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Friends of Yemin Orde
Transforming Lives. Empowering Change.
March 2013
In This Issue
Yemin Orde Graduate Elected to Israel's Parliament
New Challenge Grant
Purim Holiday Fun
An Evening Song and Celebration
Lorna Wingate: A Woman of Valor
FYO Receives 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigators

Discover the Beauty of Yemin Orde

Discover Yemin Orde: A Home. A Family. Forever. 
Friends of Yemin Orde is excited to present its new video, "Discover Yemin Orde: A Home. A Family. Forever." 


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Yemin Orde Graduate Elected to Serve in Israel's New Parliament

 

Shimon Solomon
We are proud to announce that a
graduate of Yemin Orde Youth Village was recently elected to serve in Israel's new Parliament.

Shimon Solomon, 44, immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia in 1980 with his parents and five brothers and sisters. He represents the Yesh Atid party. Prior to his election, Solomon was Director of Education at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda.

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New Challenge Grant to Benefit Yemin Orde Educational Initiatives  

 

YOEI Kedma sign
Kedma is one of many of youth villages benefitting from YOEI.

Friends of Yemin Orde (FYO) is pleased to announce it has received a new one-year $72,000 challenge grant from an anonymous donor to help support the growth of Yemin Orde Educational Initiatives. Under the terms of the grant, new and increased gifts to Friends of Yemin Orde will be matched up to $18,000 per donor.   

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Purim Holiday Fun With Costumes and Treats

 

Purim at Yemin Orde
Purim is one of the most exciting and fun-filled holidays at Yemin Orde Youth Village. This year, the high school seniors organized the Village's Purim festivities, which included a costume contest, dancing and preparation of Purim gifts.

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An Evening of Song and Celebration With Friends 


Youth Alilayah

The Chief Rabbi of London, Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, participated in a special evening of music, dancing and celebration at Yemin Orde. The Chief Rabbi was in Israel recently with the Shabbaton Choir of London. The Rabbi and choir, along with special guests from England-based Youth Aliyah Child Rescue and others, also attended the opening of the Yemin Orde Mechina's new facilities in Hatzor.

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Lorna Wingate: A Christian Woman of Valor

 

In the current issue of The Torch magazine, Lorna Wingate is described as a "devoted Zionist" and "woman of valor.... who matched (Orde Wingate) in faith and commitment."  You can read the full article on our website! 

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Friends of Yemin Orde Receives High Honors From Charity Navigator for 8th Consecutive Year

 

Charity Navigator horizontal For the eighth consecutive year, Friends of Yemin Orde has received an exemplary Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This distinction, earned by only two percent of the charities rated by Charity Navigator, indicates that Friends of Yemin Orde outperforms most other charities in the U.S. for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

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