WE ARE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY THAT HELPS TEENAGERS FROM MIGRANT FAMILIES FIND THEIR PLACE IN A NEW COUNTRY
Through exploration, creativity, and self-discovery, we offer a supportive space for teens to build their future. Join us in transforming challenges into opportunities!
WHAT WE DO
Our project helps teenagers find themselves in a new country by exploring cities, engaging in joint art practices, and getting to know the culture, science, and life of the places they’ve arrived in
Adaptation
We introduce teenagers to local residents, culture, and lifestyle through The Walks. We connect them with each other, with Israeli peers, educators, schools, and art projects.
Integration into society
Support for teenage initiatives
Psychological support
Community building
WHAT WE DO
Our project helps teenagers find themselves in a new country by exploring cities, engaging in joint art practices, and getting to know the culture, science, and life of the places they’ve arrived in.
We introduce teenagers to local residents, culture, and lifestyle through The Walks.
We introduce teenagers to local residents, culture, and lifestyle through The Walks.
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87% of offline participants take part in weekly events, three or more times per month
550+
Walks
Weekly events (2-4 hours long), designed and conducted in four cities of Israel
800+
Teens
Reached (2022 –present): Creating an inclusive community for young migrants to overcome trauma and build their futures
40+
Migrants
Work that aligns with their values and qualifications, something they lost in immigration
25
Cities
Have requested our programs, including outside Israel: Volunteers, initiatives and municipalities reach out especially after large media coverage
FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS AND TEENS
We met some of the participants of The Walks (and their parents) about a year ago. Over this past year, we've seen how timely and incredibly important this project has become for most of them. To find a foothold when your world is turned upside down in just a matter of days. To meet friends you thought you had lost. This is just the tip of the iceber
Yulia Belotserkovskaya
Parent
You guys are amazing. I don't know where we would be with my kids if it weren't for you. You literally saved us, lit a spark in their eyes, and gave meaning to my children's time in Israel. M. and A. had a very tough reaction to the sudden repatriation, and your project is a true miracle!
Sofia
Teenager
WHO WE ARE — THE WALKS TEAM
We are mostly immigrants with extensive work experience in the field of education, as authors, creators and participants of large non-profit projects, artists, and theater directors
80%
Leaders
Talented professionals who arrived from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus after February 2022.
Finding a job in your field in a new country without knowing the language can be really tough
But we believe that when you do what you're good at, you bring the most value.
WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
Since 2022, we’ve grown from a small project in Jerusalem to an international community. Check out our timeline for a detailed look at our milestones
FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS AND TEENS
“We met some of the participants of The Walks (and their parents) about a year ago. Over this past year, we've seen how timely and incredibly important this project has become for most of them. To find a foothold when your world is turned upside down in just a matter of days. To meet friends you thought you had lost. This is just the tip of the iceberg."
Yulia Belotserkovskaya
Parent
“You guys are amazing. I don't know where we would be with my kids if it weren't for you. You literally saved us, lit a spark in their eyes, and gave meaning to my children's time in Israel. M. and A. had a very tough reaction to the sudden repatriation, and your project is a true miracle!".
Sofia
Parent
"I’ve always been drawn to spaces where open, free-spirited people come together, like Kavadak, Total Improvisations, and the New School. The Walks have become another place where I truly belong, meeting wonderful people and gathering positive experiences. Thank you for the warm atmosphere, freedom of expression, and the comfortable space."
Elka Jr.
Teenager
"When I arrived in Israel last March, unsure of how to connect, things fell into place—my first Walk in Tel Aviv, meeting Max and the team, and the walk to Lifta. I met great people, discovered new places, and learned a lot about Israel. The support from The Walks during exams meant a lot."
Andrey
Teenager
“This is an incredibly necessary and important project! My daughter has been joining The Walks in Tel Aviv since August 2022, and it literally pulled her out of severe stress. Thank you to everyone involved."
Maria A.
Parent
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or just a funny message
WHAT WE DO
Our project helps teenagers find themselves in a new country by exploring cities, engaging in joint art practices, and getting to know the culture, science, and life of the places they’ve arrived in.
We introduce teenagers to local residents, culture, and lifestyle through The Walks.
We introduce teenagers to local residents, culture, and lifestyle through The Walks.
We organize themed walks, excursions to universities, and visits to Israeli projects.
These activities expose teenagers to a wide range of professional and creative growth opportunities, helping them believe in their future in a new country.
We encourage and support the initiatives, ideas, and creative projects of teenagers, helping them develop their ideas and find resources.
Book, music, film, and discussion clubs, podcasts, swaps, independent walks, and Zoom meetings are just a few examples of the projects our participants have created and implemented within The Walks.
We provide psychological assistance to teenagers upon request and organize supportive events
Together with the teenagers, we create a safe and supportive environment where there is space for everyone
We introduce teenagers to local residents, culture, and lifestyle through The Walks.
We connect them with each other, with Israeli peers, educators, schools, and art projects.
Spring-Summer 2022
The Walks is Founded
Activities such as seasonal art labs, theater and music studios, career-focused workshops, and pop-up events continue to grow.
New partnerships are being developed to ensure the project's sustainability and to broaden its impact both within Israel and internationally.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Winter-spring 2023-2024
activities such as seasonal art labs, theater and music studios, career-focused workshops, and pop-up events continue to grow.
new partnerships are being developed to ensure the project's sustainability and to broaden its impact both within Israel and internationally.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Winter-spring 2023-2024
Activities such as seasonal art labs, theater and music studios, career-focused workshops, and pop-up events continue to grow.
New partnerships are being developed to ensure the project's sustainability and to broaden its impact both within Israel and internationally.