You see this well?
Local elders say that if you take a stone,
write a wish on it and throw it in, one day, the wish will come true.
It's called the "Wishing Well" for good reason.
For nearly 20 years, at the well-established pre-military academy in Sde Boker
we've been educating our students to engage in social action, to take responsibility and act to help Israeli society.
The establishment of the Holit branch, four years ago
strengthened our influence in the area and expanded it into the western Negev area as well.
For Israeli society, the Negev is their backyard.
We see it as the future of the State of Israel.
We're trying to play a part in shaping its future.
Every week, we dedicate an entire day to social action in the Negev region.
We do this as part of our programming -- not just as a vague statement about the future.
A program for post-army graduates, an intensive month at Sde Boker, which helped me understand
that I want to live, study and be active right here, in the Negev.
A young leadership training program in the periphery, supporting its participants
throughout the eastern Negev, from ages 15 to 25.
The "Marolim" program creates "mission groups" comprised of Magal program graduates.
We realized that to fulfill our vision,
we also need strong and well-bonded groups.
What we envision is Magal without any hurdles, so that everyone can have a place.
A scholarship fund for the next decade; making the central structure wheelchair-accessible, so that anyone
who wants to can participate in our activities.
These are our upcoming dreams.
So we invite our graduates and partners:
Please take part in expanding our circles of influence, here in Magal.
We want you here with us. Join us.
Let's take responsibility for the Negev, for our society, for our country.
Together, we'll create a space here for everyone.