I am an Eritrean army deserter. I, as every Eritrean, know the importance of national service and of protecting one’s nation. I know that is the obligation of every citizen to serve our people and our country. We cannot rely on foreign forces to protect and defend our nation. I know my duty, just as every Eritrean knows. We Eritreans were raised upon a strongly rooted tradition, with generations of family tales, of protecting our country and culture from oppressors and coloni

This month, the community outreach team focused its efforts in-house to assist with the family reunification process and provide general RSD counseling for the Tel Aviv community. With the help of pro-bono lawyer and ARDC board member, Ian Jaffe, ARDC has aided community members seeking to reunite with family in the United States, Sweden, Belgium, and Finland. Next month, the community outreach team will hold an outreach event at the Ministry of Interior Bnei Brak to provide

This month we celebrated with 9 Sudanese Darfuri women as they graduated from our Women's Leadership and Empowerment course after 3 months of weekly meetings. Coursework revolved around advancing leadership skills as well as business development, allowing the women to expand their efforts further into their communities. They plan to combine developed skills with their prior experience and passion for traditional art to begin their own initiative. We celebrated with a certific

In May, ARDC conducted 2 workshops for 12th grade students aimed at preparing them for life after graduation. They learned about personal financial management, how to read a paycheck, and other important skills for college and career readiness. The students were engaged and asked many questions. ARDC is happy to announce the start of 2 vocational courses for women in collaboration with the Eritrean Women’s Center and Microfy. Hairdressing, in conjunction with business, is bei