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Annual Review

May 8, 2019 in /by

Welcome to the annual review newsletter of the African Students Organization (ASO). Over the last year, we introduced new academic projects, expanded our student enrollment and proudly congratulated our ten students on successful completion of their academic programs. We look forward to an even better year in 2019 and appreciate your continued support!

Taj Haroun form Darfur, Sudan

April 25, 2019 in /by

Taj Haroun is from Darfur, Sudan. He fled Darfur because of genocide and systematic persecution, and he arrived in Israel in 2008 searching for freedom and a place to call home. Taj was involved in activism to promote a better understanding about African refugees and asylum seekers in Israel.

ASO First Culinary Cohort

January 1, 2019 /2 Comments/in /by

https://youtu.be/VIBmbtpbnpg It’s a New year! This is how we welcome 2019!What a night! Adam Khalid, Asmal Abdu, Hussein Zakaria, and Hamad Ishak invited us to their end of year dinner and we are so impressed by the five-course meal and beautiful presentation. Anyway, ASO hope you had great 2019!

Academic Year 2018-2021

November 1, 2018 /2 Comments/in /by

Again, it is the beginning of a new academic year 2018! ASO is privileged to present to you our new students class of 2018 – 2021. Students studying in various academic disciplines in different universities in Israel. ASO is thankful to all those that support our cause. We believed with your ongoing support we will […]

Cooking Course

August 1, 2018 in /by

Approximately 10,000 African asylum seekers work as support staff in restaurants throughout Israel. With a certification in cooking, at one of the most renowned institutions in Israel, our students have the chance to expand their roles as support staff in the kitchen and take on greater responsibilities and leadership roles. Currently,there are five asylum seekers enrolled […]

Graduate Student

July 21, 2018 in /by

ASO is proud to congratulate our very own Aron Weldehirit on his successful completion of his BA in business administration majoring in finance from IDC Herzliya! Aron, a co-founder, and part of ASO’s original cohort of students, currently serves as the manager of finance for the ASO team. Aron is continuing his studies and pursuing […]