"The Millennium Declaration’s message about the importance of international collaboration is more relevant than ever. Global challenges require a global response."

On November 29, 1947, the United Nations voted to partition then British-Mandate Palestine into two states: one Jewish, one Arab. Two states for two peoples.

As we begin to observe the Year of Cooperatives, the Government of Israel pledges to join with others around the world to promote the growth of cooperative frameworks.

"Israel views sport as essential for the promotion of peace and coexistence in our own state, the Middle East, and the international community."

Israel has focused extensively on education in Africa. In 2010 alone, MASHAV trained more 1200 people from more than 35 African countries, both in Israel and in their own countries.