August 2007 –Av 5767 YOUTH FUTURES NEWS IDB Group Invests in Youth Futures After the Second Lebanon war, Nochi Dankner, Chairman and CEO of the IDB Group, announced that, "the IDB Group has a responsibility and an obligation to enlist, with no conditions, to the effort to help the residents of the North". The company made a contribution to the Jewish Agency for war relief to support and assist communities along the northern and southern borders which were damaged by the war. Some of these funds were directed to the Youth Futures program, and the IDB Group has pledged a 3-year commitment to the Youth Futures localities of Safed, Hazor, Rosh Pina, Akko, Mateh Asher, Nazareth Ilit and Sderot – all suffering from ongoing missile attacks. More... Introduction - Rany Trainin Dear Friends, Even before stepping into my position as the Co-Chair of the Israel Committee, I was well acquainted with the Youth Futures program and its successes. As the Mayor of the Yoav Regional Council in the south, I know firsthand the challenges that the periphery in Israel faces with giving its younger generation a future in which they can fulfill their true potential. Our children are our future – and the Youth Futures program helps those in need to create new futures for themselves on their way to becoming contributing members of society. The Youth Futures’ breakthrough partnership model is vital in reaching our goal, and I find it very rewarding to see Jewish donors – both overseas and Israeli – come together with the Jewish Agency to make a real change in the lives of these children and their families. I would like to send the friends of YF my warmest thanks for their help and support, and hope that we will be able to continue to work together for years to come. Best regards, Rany Trainin Co-Chair, Israel Committee YF Locations View the complete table of all 22 Youth Futures locations implemented in 2007. And we have submitted 14 additional locations for approval by partner communities overseas, to be added during the 2007/8 school year. We expect to implement Youth Futures in 52 different locations by 2010. Recent Highlights Youth Futures Trustees Enjoy David Broza Concert A Sderot Trustee and His Family were Miraculously Saved from a Kassam Attack Eilat YF Participant Mobilizes for Cause of Sudanese Children Tzfat Trustee Makes Connection with Kfar Saba Seniors Youth Futures Beit Shean "Home Movie" Tiberias Trustee Weds Youth Futures Garden in Maale Yosef Youth Futures Partners with "Birthday Angels" Dimona: Educational Activity for 120 Youth Futures Participants at the Agricultural Farm 4th Edition In This Issue… IDB Group Invests in Youth Futures Introduction - Rany Trainin YF Locations Recent Highlights Previous Issues… March 2007 – Adar 5767 November 2006 – Heshvan 5766 August 2006 – Av 5766 Visit the Jewish Agency for Israel Web site.

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