We promote science and technology education for children and youth from a lower socio-economic background by establishing educational centers for technological innovation and entrepreneurship. These centers offer a unique and cutting-edge learning environment that includes: interactive learning spaces, smart classrooms, advanced 3D printing laboratories and more. In addition to these centers, Atid Plus activates nationwide excellence programs that are designated to promote high-potential students within the fields of mathematics and science.

In our vision, children and youth achieve their goals and succeed in
mathematics and technological disciplines, irrespective of their
socioeconomic backgrounds.

Our mission is to develop and promote cutting-edge STEM education programs for under- priviledged children and youth in Israel. We provide children and young people, in youth villages located in the geographic and social periphery of the State of Israel, with the opportunity to develop first-class scientific and technological skills, that will shape their success as people, students, employees, and citizens.
We offer an interdisciplinary and applied approach, employing innovative teaching methods and technologies which also encourage critical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship and personal growth.

Our Values

Atid Plus sees its human factor as a major resource which it will constantly develop and nurture. The organization promotes values of excellence, commitment, responsibility, human and social sensitivity with a constant desire for innovation.

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Our Story

Our story begins with a reciprocal act of kindness that changed the world. One afternoon, several years ago, our founder, Daniel Kovler was kayaking in Lake Kinneret when he came across a fellow kayaker in trouble whose boat had capsized. Daniel stopped to lend a hand. Soon the two got talking and Daniel was asked by the man he’d just rescued a fascinating question: what would you do if money was no object? Daniel shared his dream of giving underprivileged kids from Israel’s periphery an opportunity to benefit from STEM education. Daniel’s dream was based on real experience. He had been that kid living in the periphery whose teachers had lost faith in.

To his enormous surprise the man (who prefers to remain anonymous) gave Daniel the funds that enabled Daniel to set up Atid Plus. Today, thanks to the funds from generous donors like you, Atid Plus fulfills our mission of providing STEM education to children in the periphery and youth at risk, literally saving their lives and giving them the tools and skills to build a better future for themselves.

Our Activities

Our Beneficiaries

We work with children from the periphery

Israel’s education system is marked by substantial gaps that exist between the country’s center and its periphery in terms of government investment per student, educational content, the availability of technological equipment and more. Children in Israel’s socio-economic periphery lack equal opportunities in education, particularly in mathematics and science-technology disciplines. The lack of resources leads to a shortfall of quality educators and inability to encourage excellence among the children. Our beneficiaries include children in youth villages without parental support or children in schools in underprivileged areas with large socioeconomic gaps.

Providing equal opportunities for the future

At Atid Plus, we believe that every child is entitled to receive quality education. Atid Plus Programs promote mathematics, science and technology studies, making them accessible to children with an unfulfilled potential, while cultivating creative thinking and inspiring children and youth to create a better future for themselves.

Gaps: Center
and Periphery in Israel

74%

The rate of 12 graders eligible for a high school diploma and qualifying for academic education in wealthy communities (clusters 7-10)

 

48%

The average rate of 12 graders eligible for a high school diploma and qualifiyng for academic education in Israel

54% : 15%

The gap in 2017 between center and periphery students studying for 5 units math

17 Points

Gap between poor and wealthy communities in PISA tests (8th grade, 2017).

Our Team

Daniel Kovler

Founder

Head of Beit Berl Innovation Center. EdTech entrepreneur and former senior advisor to the Israeli government. Holds an MBA and is a mentor in the Education MA "Revolution" Program at Beit Berl College. In 2013 founded the AtidPlus organization together with Alon Gonen as the main donor and partner. Served as the Executive Director until 2017. In 2018 was selected as one of the 30 most influential "Under 30's" in Israel by Forbes.

Alon Gonen

Founder & Main Donor

Co-Founder of the organization and main donor. Electrical Engineer, Founder of Plus500. Founder of the "Free Thinking" Project.

Coral Biton

Executive Director

Coral joined Atid Plus in 2015 as a coordinater in Kanot youth village. She then continued to manage the organizations' southern district. and then managed the organizations' youth programs in youth villages for three years. Coral volunteered with "Access for All", a learning platform that allows every person to achieve education, bridging social gaps and offering equal opportunities. In her military career, she served as a training officer in the Teleprocessing Corps. Coral holds a BA in Economics and Psychology from Ben Gurion University.

Heli Kochavi

Finance Manager

As financial manager of Atid Plus, Heli manages the organizations' budget, payroll ,payments and submits the organizations' annual financial reports (audits). She has ten years of experience in financial management (corporate sector). Heli is a certified bookkeeper, now studying for her accountant certification.

Almog Bachar

STEM Plus Coordinator Hadassah Neurim and Kannot

Almog is completing a bachelor's degree in Educational Counseling and Sociology at Bar-Ilan University. For the past two years, she has been leading the "Hod HaHanit" program in AtidPlus and currently serves as an activity coordinator in the current year. In addition, she has been involved in education and training within the framework of the army and the Scouts movement.

Theo Landau

Tohu Executive Director

Director of the "Tohu" Academy - the new leadership and excellency program of Atid Plus. An educational and social entrepreneur. Member of the first Cohort of the Global Educational Leadership MA Program at Harvard University. Co-Founder of many non-profits, such as: Record, Project Impact, and the Leadership Program LightHouse. Has worked as an Educator, Innovation Director, and member of the administration team at "Shorashim" school. Previously served as an Emissary of the Jewish Agency to London and did his army service at a special unit in the Intelligence Corps. Board Member of the "Social Space".

Anna Zadorin

STEM Plus Coordinator Hakfar Hayarok

Anna is a graduate of the "Neve Hadassah" youth village and the first cohort of the "Hod HaNanit" program in Atid+. Last year she led the "Khod HaNani" group of the 9th grade in "Neve Hadassah". Now, coordinates the activities of the association in Hakfar Hayarok.

Nofar Zilberman-Barbi

Manager of the Girls plus program and the alumni community

Nofer has a master's degree in clinical social work. Married to Eyal and mother of 2 sweet daughters Has rich experience in management in the worlds of informal education and the worlds of therapy.

Gil Chen

Head of Robotics

Manager of the Robotics Department. After many years in various roles in development, engineering, and business management in engineering companies in the field of industrial robotics and engineering design, Gil has turned his great passion for technological education into the center of his occupation. He volunteers in various organizations that work to promote youth in social periphery through the study of entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and science. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in mechanical engineering from Tel Aviv University."

Oren Ben Izri

Head of Field Operations

Oren manages the field operations. Oren joined AtidPlus after 12 years of experience in the non-formal education field. He started as a counselor, guide, coordinator, and served as the deputy director of a Penimiyah in the Sharon region. Oren, 35 years old, is married to Lehi and a father of three adorable children. As part of his role in the association, Oren is responsible for the entire activity team and the activities in the youth villages.

Adi Tauber

STEM Plus Coordinator Kfar Galim and Mikve Israel

Adi is a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Governance and Society from Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic College and has been active in various roles in the Student Union. She worked for two years in a managerial position in an empowerment and strengthening business for women and girls. She has gained experience in education through her involvement in Hashomer Hatzair Youth Movement, serving as a mentor in educational frameworks in socially disadvantaged areas in Israel. She has also provided training in debate and public speaking in schools, both in formal and non-formal educational settings for youth.

Daniel Gabai Kazaz

Staff Development Manager

Daniel holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from The Open University and is currently a student pursuing a master's degree in social work with a clinical track at Bar-Ilan University. For two years, she coordinated the activities at the Neve Hadassah youth village. Currently, Daniel is responsible for training, development, and guidance of the field team, as well as providing support to activity coordinators in various centers.

Maya Papo

Manager of team development

Maya is a bachelor's student in learning technologies. Previously coordinated the youth village "Aloni Yitzhak" and was a content developer in the association. Has extensive experience in training and training development in various organizations. Today Maya is responsible for the training at the various centers in the field and for accompanying the coordinators.

Eden Chen

STEM Plus Coordinator Aloney Itzhak

She holds a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences and a master's degree in Family Studies with a specialization in couples and family counseling from Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic College. Eden was trained and then coordinated projects in the field of social welfare and special programs in collaboration with the Ministry of Welfare and the Tel Aviv Municipality. Currently, she coordinates the activities in the Aloni Yitzhak youth village.

Gary Smith

English Manager - Tohu

Graduated with a bachelor's in economics and a further degree in civil engineering at leading universities in England, both with high honors. He worked for many years as a civil engineer and economist in leading companies in Israel and the world. In recent years, he has been teaching English at schools for outstanding students in the center of the country using the IMMERSIVE ENGLISH method.

Eli Lifshitz

CEO - System manager, Tohu

Graduate of the Mendel Program for Educational Leadership. He served as the CEO of the start-up company in the field of software for the elderly and as the VP of operations and property development in the oil and gas exploration group.

Omri Cohen-Shur

Youth Instructor & MathxTeacher, Tohu

In recent years, Omri has taught in the academy and in mathematics and economics schools. Has a bachelor's degree in economics and psychology and a teaching certificate in mathematics with honors.

Noy Tuvia

Social Worker - Tohu

Noy graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Tel Aviv University. She is currently studying for a master's degree In human right and policy research and is a teacher assistant in the bachelor's degree in social work at Tel Aviv University.

Oren Vintraub

Humanitics Manager - Tohu

Educator, lecturer and group leader on issues of identity and Israeli society. Experienced in the worlds of formal and informal education. Former instructor and lecturer in the world of pre-military preparatory schools, instructor at Gesher organization, graduate and guest lecturer at Midrashet Mabua. A graduate of the 'Hamenavata' program for entrepreneurship in Jewish-Israeli culture, the 'Revivim' 'Amitti Melton' programs at the Hebrew University and holds a master's degree in Jewish education and entrepreneurship with honors.

Idan Zoor Kaner

Tohu Recruitment & Screening Manager

Idan holds a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from the Academic Center of Peres and is currently pursuing a second degree in Educational Psychology at the Ahva Academic Center. Idan has been involved in the field of education and training throughout his life, including youth movement guidance, military service in the Education Corps, work in a youth village as a guide, coordinator, and deputy Pnimiya Director.

Naomi Navon

Youth Instructor, Tohu

Social work student. In recent years, she accompanies and guides parents and children in risk situations. She has rich experience in informal training and education.

Itamar Bar-Oz

Toho operations manager

In the last decade, he worked as a senior manager in start-up companies, advised government offices and before that served as an officer in the intelligence corps.