Our Impact
ImpactIsrael is supporting thousands of at-risk youth and their educators across every sector of Israeli society. By partnering with Yemin Orde Youth Village and Village Way Educational Initiatives, we are agents of change engaged in transformational work with an incredibly deep track record.
Impacting Every Sector of Society
ORTHODOX
SECULAR
ARAB-
ISRAELI
NATIVE
BORN
MARGINALIZED
IMMIGRANTS
Our success lies in the Village Way educational methodology, developed at Yemin Orde and now implemented across the country. By impacting every facet of society, it helps to create a stronger Israel.
Transformational
WE ARE
98%
of Yemin Orde graduates serve in the military or national service, higher than the general population
88%
of Yemin Orde graduates feel that Israel is home
of graduates say that their time at the Village had a positive influence on their self-esteem
79%
Agents of Change
WE CREATE
870
Students at Israeli universities have been trained in the Village Way
8,460
IDF and police officers utilize the Village Way
3,850
Educators are a part of Village Way communities
Strong track record
WE HAVE A
44,000+
Youth impacted by the
Village Way philosophy
Lowered rates of violence, truancy and dropouts at Village Way schools
81%
Of graduates at Village Way partner schools serve in the army, higher than the national average
Stories from
Yemin Orde Youth Village
Yemin Orde students come from around the world and arrive with stories of hardship and pain. During their time at the Village they learn to build confidence, resilience, and envision a future for themselves.
Scroll below to read the inspiring stories of current students and alumni of Yemin Orde.
"Yemin Orde was a magical place for me."
Yemin Orde Alum
Roi Etenesh grew up in Ethiopia and made aliyah to Israel at 12 years old with his mother and 6 siblings, fulfilling the family's lifelong dream. Roi’s father died before the family came to Israel; his mother tragically passed away only a year after they arrived in Israel.
Stories from
Village Way Educational Initiatives
Village Way Educational Initiatives provides a facilitator to each school in the Village Way network. These facilitators guide teachers and principals on best practices for integrating and embracing the Village Way into the culture and curriculum of the school.
Scroll below to read the stories of facilitators and educators and learn how the Village Way is helping them best serve their students.
"The Village Way methodology turns my thoughts into words."
VWEI Facilitator
Daniel Topaz is one of the facilitators in the Village Way Educational Institute, guiding partnering educational communities, Village Way leadership programs, and the organization’s work with Israel’s security forces.