Noar Latet was established to strengthen youth from Israel’s social and geographical peripheries, helping them develop a sense of capability, drive for action, and impact. Participants (ages 12–18) go through a multi-year educational program that provides tools for social entrepreneurship and leadership through personal mentoring, ongoing volunteering, and the initiation of community projects. The program fosters connections among youth from all sectors and regions of the country.

By experiencing success, building self-worth, and believing in their ability to make a difference, Latet Youth empowers young people to become agents of change in their communities, creating a better future for themselves and for Israeli society. Participants come from schools, community centers, youth villages, foster homes, and hostels for at-risk youth.

Every year, the youth groups develop social initiatives based on real social needs. Through this experience, they acquire and apply personal and social skills such as teamwork, public speaking, time management, creative thinking, and resource mobilization, all aimed at changing the social reality in Israel.

One standout initiative of Latet Youth is “Latet Toda” (“Giving Thanks”), which began as a project to express gratitude to everyday service providers (bus drivers, security guards, cleaning staff, and more) and quickly expanded beyond Latet Youth. Today, led by Latet youth groups, tens of thousands of teens across the country, in both formal and informal educational frameworks, participate in this educational initiative that centers around cultivating gratitude in society.

Participants who complete the first three years of the program are invited to take part in an advanced personal development and leadership training course. This track equips them with the skills and tools needed to lead youth groups as counselors in Latet Youth or to take on meaningful social leadership roles within volunteer initiatives.

All the counselors in Latet Youth volunteer their time and serve as role models for expressing the spirit of volunteering in Israeli society.

As a leading social impact organization, Latet has developed a unique gap year program that offers high school graduates a powerful opportunity for personal growth and meaningful civic engagement. The participants, known as “Latetnikim,” live in communes across the country, where they lead large-scale social initiatives, mentor youth, and engage in both formal and informal educational activities within their host communities. Each participant dedicates over 50 volunteer hours per week, driving impactful change from the ground up.

Latet Youth’s summer camp, designed for 8th and 9th graders, offers teens a meaningful summer experience filled with friendship, unforgettable fun experiences and social impact.

As part of the summer camp, participants take part in a dynamic Hackathon, where each group develops an innovative social project to address a pressing need in Israeli society. The winning team receives the resources to bring their idea to life. Throughout the process, participants cultivate social entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and a deeper sense of identity—while connecting with peers from diverse backgrounds