Kaima Farm

kaima operates according to a unique outreach approach based on a hybrid of commerce and non-profit modalities to help dropout youth turn their lives around. the project works by synthesizing education, environmental stewardship and social business into one cohesive model. using the farm as an educational work environment (ewe), kaima is mapping a new strategy to support the re-engagment of young people (ages 14-18) who have dropped out of school or are on the cusp of doing so, as well as young adults (ages 18-21) whose challenges continue into young adulthood. ​the “kaima center for economic development and educational training” allows us to build the capacity to function and grow as a multi-location, national and international educational network. through the center, all kaima farms, of which there are three in israel and one in africa, are given access to tested educational programs; evaluation mechanisms; professional, pedagogic, and economic training/mentoring; and agricultural a