Vietnamese Agricultural Trainees‌ Graduate in Israel

On‌ August 29, 39 Vietnamese agricultural ⁤trainees attended⁣ the graduation ceremony of ‌the short-term training course at the Kfar Silver branch of the Agrostudies Center in Israel.

The Kfar Silver​ campus, located in southern Israel, about 15 kilometers from the border with the Gaza Strip, presented unique challenges to the students. Despite ⁢the difficulties posed by the war in the Gaza Strip, the students persevered, adapting ⁣to the situation⁤ and continuing their studies.

Mr.‌ Shai Ohayon, Director of Kfar Silver Branch, noted that the branch⁣ currently hosts a total of 700 international ⁤students. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by⁢ students and lecturers during the war​ in the ​Gaza Strip, but‍ highlighted the resilience and dedication of the students. Coordinators made​ efforts to support ⁣students, providing regular online consultations and guidance on​ safety regulations and skills.

Mr. Ohayon expressed his admiration for the Vietnamese students, praising their maturity and friendly personality. He stated, “When ⁤the war ​broke out ⁣in Gaza, this was ​the most ⁢difficult​ time for our ⁣center. There⁣ were times when⁤ we ⁤wanted to stop. But it was you who⁣ gave us the strength to continue our study program.” He also commended the students’‌ quietness and deep cultural expression, noting that they are always well-regarded by ⁤lecturers and farm owners where they do their internships.

Trainee Nguyen ‍Thi Cam Tu, a​ student at Vinh University, majoring in Agronomy,⁢ shared her experience, saying, “When participating in the trainee program in Israel, in ‌addition to studying at school, I had the‍ opportunity to practice at a farm. ​I learned a ​lot of experience and accessed‍ advanced technologies from ⁤Israel. Today, I received my graduation certificate. I hope that after⁢ returning ‌to Vietnam, I will apply what I have learned to contribute to my own development and to‌ the country’s agriculture.”

In addition to the 39 Vietnamese students, over 400⁤ students from other countries, including ​Laos, ⁤Cambodia,⁤ Zambia,⁤ Tanzania, and the Philippines, also graduated from the 10-month training and ​internship course.