Young Israelis at Risk Show Distrust in Politicians, Avoid Voting
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Young Israelis at risk are not voting due to distrust in politicians and the establishment, according to the "Yeladim B'Sikui" association. The organization hosted a special meeting for its alumni to encourage participation in the upcoming elections. The event focused on life issues to foster a sense of agency among at-risk youth.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Young at-risk Israelis distrust politicians and avoid voting, according to the "Yeladim B'Sikui" association.
- The association organized a special meeting to encourage first-time voters from at-risk backgrounds.
- Many at-risk youth feel disconnected and believe their vote has no influence.
- The event focused on life issues to build trust and encourage democratic participation.
A significant majority of first-time voters, particularly young people at risk, express a lack of trust in politicians and the establishment, leading them to refrain from voting. This observation comes from the "Yeladim B'Sikui" (Children at Risk) association, which organized a special event aimed at encouraging these young adults to participate in the upcoming elections.
The association's findings indicate that many at-risk youth feel disconnected and believe their voices hold no power or influence, often due to negative past experiences with institutions. To address this, the "Yeladim B'Sikui" association held a "round table" meeting for its alumni, focusing on life issues rather than direct political discourse, in an effort to foster a sense of agency and encourage democratic participation.
