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We reject what is,
when we know what can be:
Responding to violence in Israel & Gaza.
WE BELIEVE THAT
Young people have the courage and capacity to change—and lead change.
Seeds of Peace is a leadership development organization committed to transforming legacies of conflict into courage to lead change.
“You are no longer a miracle in the Maine woods. You have found your way into the larger world in so many different ways, and you are forging your own path to peace.”
Queen Noor
“The work you are doing gives me great hope.”
John Kerry
“Your youngsters are my symbol of coexistence and peace in the region.”
Mahmoud Abbas
“Seeds of Peace is both inspiring and humbling, for it shows us all the simple power of friendship to change the world.”
Queen Rania
“You are the true builders of peace.”
Shimon Peres
“What you are doing is an extraordinary act of courage.”
Hillary Clinton
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countries in which our alumni are having an impact
90-94%
of Middle East & South Asia participants report having little to no contact with ‘the other side’ before Seeds of Peace
76%
of Seeds surveyed report actively transforming conflict
95%
of Israeli & Palestinian participants report having formed more than one positive relationship with someone from ‘the other side’ through Seeds of Peace
135+
Israelis & Palestinians trained in dialogue facilitation
400+
Seeds trained in mediation & negotiation by Harvard Law faculty
40+
number of peacebuilding organizations staffed by our alumni
