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Nardim Children’s Village in Arad was established in 1981 at the initiative of Dr. Aryeh Moshe Kurtz, who also initiated the establishment of Megadim Children’s Village in Migdal HaEmek. Megadim was opened after his passing and carried forward his vision – to provide children in need with a warm home, a family and the opportunity for a better life. Today, the two villages are home to approximately 130 boys and girls, aged 6–18, who were removed from their homes after being identified as being at risk.
In the villages, children are given the opportunity to start again – to grow up in a warm and loving home, within a stable and safe environment, and to know that they have a place where they belong. They live in family homes of around 12 children, alongside house mothers, mentors, therapists and managers who know them well and are there for them every day. Within this daily routine, they encounter adults who believe in them, recognize their strengths and support them along the way.
The sense of family in the villages extends beyond the home itself. The children are an integral part of the surrounding community: the villages are located within the cities, and the children attend local schools, take part in extracurricular activities and community programs, spend time with friends and invite them into their home – the village. Village life, built around families that together form a community, gives children a sense of home and belonging, meaningful relationships and the opportunity to experience a childhood as close as possible to a natural and healthy daily routine.
We believe that every child has strengths, dreams and potential worth nurturing. That is why we provide children with a wide range of opportunities for learning, enrichment, meaningful experiences and personal growth, alongside emotional support and essential life skills. Our goal is to help them grow with a strong sense of self-worth and confidence, become an active part of their community and society, and build an independent and better future for themselves.
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As the sun rises over the Negev mountains, Nardim Children’s Village comes to life. Children step out of their homes into a new day filled with school, friends, play, hobbies and a wide range of activities – all within a green, safe and family-centered environment.
The village has a community garden, a small animal corner, a social café, green spaces and quiet spots where children can pause for a moment, play, meet with friends and enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood. These places and experiences are what make the village a home – not simply a place to live, but a community where people live and grow together.
The village is also home to an emergency center, providing protection and professional support to children who have been removed from their homes due to an immediate risk to their safety.
But above all, Nardim is a place where children can simply be children. A place to grow alongside friends, discover their strengths, create positive memories and know that there are people around them who see them, believe in them and are there for them.
Because sometimes, meaningful change begins with the simplest things – a home waiting for you, someone who believes in you, and a smile that reminds you that you are safe.
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At the entrance to Megadim Children’s Village, visitors are welcomed by a large mural bearing the words: “We’re glad you’re here – we’ve been waiting for you.” From the very first moment, there is a sense of arriving somewhere that sees its children, waits for them and wants them to feel at home – a place where they are known, welcomed and feel that they truly belong.
Megadim is nestled at the foot of the Jezreel Valley, surrounded by green landscapes and woodland that changes and renews itself throughout the seasons. Life in the village is also full of movement, growth and new possibilities – a place to pause and watch the sunset, discover cyclamen among the rocks, take a breath and experience the small changes that each new day brings.
At Megadim, children have spaces that encourage them to grow, create, take initiative and discover who they are. The village includes a wooden complex with an outdoor kitchen and a coffee cart run by the children, a clothing shop managed by the girls of the village, a fitness room, a Ninja course, a learning center and a therapeutic space. Alongside these, the village offers a wide range of places to play, meet, rest and simply enjoy the small, everyday moments that turn daily life into a true sense of home and community.
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