Shanti House

Shanti House is an Israeli voluntary association for at-risk youth. It opened its doors in 1984 for youth aged 14–21 and describes itself as the first of its kind in the country. It operates an open, out-of-home framework on an alternative family model, without distinction of religion, race, sex, nationality or gender, and provides therapeutic, emotional and practical support.

Shanti House opened its doors in 1984 for at-risk youth aged 14–21 and was the first of its kind in the country. It operates an open, out-of-home framework on an alternative family model, without distinction of religion, race, sex, nationality or gender. The Shanti House method is described as a unique therapeutic approach developed over the years through personal and practical experience by Mariuma Klein, founder and CEO of Shanti House. The organization provides a therapeutic, emotional and practical envelope for youth and young adults on the brink, helping them find their way back to society and a better future. It runs vocational training programs, personal empowerment workshops, and support for integration into the employment market. Its homes include Shanti House Tel Aviv, Shanti House in the Desert, and Shanti House Jerusalem.

Open, out-of-home framework on an alternative family model, without distinction of religion, race, sex, nationality or gender.

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