The Rotem center was established in 2008 by Dr Michal Komem and was based on the Mentoring program. In 2015, Roni Ayal-Lubling joined Dr Komem to develop more programs and the research unit. The purpose of the Rotem center was to advance praxis and research for and with adolescent and young women that face risks and challenges in their lives. The activity of the center appealed to young Bedouin and Jewish women from the southern periphery of Israel. The Rotem center was operated until 2020 and included 2 units: (1) The praxis unit that offered different programs that answered the needs of young women and aimed to improve their well-being, (2) The research unit that developed knowledge about the lives of young marginalized women. Between 2008-2020 around 1000 young women, 100 professionals and 100 social work students enjoyed the services of the center.

This website is to provide a platform for the different programs of the center emphasizing its importance and uniqueness. In addition, the different works of the participants, mentors and professionals who have joined the Rotem center over the years, can be found in the website. ​