caregivers)

## Contact

- Website: youngivers.com
- Email: info@youngivers.com
- Founded in Israel