The Aharon Ofri Mashav Educational Training Center

The Aharon Ofri Mashav Educational Training Center (METC) was established in 1989 by Haigud Society for Transfer of Technology, as a professional affiliate of MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ofri Center works in cooperation with Israel’s Ministry of Education since its main area of activities is in the field of education. Since its establishment, the Ofri Center has trained thousands of participants from all over the world, introducing them to the wealth of knowledge and experience accumulated in Israel, and presented by top experts in the field of social development. The Ofri Center contributes to the sustainable development of human resources. The Ofri Center trains key personnel and agents of change in education in capacity building programs in Israel and conducts consulting missions and workshops abroad, aiming to transfer the knowledge gained in Israel in a manner that best suits the partner country’s development strategies. The Ofri Center cooperates with senior staff at Israel’s Ministry of Education, academic experts and governmental and non-governmental organizations. In addition, it cooperates with key international organizations such as UNESCO, OAS and others. Target Population The Ofri Center’s international activities are designed for senior staff of formal and informal educational systems, government officials and senior staffs of NGOs coming from developing countries – all of whom can serve as agents of change. The Center’s guiding principle is to address the specific needs of each country and organization requesting human resource development following a demand-driven approach. The Center maintains direct contact with the participants and their affiliated institutions both prior to and following the programs, whether in Israel or abroad.