Village Way Programs Build Confidence and Creative Expression

Educators at three Village Way partner educational communities have launched new impactful programs in their schools that celebrate cultural diversity, as well as offer creative and confidence-building extra-curricular activities. The three communities, all of which are relative newcomers to the Village Way process are Ramat Hadassah Youth Village (near Haifa), Amal Ben-Ami Tech IN high […]

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Building Community the Village Way

Village Way works with education and social leaders in Beitar Illit to create successful programs for challenging environments. In an unprecedented partnership with the ultra orthodox community of Beitar Illit, Village Way Educational Initiatives (VWEI) is working with education and social welfare leaders to make an impact and help them transform the lives of the […]

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Striving for Excellence in School and Community

Yemin Orde Youth Village’s Ceremony for Excellence awards students for achievement in academics, personal growth and active participation in school programs and Village-wide events. Students received certificates of excellence for volunteering, extra-curricular activities, class attendance and participation, having a personal positive attitude as well as a positive outlook on life, and active involvement in activities […]

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Women’s Leadership Program Cited for Outstanding Volunteers

Village Way’s gap-year leadership program for women, called IsraElite, cited for outstanding volunteer efforts. Village Way’s gap-year leadership program for young women, called IsraElite, received the 2018 Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts. The award honored IsraElite participants for their dedication and volunteer efforts in the Migdal HaEmek community, the northern Israeli town where the program […]

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Construction Begins on New Children’s Homes

Construction underway for two upgraded and spacious homes. Building is underway for two new children’s homes at Yemin Orde Youth Village that will feature comfortable bedrooms and study environments – all important tools for school success.  The new homes will be ready for occupancy in Summer, 2019. Boston philanthropists, Douglas and Judith Krupp, provided a 1:1 […]

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Village Way Educators Light the Way for At-Risk Youth

Recently, educators from two Village Way Educational Initiatives  partner schools, located in Arab communities, gathered to network and share first-hand experiences in order to learn from each other. The schools involved in the workshop are Jisr a-Zarka and Mahat Acco School, both vocational schools. Jisr a-Zarka, a newcomer to the Village Way integration process, is located […]

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