The financing rationale of the program corresponds to the philosophy of the program as a whole which strives to create a partnership between Diaspora Jewry and Israel. The goal is to create joint intervention - by World Jewry and various bodies in Israel (business organizations, private bodies, etc.) - in creating a future of hope and excellence in the Israeli Periphery.

The program is based a new partnership model which brings together three equal financing partners: the Jewish Agency, a Jewish community or a major donor from the Jewish world and an Israeli donor - an individual, fund or business which is committed to social responsibility. In addition, the national and local government bodies will participate in providing support infrastructure and services to the program, including offices, facilities for activity, transportation, lodgings for the Trustees, etc.

Facts And Figures

As of March 2008, the Youth Futures program is operational in 27 various localities all over the Negev and the Galilee, 10 additional localities are awaiting approval to begin operation in 2008.

Over 5,800 children and teenagers participate in the program to date, and are being treated with Trustees, high school programs and/or other various courses that are made available to them.