In 2025, the association's CEO, Racheli Tedesa Melkaye, was selected to light a ceremonial torch at the 77th Independence Day Torch-Lighting Ceremony of the State of Israel. This honor was awarded in recognition of her inspiring leadership, her groundbreaking community work, her impactful efforts on the ground, her leadership in advancing social change through resilience, and her long-standing commitment to empowering Israeli women of Ethiopian descent.