By Maggie Ben-Lulu, Trustee, Tiberias

Shiran joined Youth Futures this September, after transferring from another school where she had some difficult experiences. It was hard for her to start all over in a new school, and because she is so gentle and shy, it took some time until we managed to "open her up" a bit.

From the beginning of the year Shiran was given many positive feedbacks through personal and group activities, and after 4 months her participation is more regular. She is answering questions, helping others with their work and arriving at each activity on time, after having spent weeks observing shyly.

Today, after a mere 4 months, Shiran has two good friends at school and her progress impresses me anew - her wonderful potential is more easily fulfilled, and she is more conscious of herself and of her abilities.

Shiran is a pleasant and caring child, and our relationship gives me great pleasure and satisfaction.