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transforming conflict and communities.

Conflict divides and destroys. Seeds of Peace began with the belief that better leaders can bridge divides in communities where conflict has taken its toll.

John Wallach founded Seeds of Peace to help aspiring young leaders become a critical force for peace.

He believed that peace requires enemies to view each other as people. In 1993, he convinced Middle East leaders to select 46 teenage Israeli, Palestinian, Egyptian, and American ‘Seeds’ to attend the inaugural Seeds of Peace Camp in Maine—their first opportunity to meet the other side.

Click: Hear from John Wallach (1943-2002)

Today, 6,698 alumni are leading change.

Their work is transforming conflict across industries and regions.

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Economic

Political

Alumni experience helps create positive growth in complex environments.

Seeds of Peace alumni are finding innovative ways to lead that have impact across borders, as mission-driven entrepreneurs, respected journalists, and leaders of humanitarian organizations.

Sherife (Shico)

Developing renewable energy and mentoring young entrepreneurs in Egypt.

Bashar

Expanding opportunities for the Palestinians living in Israel.

Christina

Innovating citizen journalism and disrupting visual news.

Leaders with fresh perspectives are advancing our long-term commitment to transforming conflict.

As policymakers and advocates in government, alumni are rising through the ranks into critical roles influencing decision-making on international crises that foment conflict, pushing politics away from divisive responses that stand in the way of pursuing peace in the years to come.

Ruba

Working to transform Palestinian diplomacy and empower civil servants.

Alina

Paving the way for women to take leadership roles in the security sector.

Sulaiman

Sharing his evolution from combatant to peace activist to open dialogue.

Seeds of Peace supports changemakers where they are needed most.

Over 100 annual Seeds of Peace programs provide alumni with the skills to lead change back home—in the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Now more than ever, the United States faces divided communities and needs the values of Seeds of Peace to bring people together.

The road ahead isn’t easy. Watch these stories about overcoming challenges to create real change.

Rasha

Creating pathways to information & communications tech jobs in Gaza.

Haya

Building bridges between the Jewish, Arab, religious, and secular communities in Israel.

Qasim & Ayyaz

Creating learning tools to help students think independently.

Lior

Working with the Israeli movement for peace through public pressure.

Jouna

Connecting young Arab women to the Israeli high tech sector.

Ismail

Empowering youth in a Palestinian refugee camp.

Join us in making these changes a lasting reality.

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