The “Someone to Believe in Me” program serves as a springboard to academic success for the disadvantaged, immigrant Ethiopian youth residing in Bet Shemesh. Through this true grassroots initiative, young professionals — some of which are Ethiopians themselves — serve as role models and mentors, assisting youth from the Ethiopian communities with their school work, thus opening the doors of educational achievement and nurturing aspirations for higher education. The program cultivates positive study habits, encourages parental involvement and builds motivation to strive for eligibility for higher education.