The Head of MASHAV, Ambassador Haim Divon, participated this past May 5th, in a special event organized in Washington by The American Jewish Committee (AJC) entitled: “Israel and Africa: Making the Desert Bloom.”

Participating in the event was also the founder of the Jewish Heart for Africa, Sivan Achor.

The desire to transform a mostly barren land into a modern state was a key factor in Israel's rapid agricultural development.

Making optimal use of harsh land, scarce water, and limited energy sources have driven Israeli revolutions in agricultural technologies. MASHAV, Israel's Center for International Cooperation, and the Jewish Heart for Africa are two extraordinary examples of how Israel’s world leading technologies are used support development in Africa.

Through such projects as the African Market Garden (AMG) and Techno-Agriculture Innovation for Poverty Alleviation (TIPA), MASHAV aims to promote sustainable development throughout Africa. The Jewish Heart for Africa is a non-profit organization that brings Israeli solar technologies for water pumping and lighting to African rural villages.