Celebrating 50 Years of Changing Lives Through Tennis, Education & Community

For 50 years, the Israel Tennis & Education Centers (ITEC) has been helping build a stronger, more inclusive, and more peaceful Israel—one child at a time. Since 1976, ITEC has created opportunities for children and youth, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or life circumstances, to discover their potential and build brighter futures.

Today, our 24 centers, located in some of Israel’s most underserved communities, provide thousands of children with a safe place to go after school, positive role models, and a strong sense of belonging. Through the powerful combination of tennis, education, and social programming, ITEC supports children facing adversity and helps them develop the confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to thrive.

For children whose young lives have been marked by hardship, uncertainty, and suffering, ITEC is a beacon of hope and stability. Our doors are open to every child, and no child is ever turned away because of financial need or life circumstance.

As ITEC celebrates 50 years of impact, we remain committed to creating a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive—and where the positive impact of one child can ripple through families, communities, and generations to come.