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Eye-opening . Pivotal. Thought-provoking.

These are some of the words used by the participants in todays closing ceremony for Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Mindset course at MASHAV Carmel Training Center .

Coming from seven different countries across Africa they are now returning home with new tools, knowledge, and connections to support their work and community.

It was an honor to have you and we hope to see you again soon!

Today is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026. 🌱

Save the date for our upcoming online event.

The webinar will explore challenges related to desertification and drought, alongside approaches to sustainable development and building resilience in dryland regions. Israeli experts will come together to discuss the opportunities and considerations involved in developing desert regions effectively.

📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🕒 15:30–17:30 (Israel time)
💻 Online via Zoom

More details and official invitation coming soon!

It's a boy! 🐐💙

A bouncing male Boer kid was born at the Likasi breeding farm in Malawi, marking the first birth in MASHAV's national goat genetic improvement project. Mother and kid are doing well, and the proud father can be seen as well.

Earlier this year, a field visit to Likasi confirmed pregnancies at a conception rate of approximately 70%, following artificial insemination with genetic material imported from South Africa.

The project is implemented together with the Malawi Ministry of Agriculture and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Water security starts with practical knowledge.

Twenty-three professionals from Honduras' Ministry of Agriculture recently completed a MASHAV-led workshop focused on water resource management, water storage, efficient fertilizer use, and plant nutrition.

Led by MASHAV agronomist Emilia Kushner, the workshop brought together professionals working to strengthen water security and agricultural sustainability through hands-on solutions.

Israeli Ambassador Nadav Goren accompanied Honduras' Vice Minister of Agriculture on field activities, witnessing firsthand the commitment of the participants.

Another example of cooperation between Israel and Honduras through professional exchange and capacity building.

Today, we bid farewell to Dr. Yossi Baratz as he retires after 29 years as Head of MASHAV’s Health Desk.

Since 1997, Yossi has led more than 50 healthcare projects in over 40 countries across five continents. His work has ranged from establishing emergency, trauma, and dialysis units to coordinating humanitarian relief missions during times of crisis.

Thank you, Yossi, for your years of dedication, professionalism, and service. Your impact has touched countless lives and communities around the world.

We are excited to announce that Israel and Panama have recently signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement. This agreement enables Israeli companies to participate in development projects in Panama. Mataniya Cohen, Israel's Ambassador to Panama, was interviewed by Israel's Channel 10 on the subject.

Catch the whole interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvk-FzZe2kc