Responsibility2048 was established in (2012) by Yaron Jacobs, former Director of the Government Companies Authority. The overall aim of the program is to develop the next generation of leaders who will be responsible, trustworthy, community-oriented and forward-thinking. This goal is achieved through an innovative, multi-tiered program that empowers youth to become social entrepreneurs who actively work towards improving today's fragmented society.
Educational Program:
Participants are youth from grades 7-12 from all sectors of Israeli society. They learn in both formal and informal educational settings. Students from all different levels of academic achievement, ranging fromthose who excel toyouth at risk.
The program is divided into four stages:
• Setting the foundation. Participants learn the concepts of the common good, local government, the public sector, and social responsibility.
• Developing the interpersonal skills that lead to personal and social responsibility.
• Engaged learning about social responsibility through PBL (Problem Based Learning) techniques.
• Learning toidentify and solve real problems in the communitywhile gaining a deep understanding of the significance of the public sector and responsible, proactive citizenship.
Training and Guidance
Teachers and facilitators are provided with a complete, flexible educational curriculum, as well as training and guidance throughout the year, including:
• Initial training sessions about the curriculum and PBL methodologies.
• Ongoing teacher training and support, provided by the Center for Democratic Education and Responsibility 2048.
End of Year Symposiums:
At the end of each year, participants have the opportunity to present their projects at both municipal and national conferences. The symposiums provide fertile ground fornetworking, collaborating and innovating together.
During the past six years, approximately 12,000 youth have participated in the program in 70 municipalities around the country. In addition, there is a Responsibility 2048 seminar for outstanding students in the Political Science Department at Bar-Ilan University, as a practicum in the Faculty of Law and Public Policy at Sapir College, and as part of the teacher training programs at the Kibbutz Seminar, Talpiot College and Kay College.