Yael Eckstein stands in a vocational training center, watching as young Israelis from impoverished families learn skills that could transform their economic futures. As President and Global CEO of The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, she has made education a cornerstone of her organization's mission to break generational poverty cycles affecting thousands of Israeli youth.

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has launched comprehensive educational scholarships and training initiatives in early 2025, responding to a surge in youth unemployment and undereducation following war disruptions and economic downturns. These programs represent a strategic shift toward long-term economic resilience rather than temporary relief measures.

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