Youth Futures Ltd., a subsidiary company of The Jewish Agency for Israel has a long standing reputation as the flagship initiative that empowers youth and families from socioeconomically marginalized areas in Israel, primarily within the regions of the Negev and Galilee. Founded in 2006, Youth Futures currently serves 12,000 children, youth, and their families in 36 locations. Through an innovative model of in depth engagement of professional Mentors with children, families, and communities, Youth Futures empowers Israeli youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to overcome the obstacles they face, achieve their goals, and realize their potential.