International Environmental Congress

     The Levi Eshkol 'Green Village' (HaKfar HaYarok in Hebrew) is, as its name implies, a green haven in the bustling, Central Sharon area in Israel.

  

     It is a youth village which combines modern high-tech studies with practical work experience in various fields, in such a way as to develop the students' self-confidence and enable them to experience achievements. More than 1000 students between the ages of 12 to 18, both Sabras (Israeli born people) and new immigrants live and study in a warm and supportive surrounding.

     HaKfar HaYarok is an educational institution whose aim is to empower the students to materialize their inner potential. It teaches the student to take an active part in all the village activities; The essence of HaKfar HaYarok is based on cooperation, responsibility and teamwork. These values are supposed to help the student become an autonomous, responsible and independent citizen who is prepared to contribute to society.

     Our educational credo is to enable students, both external and internal, to study in optimal conditions, so that they can materialize their potential, extend their knowledge and improve their intellectual achievements. Our aim is to guide them to materialize their capability in order to improve their chances for mobility in the future. They share the experience of dealing with problems, companionship and social solidarity while accepting and respecting one another.

     The external students' needs are being met by a nutritious lunch (a hot meal) in the dining room, helping classes after school hours, a wide and supportive studies plan and an advanced, up-to-date computer lab.

     The students are also provided with modern sports' facilities, an on-campus gym, after-school activities, and a swimming pool (summertime only), all included, free of extra charge. Transportation is granted to and from many locations, all over the country, at special, subsidized prices.

     The three elements of HaKfar HaYarok are the school, the farm and the youth village (the living accommodations.) These work together to offer the student the best of all worlds.