Children At Risk
Behind every child is a story of struggle we can't ignore. C4i is here to make sure they never face it alone.
Children (ages 3–12) receive hot meals, academic help, therapy, and enrichment every day.
Families with children receive food packages and support through our partner programs.
Daily Care
Programs provide stability and emotional support for children facing poverty and trauma.
Your Donations Make a Difference
Dina’s Journey of Learning & Hope
Dina's family immigrated from Ethiopia in 2005. As the youngest of nine children, she quickly fell behind in school and struggled deeply with insecurity, often withdrawing rather than engaging.
Through C4i-supported after-school programs, Dina received daily counseling, creative learning tools, and the kind of consistent encouragement she needed to believe in herself again.
The change has been profound. Today, Dina reads with confidence, initiates independent studies, and actively participates in class. The withdrawn child has become a joyful, engaged presence, someone her peers now look to as a symbol of hope and progress.
"Dina has become a joyful part of the class... becoming a symbol of progress," say her counselors.
Guri Sees the World With A Completely Different Perspective
Six-year-old Guri from Be'er Sheva has been part of one of C4i's 'Children at Risk' Project's preschool for three years. She faces significant challenges, including severe visual impairment, an intellectual disability, and being a wheelchair user, but she is surrounded by a caring team who provide her with specialized therapies and support.
Each day, Guri spends time in her posterior stander, a piece of equipment that allows her to experience the simple yet profound act of standing upright. For Guri, this daily standing time is transformative. From this new vantage point, she sees her classroom and the world around her differently, standing tall with dignity alongside her peers.
Guri communicates through an eye-gaze tracking system, yet there is something unmistakably powerful about watching her stand. It represents strength, possibility, and the fundamental human experience of rising to meet each day. Her standing routine has become essential to her development, supporting not just her physical wellbeing but her sense of place and participation in her classroom.
Abel's Road to Recovery
Twelve-year-old Abel's journey illustrates the patience and creativity nutritional rehabilitation demands. This bright and charming boy came to a C4i 'Children at Risk' project from Africa, facing a complex combination of brittle bone disease, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorder. Yet his radiant smile and lovable personality have endeared him to staff and made his family in Tel Aviv incredibly proud.
For a long time, Abel refused oral feeding entirely and relied on PEG tube nutrition. Then, through gentle exploration of his preferences, our team discovered something unexpected: he loves schnitzel.
That single discovery opened a door. It has since expanded his dietary acceptance, and while progress remains gradual, each small victory marks a real step toward greater independence and joy at mealtime.
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Your gift provides food, shelter, counseling, and education. Every donation helps a child thrive.