The Ayalim Association was founded in September 2002 by a group of young army veterans, who set out to strengthen the settlement movement in the Negev and the Galilee, while educating towards Zionist goals, promoting young entrepreneurship in preferred areas in Israel and nurturing the values of the connection between man and land, and between man and society in Israel.

Today, there are 200 students taking part in the association's programs, out of 5,000 candidates. In the first students' and entrepreneurs' village - Adiel Village -in Ashalim, 30 students have been residing this past year. During the summer vacation, hundreds of students and volunteers from all around the country have been building, with their own two hands, the expansion of the village, in order to enable 70 students to move in by the beginning of October.

 
Driven by tremendous enthusiasm and faith, we are today reviving the dreams of our parents and grandparents, by building the country; a mission that has now been passed on to our generation.

Thousands of students making a commitment to the development of the Negev and the Galilee are fueling the revolution these areas need. It is a sight that gives hope and inspiration, and we invite you to come here soon to witness first-hand how this amazing project is evolving. We would like taking this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to the VIP mission of the Allied Jewish federation who were the first ones to really believed in the project. The money you donated with love and devotion to Kfar Adiel is a big contribution to the project and we deeply appreciate your support and trust.