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MASHAV - Israel’s Agency for International
Development Cooperation
with
STATE OF ISRAEL
The Aharon Ofri MASHAV Educational International
Training Center (METC)
& The Israel Anti-Drug Authority & The United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime
Israel's Agency for International
Development Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
invite professionals
The Aharon Ofri
to participate in the
MASHAV International Educational
Training Center (METC)
International Course:
A Comprehensive Drug Control Strategy
– Israel’s Model
June 26th – July 15th, 2016
‫מיקום תמונה‬
Background
Drug abuse is a global problem. It destroys lives and communities and affects people worldwide, in all
countries. Drug abuse has devastating social and economic consequences for all members of the community
and society. Over the years, it has become clear that the drug problem needs to be addressed both in terms
of demand and supply reduction, interconnected issues which must be incorporated as part of an integral
drug control strategy.
Governments are increasingly establishing integrated demand and supply reduction approaches and
strategies, however, in many cases there is still a lack of coordination between relevant agencies.
Israel would like to share some of its experience in assisting other countries to incorporate demand reduction
approaches into their national drug control strategies, while emphasizing the essential need for effective
cooperation and coordination between the relevant government ministries and non-governmental entities
involved in the battle against drugs.
Since 1988, Israel's drug control efforts have been coordinated by the Israel Anti- Drug Authority (IADA).
IADA is a statutory corporation, established by virtue of the "Drug Control Authority Law, 5748-1988".
Under IADA's umbrella, professionals in government and non-governmental agencies work together to rid
Israel of the plague of drugs. This cooperation and coordination stretches across all areas of drug control,
from prevention and treatment, to law enforcement. Key to Israel's drug control strategy is the issue of
demand reduction, which is an integral aspect of the national strategy.
Demand reduction is addressed at all levels, with programs ranging from primary prevention programs at
schools and in the communities and prevention programs for soldiers in the IDF to harm reduction programs
aimed at drug abusers. Programs are based on the belief that different communities and subpopulations have
different needs, and all programs are culture and gender sensitive. Israel's diverse population is composed
in large by immigrants from all over the world. The various predominant religious and ethnic groups, as
well as large immigrant populations from the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia in particular form a very
heterogeneous population with very different backgrounds, cultures and customs. Over the years, Israel has
learned to appreciate this diversity and recognizes the populations’ individual needs. With this in mind, it
has created culture-sensitive programs, addressing the needs and characteristics of each group. Treatment
and rehabilitation programs are offered to all those harmed by drugs, with the belief that each individual
needs a different kind of treatment. Programs include drug substitution methods, detox centers and
residential treatment facilities, and are tailored specifically for all types of subpopulations, ranging from
youth to drug abusers in the prison system.
Aims
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To address the specific needs of the participating countries.
To generate personal commitment among course participants to promote drug control efforts in their
countries and communities based on the models developed in Israel.
 To encourage continuing and meaningful partnerships between Israel and the participating
delegations, including assistance in the implementation of programs and strategies in their countries.
 To provide an exceptional platform for exchange of knowledge between participants based on their
national experiences.
To offer participants an in depth overview of Israel's drug control strategy, based on the work done by the
Israel Anti-Drug Authority as the principal coordinating body in the field.
To enable participants to learn more in depth about Israel's demand reduction strategy, an integral
component of the national drug control strategy, by emphasizing all related issues: prevention, treatment
and rehabilitation, community action and more.
To stress the importance of coordination between all agencies involved in the country's drug control strategy.
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Main Subjects
The course will be conducted in the form of lectures and workshops, including group work, interactive
teaching, role playing, and other participatory techniques.
Following are some of the topics that will be dealt with during the course:
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Treatment and Rehabilitation
Educational Drug Prevention Programs
The Problem of Drug and Alcohol among Addicted Immigrants
Crime among Youth in Israel
“Where Different Cultures Meet” – Dilemmas and Working Tools
The Ministry of Health – Policy and services
Police Enforcement of the Law against Drug Abuse
General Law Enforcement
Tax Enforcement within National Anti-Drug Activities
Pharmaceutical Crime Unit’s Projects
Community Development at the National and Local Levels
Dealing with Parents’ Alcoholism
The Importance of Research Findings for Drug Policy
Resource Training
About the Course
Application
Application Requirements
The course will be aimed at professional staff working in the field of drugs from UNODC as well as
professionals representatives from developing countries around the world, in the following areas:
prevention, treatment, law enforcement.
Application forms should be sent to the relevant Israeli Mission and to the
Ofri Center
Application forms
Application forms and other information may be obtained at the nearest Israeli mission or at MASHAV’s
website: http://mashav.mfa.gov.il/MFA/mashav/Courses/Pages/default.aspx.
Completed application forms, including the medical form, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the
respective country.
General Information
Arrival and Departure
Arrival date:
26.6.2016
Opening date:
27.6.2016
Closing date:
14.7.2016
Departure date:
15.7.2016
Participants must arrive at the training center on the arrival date, and leave on the departure date. Early
arrivals/late departures if required, must be arranged by the participants themselves, directly with the
hotel/center, and must be paid for by the participant him/herself.
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Location and Accommodation
MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program
including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room),
health insurance (see below) and transfers to and from the airport. Airfares and daily allowance are not included
in the scholarship.
Health Services
Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency. It does not cover the
treatment of chronic or serious diseases, specific medications taken by the participant on a regular basis, dental
care and eyeglasses. Health authorities recommend that visitors to Israel make sure they have been inoculated
against tetanus in the last ten years. Subject to the full binding policy conditions. Participants are responsible
for all other expenses.
The course will be held at The Aharon Ofri MASHAV Educational International Training Center
(METC), situated in the Ramat Rachel Hotel on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Participants will be
accommodated in double rooms (two participants per room).
About MASHAV
MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation is dedicated to providing developing
countries with the best of Israel’s experience in development and planning. As a member of the family of
nations, The State of Israel is committed to fulfilling its responsibility to contribute to the fight against poverty
and to the global efforts to achieve sustainable development. MASHAV, representing Israel and its people,
focuses its efforts on capacity building, sharing relevant expertise accumulated during Israel's own
development experience to empower governments, communities and individuals to improve their own lives.
MASHAV’s approach is to ensure social, economic and environmental sustainable development, and is taking
active part in the international community’s process of shaping the Post-2015 Agenda, to define the new set
of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
MASHAV’s activities focus primarily on areas in which Israel has a competitive advantage, including
agriculture and rural development; water resources management; entrepreneurship and innovation; community
development; medicine and public health, empowerment of women and education. Professional programs are
based on a “train the trainers” approach to institutional and human capacity building, and are conducted both
in Israel and abroad. Project development is supported by the seconding of short and long-term experts, as well
as on-site interventions. Since its establishment, MASHAV has promoted the centrality of human resource
enrichment and institutional capacity building in the development process – an approach which has attained
global consensus.
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About The Aharon Ofri MASHAV Educational International Training Center
The Aharon Ofri MASHAV Educational International Training Center (METC) was established
in 1989 as a professional extension of MASHAV - Israel’s Agency for International Development
Cooperation. The activities are targeted to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set
by the United Nations to be fulfilled by the year 2015.
The Center's vision is that education is the starting point for a person to build himself/herself a gate
to new possibilities. Education is the key to a better future and shields against physical harm and
confronts moral dilemmas. Education enables us to ask for proper healthcare when needed, and the
way to stay healthy and adopt responsible behavior with our bodies. Education is sharing, learning
and growing up together with others. Through education we can learn to take better care of our
world, treat it respectfully and use wisely the resources it offers us.
Education concerns itself with learning at all levels, from elementary and secondary school through
adult education, and provides knowledge and training for basic skills development, civic
awareness, community education, education for special populations, treatment for youth
(Including those at risk), youth integration, youth leadership, education for health and the
prevention of drugs abuse.
Since its inception, the A. Ofri Center has trained thousands of professionals from countries
throughout the world. The Center cooperates with senior staff in the Israeli Ministry of Education,
academic experts, governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations. In addition, it
communicates and cooperates with key international organizations such as UNESCO, OECD,
USAID, UNODC, OAS, IOM and the World Bank.
In adopting the UN’s Millennium Development Goals, the A. Ofri Center contributes to the
sustainable development of human resources internationally, based on knowledge and experience
accumulated in Israel.
For further information, please contact:
About The Aharon Ofri MASHAV Educational International Training Center
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Ramat Rachel, D.N. Tzfon Yehuda, 909000
972-2-6702508
972-2-6702538
[email protected]
Website: www.ofri.org.il
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