ARDC Israel

ARDC Israel The African Refugee Development Center advances the dignity, opportunity and security of refugees and asylum seekers in Israel.

The African Refugee Development Center is a grassroots, community-based, non-profit organization that was founded in 2004 by African asylum seekers and Israeli citizens, in order to assist, protect and empower African refugees and asylum seekers in Israel. To date, the ARDC has served thousands of refugees and asylum seekers from Eritrea, Sudan, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and the Ivory Coast. ARDC assists thousands of clients each year on matters related to visa issues, relocation, refugee status determination, higher education, tutoring and advocacy.

More than 400 people are waiting for our programs to reopen, and nearly 30 of those are relying on us to earn their high...
31/07/2025

More than 400 people are waiting for our programs to reopen, and nearly 30 of those are relying on us to earn their high school diploma. One of our students, Benedetta, is a young woman who was born in South Sudan and arrived in Israel just a few years ago. Benedetta works as a teacher's aide at one of the few elementary schools attended by children of asylum-seeking families. Set on earning her high school diploma and advancing her career, Benedetta is taking ARDC's courses one after another and meeting with our volunteer tutors. She has already passed the social studies high school exam and is focused on taking the remaining exams so she can receive her high school diploma.

Benedetta is waiting alongside many others who are eager and hopeful to get back in class and earn their diploma.

We have less than 24 hours left to reach our goal. Will you help us reopen our classrooms?

*Link in Comments*

Thanks to our incredible friends and supporters like you, we’ve raised 75% of our fundraising goal, and we’re so close t...
30/07/2025

Thanks to our incredible friends and supporters like you, we’ve raised 75% of our fundraising goal, and we’re so close to being able to reopen our programs for asylum seekers.

Our students, like Hafiz, are the reason we exist, and the reason we must continue.

Hafiz began working with our career counselor and an ARDC mentor as he pursues a career change into Quality Assurance. He’s actively investing his time in developing new skills, networking, and gaining experience to break into the field. Hafiz is eagerly awaiting the launch of a new semester of tech courses and partnered certificate programs, alongside other young professionals who are also waiting for registration to open for our next workshop or mentorship series.

We have 48 hours left to reach our goal. Will you join us? Your support now could be the difference.

*Link to donate in the comments.*

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela- Hazel spoke Nelson Mandela’s iconic words as she stepped ...
28/07/2025

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela- Hazel spoke Nelson Mandela’s iconic words as she stepped up to the microphone before receiving her certificate during our recent Schoolhouse graduation ceremony.

Every week for nearly a year, Hazel traveled for three hours on multiple buses each way to attend our computer skills class. Her words resonated with the audience of refugees and asylum seekers - many of whom had done the impossible: fled their countries on foot and survived harsh, hostile conditions to make it to Israel.

Most have lived in Israel for over a decade, yet continue to face uncertainty and instability. But despite the odds, they've managed to build lives for themselves and their families. And yet, their stories are still unfolding - a story that we at ARDC are honored to play a small part in.

While managing the Schoolhouse education program, I’ve been continually inspired by our students. After long, often physically demanding workdays and tending to their families, our students continue to show up for class and prioritize their learning. Week after week, our students return to class. They remind us that with the right support, the impossible becomes a series of small, courageous steps forward.

All of our students have dreams. Sometimes, those dreams feel impossible. But we’ve learned something important at ARDC: impossible doesn’t mean unachievable - it just means it hasn’t happened yet.

That belief drives everything we do. Our students come to us with a clear goal: "to get it done" - whether that means finishing high school, pursuing higher education, learning new skills and languages, or opening doors to meaningful employment.

That’s where you come in... Link to finish reading the latest newsletter from Amit, The Schoolhouse Manager in the comments.

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela- Hazel spoke Nelson Mandela’s iconic words as she stepped ...
24/07/2025

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela-

Hazel spoke Nelson Mandela’s iconic words as she stepped up to the microphone before receiving her certificate during our recent Schoolhouse graduation ceremony.

Every week for nearly a year, Hazel traveled for three hours on multiple buses each way to attend our computer skills class. Her words resonated with the audience of refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom had done the impossible: fled their countries on foot and survived harsh, hostile conditions to make it to Israel.

Most have lived in Israel for over a decade, yet continue to face uncertainty and instability. But despite the odds, they managed to build lives for themselves and their families. And yet, their stories are still unfolding, a story that we at ARDC are honored to play a small part in.

*Read our newsletter and support our CauseMatch Campaign. Links in the comments.*

These are achievements to be proud of ⭐ Congratulations to our students!Help us keep the doors to opportunity open. We n...
23/07/2025

These are achievements to be proud of ⭐ Congratulations to our students!

Help us keep the doors to opportunity open. We need your help to reopen classes, please support our next semester! *Link to the campaign in the comments.*

"אני רוצה להיות מודל לחיקוי לילדים שלי ושהם יראו שהפוטנציאל שלהם בלתי מוגבל בדיוק ⁠כמוני. " 🎤 הדס, סטודנט אנגלית⁠⁠הדס עב...
22/07/2025

"אני רוצה להיות מודל לחיקוי לילדים שלי ושהם יראו שהפוטנציאל שלהם בלתי מוגבל בדיוק ⁠
כמוני. " 🎤 הדס, סטודנט אנגלית⁠
⁠
הדס עבדה קשה כדי לשפר את האנגלית שלה כדי שתוכלי להרחיב את אפשרויות הקריירה שלה. את מטרתה שלה היא להשיג תואר בפסיכולוגיה ולבנות קריירה בעבודה סוציאלית כדי שתוכלי לתמוך בקהילת הפליטים.

This is what learning in community looks like. 📷 We celebrate each other, we celebrate together. Help keep the doors to ...
21/07/2025

This is what learning in community looks like. 📷 We celebrate each other, we celebrate together.

Help keep the doors to opportunity open and support our next semester. *Link to the campaign in the comments.*

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