Mehazkim is a progressive political movement, founded to strengthen the voices advocating for equality, justice and peace in Israel. Mehazikm’s theory of political change is harnessing social networks and various digital platforms in order to empower the voices of ordinary citizens. Our goal is to inspire, politicize and organize progressive grassroots activists and local initiatives throughout Israel. We believe that diversity promotes discussion, and discussion promotes change. Mehazkim aids the local organizers with the digital tools and methods they need to boost their impact. Mehazkim was created in order to effectively push back against the institutional decades-long delegitimization of the political left, the extreme polarization in Israel, the orchestrated disintegration of the democratic space by the right-wing government, and the rise of nationalism, racism and fundamentalism in Israeli society. Furthermore, Mehazkim sees itself as a political instrument aimed at tackling political hopelessness and despair and increasing hope and optimism.