ARDC Israel, also known as the African Refugee Development Center, is a grassroots nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by asylum seekers and Israeli citizens. Their mission is to assist, support, and empower asylum seekers living in Israel through humanitarian aid, advocacy, rights promotion, and legal support. Initially, ARDC focused on providing shelter, food, and medical attention to new arrivals.

However, as the community needs evolved, they expanded their services to include language classes, psychosocial support, and paralegal assistance. Over time, ARDC has adapted to the changing needs of the community, now offering higher education and economic inclusion programs. Their programs aim to promote educational opportunities for refugees, leading to dignified lives, increased income, resilience, and economic growth.

They provide various services such as language courses, vocational training, tutoring, and scholarship assistance. ARDC's approach is community-based, with refugee community members playing influential roles in decision-making. Their programming is demand-based and tailored to fit community needs.

They also collaborate with private sector actors to address labor shortages and create market-driven job training and educational programs. By empowering refugees with education and job training, ARDC envisions a more inclusive and prosperous Israel. They believe that refugees' skills and education acquired in Israel can also be utilized in their home countries, contributing to their economies and societies.

To support their impactful work, you can donate to ARDC through their website or get involved as a volunteer