Nova Survivor Launches Initiative to Aid Fellow Survivors and Bereaved Families
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Raz Malka, a survivor of the Nova festival massacre, founded Nova Market to support around 250 businesses owned by survivors and bereaved families. The initiative connects these businesses with customers and provides professional guidance, aiming to help them regain independence and livelihood. A conference on November 16 will offer financial planning and networking opportunities for community members.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Nova Market connects 250 businesses of survivors and bereaved families with customers and support.
- Raz Malka, a Nova survivor, founded the initiative after losing many friends in the attack.
- The project offers business guidance, financial consulting, and marketing assistance.
- A conference on November 16 will focus on financial planning for entrepreneurs.
- The initiative aims to help survivors regain independence and a dignified livelihood.
Raz Malka, a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre who lost many friends in the attack, has established a new initiative called Nova Market. The project connects approximately 250 businesses owned by survivors and bereaved families with customers and professional support.
Malka explained that Nova Market aims to foster a community that primarily supports its own businesses, enabling owners to grow together. Beyond connecting businesses with clients, the initiative offers business guidance, financial consulting, marketing assistance, and help with accessing rights. Currently, about 70 of the 250 member businesses receive ongoing support, with a goal to expand this to all members within the next year and assist those looking to start new ventures.
The core objective of Nova Market is to empower community members to pursue their passions, earn a dignified living, develop professionally, and regain independence. Returning to work is seen as a crucial step in rebuilding self-efficacy, restoring connections, and establishing routine and security.
On November 16, around 100 business owners from the survivor and bereaved families community will gather in Petah Tikva for a conference in collaboration with Profit Finances. This event is designed to equip Nova community entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals with savings habits and financial planning tools for their future. Participants will learn money management, savings, and pension strategies, explore business support programs, and network with community members to aid their recovery through employment and livelihood.
Malka emphasized that the most effective way to support survivors is by actively engaging with them, purchasing their products, and driving their businesses forward. The publication encourages readers to participate in the recovery of these small businesses and the individuals by visiting the Nova Market website.