Helping Children at Risk

Shvarko/Shutterstock.com At the end of December, the National Council for the Child presented its annual report to President Shimon Peres. Tragically, it indicates that one out of every three Israeli children is poor. The report also claims there is an increase in the number of children who have fallen victim to physical and sexual abuse. President Peres responded when he said, "We mustn't give up on even one child. The State of Israel is committed to the welfare and education of its children, who will be the [backbone] of the country's future."