Yad Eliezer was founded 40 years ago as a small neighborhood project to fight against poverty and hunger in Israel. Today, Yad Eliezer has numerous project to benefit at-risk youth, soldiers, single mothers and families struggling financially. Despite the large scope of Yad Eliezer's actions, it is unique in considering every detail for its dependents while also protecting their dignity and welfare. Yad Eliezer believes in both immediate help for the destitute and also in removing them from the cycle of poverty through long term thinking.