The increase of both the number and severity of violent behaviors among our children is a major threat. It is the inner terrorism consuming us.

Too many of our children and youth are victims of bullying, harassment and even emotional, physical, sexual as well as virtual abuse.

We are in the middle of a struggle that will determine the character and future of both our youth and society in Israel.

• • 33% of all cases of violence in children take place in schools.
  • 500,000 children and youth (1/6) are defined by the National Insurance Institute as being at-risk, out of which 134,000 are regarded as being at high risk.

Atid Batuah (Hebrew for Secure Future) is a forum of leading members in Israeli society acting to secure a better future for our children, free of violence and risk behaviors, and with better prospects to develop their full potential.

Our programs are based on the “Active, Preventive Educational Strategies”, developed by Abraham Hemmo and Mira Friedman Hemmo. These programs were adopted by the UN (The Cairo Convention, 1994).

Our uniqueness:

• • Mobilizing the youngsters themselves as agents of social change – to influence their peers.
  • Primary prevention of violence and risk behaviors, before it is too late.
  • Aiming at the majority of the children – since every child is at risk.

Our programs include:

• Young Leaders Program: Young leaders for Secure Future in schools – Flagship program.

Youth groups act as ambassadors to prevent violence, social entrepreneurs leading projects in school and community.

• Projects: Violence and cyberbullying prevention projects

Preventing bullying and “shaming” on social networks. Young leadership groups are working to change the discourse on the network, identify victims and assailants – and refer them to professional parties.

• Tnufa: Creating a Secure Future in Our City”

A multi-system urban program dedicated to continually improve the well-being of children and youth by preventing violence and dangerous behaviors. The program is run in Tirat Carmel.

• Venture Competition: “National Venture Competition – “Creating a Secure Future”

The annual national competition that appeals to all teams of all ages is an opportunity to promote key values as a way of life for violence prevention through ventures in the fields of painting, photography, media and sports. Schools that win the first three places are invited to present their products at the distinguished status of the national annual event at the end of the year. Every year a bonus is given to the extent of the venture’s exposure on social networks.

• • “Meshi” (LTI) Program – Leaders of Tribes of Israel: A program for developing leadership skills and social entrepreneurship with an emphasis on bringing together hearts from different countries of origin, while promoting unity and cultural unity, in collaboration with the “essence” of the Ashdod municipal network and with the approval of the Ministry of Education.


• Safe Space: A program dedicated for developing leadership skills and social entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on encouraging respectful, encouraging and interpreting social networks to identify victims and assailants, and to encourage “side by side” intervention.

The program is under the initiative and development of “Secure Future”, in response to a call from the Foundation for Children and Youth at Risk, Social Security.

We have the power to prevent violence and create change, not after our children become victims of violence, alcohol or drugs, but now, when we still have the opportunity to save them. This is a major challenge for each of us.

Our Programs

1. “Young Leaders for a Secure Future in schools” – leading program.
2. Programs against Violence and Cyberbullying among children and teenagers.
3. “Tnufa: Creating a secure future in our communities”.
4. National Annual Competition – “Creating a Secure Future”
5. Promoting tolerance and understanding among the various immigrant groups in Israel.

Quotations – Young Leaders’ Opinions

Why do I participate in the “Atid Batuah” Meetings?

“To change something in the world, Even the smallest thing, and besides to be exposed to other people’s opinions”.

“I believe that we can influence youngsters and children”.

What did I learn in the “Atid Batuah” meetings?

“I’ve learned that there are diverse people in our community, and we should accept all of them regardless of their differences”.

“How to prevent violence because I am capable of it, and it’s in my hands”.

How the activities help me in every-day life?

“I’ve prevented several violence events, together with the members of the team”.

“To think before I speak and before I write in the social media.”