Few words can describe the renewed hope and excitement we feel right now! Today Mutasim Ali (ARDC's director) became the first Sudanese national to receive refugee status from Israel, thanks to the aid of Hotline for Refugees and Migrants and a community of Israeli and asylum-seeker supporters. On many days, hope is fleeting for the thousands of asylum seekers in Israel who worry for their uncertain futures. However, today we feel strong again. And tomorrow we will continue o

ARDC is pleased to share with you this compilation of personal testimonies of asylum seekers in Israel. Please like the page and follow! This project resulted as a volunteer effort supported by ARDC and HIAS Israel. Its aim is to give voice to the marginalized community of refugees and asylum seekers in Israel, and share their individual testimonies of struggle, survival and success. The full publication can also be found at this link. From the contributors: In honor of Worl