Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation has maintained a fruitful partnership with Uzbekistan since 1994, focusing on human capital development, technical training, and applied development cooperation in sectors where Israel has significant expertise for the benefits of future generations.
MASHAV's presence in Uzbekistan builds on decades of bilateral cooperation and aims to transfer Israeli know-how through training courses, seminars, donations and demonstration projects. Over the years, thousands of Uzbek specialists from the fields of agriculture, education, and healthcare have participated in these programs — both in Israel and in Uzbekistan.
The framework for cooperation is defined by a shared commitment to sustainable development, inclusive education, and practical technology transfer—key principles of MASHAV's global mission.
2025 was really rich in development cooperation especially in the field of inclusive education and technologies.
The Embassy of the State of Israel and MASHAV donated hippo-trainer devices to the Republican Center for Social Adaptation of Children (RCSAC) for children with cerebral palsy. The hippo-trainer is a special device that improves coordination and strengthens weakened muscles.
The device realistically imitates horseback riding, activating the muscles of the body, limbs, and musculoskeletal system. Cerebral palsy is the third most common condition among children treated at the center.
Donations, worth more than a billion Uzbek soums, were also given to the Fergana Branch of the Republican Center for Social Adaptation of Children (RCSAC), the Republican Children’s Tuberculosis Sanatorium, the Regional Children’s Medical Rehabilitation Center of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Republican Specialized Endocrinology Scientific and Practical Medical Center named after Academician Turakulov, Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Mental Health and Ferghana Beekeepers union.
These donations were done order to support activity of various children centers and assist the noble goal – to cure kids and make their life easier.
On March 4, 2025, a ceremony in Tashkent marked the donation of ORCAM devices — advanced assistive technology for people with visual impairments — to visually impaired students and a specialized school. The gifts were presented through cooperation between the Embassy of Israel, MASHAV, the Uzbek Social Protection Agency, and the Israeli company ORCAM Technologies.
ORCAM devices, designed to read text, recognize faces, and identify objects in real time, aim to support inclusive education and social integration — reflecting MASHAV’s commitment to leveraging innovation for social good.
These priorities align with Uzbekistan’s development needs and with MASHAV’s global mission of fostering sustainable, locally driven progress.
The work in Uzbekistan is part of MASHAV’s broader global activity. While MASHAV operates in more than 140 countries to strengthen capacity in agriculture, health, education, and community resilience, Uzbekistan remains a key partner in Central Asia due to its demand for practical expertise and innovation exchange.
In 2025, even amid regional challenges and shifting geopolitical landscapes, this cooperation between Israel and Uzbekistan has continued to deliver impactful outcomes for professionals, children, and communities across sectors and demonstrates Israel’s continuous support to Uzbekistan which shows the deep bond between the people.
The cooperation brings clear benefits to both nations. Uzbekistan gains access to modern technologies, management approaches, and professional networks that contribute to economic development and institutional strengthening. At the same time, Israel benefits from deepening bilateral relations, expanding international cooperation, and building long-term partnerships in Central Asia.
Overall, MASHAV’s activities in Uzbekistan demonstrate a successful model of cooperation based on mutual respect and shared interests, contributing to sustainable development and stronger ties between the two countries.
