Founded in 2007, Shutaf Inclusion Programs was created with the mission of offering professional, inclusive informal education experiences for children of all abilities. Shutaf is a driving force in inclusion-innovation, with year-round informal education programs for 250+ participants, ages 6-30. Committed to participants with diverse needs and from diverse backgrounds, Shutaf programs include; Summer Day Camp, Teen Young Leadership Program, and 21+ at Shutaf. Shutaf is training and educating, in the Jewish world and beyond, with The Shutaf Inclusion Guide, online resources, training tools and workshops.
Shutaf brings together participants from a variety of backgrounds who would not typically come together in their daily lives, offering a place for social engagement and collective identity in Jerusalem. Shutaf believes in quality services for participants with diverse abilities, regardless of labels, financial limitations, cultural and religious differences.