MASHAV Carmel Training Center

🌍 The journey begins! Yesterday marked the exciting start of the MASHAV International Course on Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Education and Development at the Golda Meir MASHAV Carmel International Training Center (MCTC) in Haifa, Israel! 🇮🇱
From July 5–17, 2026, in collaboration with the University of Haifa and its Center for the Study of Child Development, we are proud to welcome 23 dedicated professionals from 19 countries around the world:
🌐 Azerbaijan, Cameroon, Colombia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Malawi, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Ukraine, and Vietnam! 🤝
Together, this remarkable group of educators, founders, curriculum developers, directors, and policymakers will explore innovative approaches to giving children around the world the best possible start in life. Because early childhood is the first — and most important — chapter of every person's story. ✨
Over the next two weeks, participants will dive into:
📚 Early Childhood Education and Care in Israel
💙 Early emotional and social development
🧩 Early intervention programs
🎨 Building resilience through art, music, and movement therapies
💡 Advanced technologies in early education
🏫 Field visits to kindergartens, day-care centers, and support organizations
By investing in quality early childhood education, we pave the road to a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for generations to come. 🌱
Welcome to Israel, and here's to an inspiring two weeks of shared learning and collaboration! 🎉