mon, delivered pub-

lic lectures to stu-

dents at the universi-

ty community in Ad-

dis Ababa (Goethe

institute), Bahir Dar

and Gondar Univer-

sities. The lecture,

entitled “The Meet-

ing between a Veteran National Identity and an

Immigrant Culture", was organized by The Em-

bassy of Israel in Ethiopia and relevant Facul-

ties of Social Science. The public discourse re-

volved on Culture, identity and immigration.

Addis Ababa, Gondar

(January, 2015) — An

Israeli researcher and au-

thor of the books: "The

first bridge" and "New

frontiers", Dr Azriel Ka-

Talking Immigration, Culture, National Identity and beyond

Partnership for community pol ic ing

Addis Ababa (January,

2015) – H.E Leo Vi-

novezky Deputy Head of

Mission at the Embassy of

Israel held discussion with

Commander Teshale

Teshome in discovering

new ways of cooperation

in various areas, such as

Community Policing and

better ways of imple-

menting the MASHAV

Projects. The talks came

during the visit of Mr.

Vinovezky to the Ethio-

pian Police University

College in Sendafa, Ethi-

opia.

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“DIPLOMATIC AGENDA”

Embassy of Israel to Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi

Inside this issue:

Holocaust International 2

Engineers without Borders 3

Hope with Art & Music 3

Agriculture-Mashav 4

Democracy. Discussing 5

Poetic jazz & music 6

Development-Int. Coop-

eration

7

2015 January, February, March

Addis Ababa (January, 2015) – Israel and Germa-

ny marked the annual International Day, in

memory of the victims of the Holocaust, at the

United Nations compound in Addis Ababa. The

70th year anniversary of the liberation of Ausch-

witz and 50th year anniversary of the initiation of

diplomatic relations between Ger-

many and Israel were marked on

the event. Public lectures were

delivered by Dr. Robert Rozett,

Director of the Yad Vashem Li-

braries and Ambassador Felix

Klein, Special Representative of

the Federal Republic of Germany

for Relations with Jewish Institu-

tions, as part of the event. The

ceremony was based on UN Gen-

eral Assembly adopted resolution (A/RES/60/7) that con-

demns, "without reserve", all manifestations of religious intol-

erance, incitement, harassment or violence against persons or

communities based on ethnic origin or religious belief.

Read more: http://www.thereporterethiopia.com/index.php/living-and-the

-arts/society/item/3139-commemorating-a-tragedy

Rwandan government and the Kigali genocide me-

morial, the event recalled the various journeys tak-

en during the Holocaust period, from deportation to

incarceration to freedom, and how the experience

transformed the lives of those who endured it.

Kigali (January, 2015)-- Rwandans, foreign diplo-

mats and Israel residents from around the region

gathered at Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre in

Gisozi, to commemorate the Holocaust, when six

million jews were murdered during the World War

II. Events of the day involved a lecture by the Is-

raeli researcher Mr Yiftach Ashkenazi, from Yad

Vashem, Israel, whereby participants were taken

through the history of the Holocaust, its effects

and lessons to draw from it. Organized through

efforts by the United Nations representation in

Rwanda, Israeli Embassy, German embassy, the

2 January, February, March 2015

Holocaust Memorial Day commemorated in Rwanda

Never Forget: Remembering the holocaust to shield the future

Addis Ababa (February,

2015) – Tomer Malchi and

Yair Keinan, both from En-

gineers Without Borders at

the Hebrew University of

Jerusalem in Rechovot

Campus, paid a visit to the

Embassy of Israel in Addis.

In collaboration with Is-

raeli Agency for Interna-

tional Development Coop-

eration (Mashav) the visit-

ing team of engineers

shared new concepts in

Agriculture with young

people from Tigray re-

gion.

workshop mentored by Mihret

Kebede (who also served as

organizer and Master of Cere-

mony on the Official Opening

Day), Tamrat Gezahegne,

Daniel Alemayehu, Genet Ale-

mu, Million Berhane, Helen

Zeru, Metasebia Simachew,

Henok Getachew, and Julia

Zeiske.

Addis Ababa ( February, 2015)

– This year’s “Hope with Art

and Music” event, held at the

Addis Ababa University’s

School of Fine Arts and Design

compound, included display of

art pieces created by children

from AHOPE, Artists for Chari-

ty, and Sele Enat Mahiber after

having participated in the art

3

“Hope with Art & Music”: 3rd round workshop in Addis Ababa

Israeli Engineers without Borders vis it Ethiopia

Tomer Malchi and Yair Keinan discussing projects with DCM

Leo Vinovezky and MASHAV Agric. Envoy Ofer Kahani

January, February, March 2015

On the official opening day of the ar t

exhibition, honored by the presence and

motivational speech of our Ambassador

Belaynesh Zevadia, the children presented

amazing musical performances they had

practiced with the coaching of Israel i

Musicians Monica Manaker and Elad

Neeman

Left: Elad and Monica coaching orphan children

(February,2015) – Israel's

Agency for International De-

velopment Cooperation

(MASHAV) provided horti-

cultural training to farmers

and Development Agents

(DAs) in Debre Birhan town

encompassing commercial

farms and adjacent farmers’

fields. The participants com-

prise farmers and DAs from

Basona Warana Woreda;

DAs from Ethiopian Institute

of Agricultural Research

(EIAR) – Holeta Research

with horticulture experts

from Amhara, Tigray, Oro-

miya, SNNP regional

states. The courses, given

from February 16 to 23,

2015, were focused on the

topic "Highland Fruit

Trees Production". The

program has now also

started establishing Nurse-

ry Center (Knowledge

Transfer Center) at Keyit

nursery site near Debre

Birhan. The training is a component of the

Small Holder Horticulture Program

(SHHP) designed under the trilateral devel-

opment cooperation by governments of Is-

rael, Ethiopia and the United States in or-

der to build the capacity of small scale

farmers.

dancing) and original contem-

porary Israeli dance based on

the culture of Ethiopian Jewry.

The dancers went on a trip to

uncover their community`s

treasure of dance-movements,

by focusing on their natural language of mo-

tion, imagery and history. They shared their

skills with hundreds of students at Nelson

Mandela Hall in Addis Ababa University.

The dance troupe also held a workshop on

the dance ensemble at the Ethiopian National

theatre.

Addis Ababa (February, 2015)

-- Beta Israeli Dance Troupe

brought to Addis Ababa, a

unique assorted performance of

traditional Ethiopian dance

(mainly “eskesta” – shoulder

4 January, February, March 2015

Shoulder dancing: tell ing my story through dance

MASHAV trains DAs and farmers of Debre Birhan

Addis Ababa (March,

2015)— Israeli Diplomatic

staff in Ethiopia have cast

their vote at the Embassy

on March 5th in line with

the national elections in

Israel held on March 17,

2015.

Region. A lecture entitled “FIGHTING TERROR WITHIN

THE LAW” was presented by Mr. Vinovezky on the work-

shop that had taken place from 23rd -25th March 2015 in

Bishoftu, Debre Zeit.

Addis Ababa ( MARCH, 2015 ) --

Deputy Head of Mission, Leo Vi-

novezky held talks with Commander

Abebe Muluneh, Head, IGAD- Secu-

rity Sector Program (ISSP), on cur-

rent security issues in the East-

African region. The discussion

touched on new security programs

and strategies and their implementa-

tions. The two officials also dis-

cussed the Embassy’s participation

at the ISSP-GCTF Workshop on

Effective Intra and Inter-agencies

Cooperation and Coordination as a

Good Practice in Prevention, Investi-

gation and Prosecution of Terrorism

Cases in the Horn of Africa (HoA)

5

Discussing peace and security in Africa

Israel- l iving Democracy

January, February, March 2015

Jerusalem (March, 2015) -- 26-year-

old, Tadesse Dabi from Ethiopia,

wins 5th annual Jerusalem Marathon.

Tadesse crossed the finish line at

2:18:20h. some 25,000 runners from

60 different countries participated in

the race .

Right: Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Nir Barkat with

Dabi Tadesse at finish line

6

Ethiopia conquers the Jerusalem Marathon

Courtesy vis it to the Bahai Center

Addis Ababa (March, 2015) -- DCM Leo Vinovezky

paid a courtesy visit to the Bahai Center in Addis. Mr.

Vinovezky spoke with Mrs. Asnakech about faith and

human rights and also about the beautiful city of Haifa

where the Bahá'í World Centre, the spiritual and admin-

istrative heart of the Bahá'í community, is located.

Addis Ababa (March, 2015) — The monthly

Tobiya poetic jazz event in March was dedi-

cated to WOMEN as part of the celebration of

this year’s March 8 (International Women’s

Day). The Embassy Cultural Attaché, Monica

Manaker, performed on the event along with

wonderful female poets, Solome Tadesse,

Wudalat Gedamu, Misrak Terefe, Meleti Ki-

ros, Tsehay Melaku, Rediyet Terefe and Yet-

nebersh Nigusse. (Left to right) Misrak Terefe, Monica Manaker and Yetnebersh Nigusse

Poetic jazz: Celebrating women

January, February, March 2015

strengthening of development cooperation between

Ethiopia and Israel. Ambassador Belaynesh and her

deputy Leo Vinovezky, joined Ambassador Haskel

together with the Agric. Expert, Mr. Haim Tager,

from Cinadco.

Addis Ababa (March 25)-- Foreign

Minister Dr. Tedros met a delegation

led by Ambassador Gil Haskel, Head

of Israeli Agency for International De-

velopment Cooperation, at his office.

Dr. Tedros welcomed the delegation

and underlined the excellent relations

between the two countries. He praised

the training given by Israel to Ethiopi-

ans who are engaged in the agriculture

sector. The FM said besides empower-

ing them with important skills, it also

provided Ethiopian youth with a

change in their mindset, encouraging

them to transform challenging condi-

tions into opportunities. Ambassador

Haskel also emphasized the long stand-

ing cooperation between the two coun-

tries and praised the increasing devel-

opment cooperation between them. He

highlighted the benefits that MASHAV

development cooperation training of-

fered to trainees in Ethiopia, adding

value and productivity for cash crops

they produce. Dr. Tedros and Ambas-

sador Haskel also discussed further

7 January, February, March 2015

Friendship, agriculture and development

Dr. Tedros meets a delegation led by Ambassador Gil Haskel

(Mar 27, 2015)