The success of the Village in integrating children from diverse cultures and backgrounds, cultivating their self-esteem, and building leadership through innovative programs has attracted widespread acclaim. The Village was recognized in 1996 with the Magen Hayeled (Guardian of the Child) Award, the highest honor of its kind in Israel, and in May 2005 former Village director Dr. Chaim Peri, as one of twelve people who have made outstanding contributions to Israeli society, was invited to light the torch during the opening ceremonies of Israel’s Independence Day.
Much of Yemin Orde's success is based on the respect and unconditional acceptance of every child. Yemin Orde provides its children with their basic needs, psychosocial treatments as necessary (both traditional and alternative therapies), a strong academic program, Tikkun Olam volunteer work and extracurricular enrichment activities. Graduates from Yemin Orde include Israel’s first Ethiopian attorney, first Ethiopian architect, many military commanders, and leaders within their own communities.
Recently, a Yemin Orde graduate returned to the Village to volunteer with fellow graduates in Israel to create a graduate support network. In preparing for her task, Mazal read about the various programs at the Village. As she came across the Orthodontic Care Program, she exclaimed, “You mean this ISN’T funded by the government? I never realized how much Yemin Orde does for the kids; you really care about us!”