A therapeutic farm in Israel pairs traumatized soldiers and at-risk youth with rescued abused animals, creating a powerful mutual healing environment where the wounded help heal the wounded.

The success of the campaign comes as Israel continues to face ongoing security threats following the October 7 attacks.

SAHI was founded on the belief that the greatest thing in the world is to do good for somebody. By Abigail Klein Leichman, ISRAEL21c It all began in July 2009 with seven teens hanging out and looking for trouble in a crime-ridden neighborhood of a southern Israeli town. When they saw two men starting a... Read more »

Since 1953, the Yemin Orde Adolescents Village in northern Israel has provided at-risk youth with a secure sanctuary.

Ulpanat Dolev, located in that community, is a residential treatment center for 110 at-risk high school girls from across Israel.