by Yeshewa Michael Deadly ethnic conflict. Kidnapped civilians. Drone strikes. Crackdown on political dissent. Sounds familiar? But this is not a description of the news in Israel; Israelis are not alone in witnessing the fabric of their lives torn apart. All this is happening right now in the Amhara region in Ethiopia – and Ethiopian asylum seekers currently in Israel are fleeing a looming civil war and spiraling humanitarian conflict. They must be given legal protection. Am

Last week, ARDC Board-Member & asylum seeker in Israel, Solomon Gebremariam, spoke to a group of Fintech professionals in Tel Aviv about his experiences as an asylum seeker in Israel and his journey here. Thank you to the Jewish Federation of New York for organising this gathering. Read some of his story below: "Why Israel?" is often the question I get from people when I talk about my own experience as an asylum seeker in Israel. Why did I choose Israel over European countrie

Congratulations to our beloved friend Daniel Mulue, graduate of the ARDC GED Courses, and the first asylum seeker in Israel to receive a GED diploma! Daniel has succeeded in doing well in all 4 exams, which is equivalent to a full high school diploma and opens the door to many academic opportunities. For Daniel, along with many others, completing the GED is a necessary step in personal, educational and professional development. After attending ARDC GED Courses, and studying

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