It’s not often that we celebrate. We are far too often focused on death, bereavement and violence.

But today, we are celebrating 20 years of youth peace education. It was 20 years ago we held our first Summer Program for youth. For 20 years we have held Dialogue Meetings with Palestinian and Israeli youth in classrooms and informal settings. For two decades, the Parents Circle has changed the hearts and minds of young Israelis and Palestinians who know each other only through the stereotypes, media and propaganda.

Over the past 20 years, PCFF has held more than 7,000 Dialogue Meetings, with more than 250,000 participants.

As those who have paid the highest price to the conflict, we are proud to say that we have made a difference.