Friends of Yemin Orde

Yemin Orde is dedicated to giving children the highest quality care and education. Yemin Orde’s success reflects the deeply sensitive approach of the Village to the needs of adolescent survivors of trauma and displacement, many of whom have been separated from their family and are far away from their native land and culture.

With a population from around 20 different countries, Yemin Orde recognizes that affirming cultural background is critical. At Yemin Orde, everyone in the Village works toward integrating newcomers into Israeli life while respecting and celebrating each child’s native culture.

Yemin Orde Youth Village has a culture of encouraging children to pursue their talents and goals and to take on positions of leadership. Children are able to study in their native language until they are fluent enough in Hebrew to attend classes with their peers, and extra educational opportunities are available through the Village’s Learning Center Program. The concept of tikkun olam is also interwoven into the daily life of Yemin Orde with children volunteering both in and outside of the Village.

Friends of Yemin Orde (FYO) supports the programs and activities of Yemin Orde Wingate Youth Village in Israel and programs of the Yemin Orde Educational Initiatives. Founded in 1991, FYO raises funds from throughout the U.S.

Programs and activities supported by FYO not only benefit the children of Yemin Orde but also graduates dispersed throughout Israel, and many disenfranchised groups for whom Yemin Orde provides outreach programming.

The FYO network of concerned individuals and foundations provides general operation and program support, capital building funds, as well as an endowment fund.

Friends of Yemin Orde, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

Location

4340 East West Highway
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Bethesda, MD 20814