There are over 400,000 at-risk youth in Israel. As Israeli society continues to navigate trauma, these youth are the most vulnerable to poverty, violence and a sense of hopelessness.
The Village Way is an innovative, data-proven blueprint to transform these young lives and create a strong, resilient generation.
Yemin Orde
Youth Village
BIRTHPLACE OF THE VILLAGE WAY METHODOLOGY
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The
Village
Way
Village Way
Educational Initiatives
EXPANDS THE METHODOLOGY
THROUGHOUT ISRAEL
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What is the Village Way?
Recognizing and strengthening positive personal narratives, empowering communal history, and honoring cultural traditions.
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1953
Yemin Orde Youth Village created as a safe haven for children orphaned by the Holocaust and other at-risk-youth. Located on 77 acres atop Mount Carmel in northern Israel, at the village, at-risk-youth find a home, a family, and a future.
1977
Dr. Chaim Peri begins tenure as Yemin Orde Director, developing the Village Way methodology over decades.
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2006
Village Way Educational Initiatives (VWEI) forms, expanding Yemin Orde’s transformative methodology throughout Israel
Today
79 communities
3,850 educators
8,460 security force members
44,000+ at-risk youth
1,000+ graduates who receive
scholarships, housing and other assistance
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