The increasing number of underprivileged youth in Israel is one of the most pressing social problems in the country. There are approximately 475’000 disadvantaged youths, nearly 50 percent of which come from immigrated families. They often have come in contact with abuse, alcohol, drugs and violence at a young age, which makes them suffer psychologically, socially and academically. In the four Youth Villages, they are able to get help from psychologists, teachers and social workers. This allows them to be able to concentrate on their studies once again. Special forms of therapy, such as tending to animals, helps the children to learn responsibility.