Est. 1995 — Jerusalem & New York
The human side of the conflict.
American Friends of the Parents Circle shares the human side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the American public, to help foster peace and reconciliation.
900+
Bereaved families
1995
Founded
76
New members in 2025
2
Peoples, one forum
What’s New
All updates-
October 2026
Press
In Search of a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine— With Imagination | The Urban Activist
Dozens of Israeli-Palestinian peace groups have spent decades building dialogue and reconciliation. But which of them can turn grassroots action into real change?
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October 2026
Press
‘We’ve paid the price for war. We haven’t yet reaped the fruits of peace’ | 972 Magazine
One lost a parent, one lost a child, and one was abducted to Gaza. But three years on, these Israelis still believe in a better future…
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October 2026
Press
We have to bring hope to the world’: Israeli and Palestinian peace activists reflect three years since Oct. 7 | CNN
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Israeli peace activist Robi Damelin and Palestinian peace activist Bassam Aramin about grief, reconciliation and the path to peace three years after…
What We Do
Projects & programs
Back to School Campaign
Helping children across the West Bank start the school year with hope.
Youth Peace Camp
A life-changing week for 40 Israeli and Palestinian young people.
The Parallel Narrative Experience
Bringing Israelis and Palestinians together to explore each other’s narratives and build mutual understanding.
The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony
Uniting Israelis and Palestinians to mourn shared losses and build hope for peace.
In their own words
“Pain can be transformed into a force for justice and peace.”
“After everything I’ve been through, I still believe in peace. War is not a solution.”
These members won’t give up on peace.
We hope you’ll join them. Your gift supports their work across Palestine and Israel.
