Sima Awad is from Beit Ummar, north of Hebron. Sima’s brother, Mahmoud, was killed in 2008 by an Israeli soldier when Sima was three years old. Over time, she came to the realization that the only way to prevent further pain and the loss of more children is through dialogue and reconciliation. Raised with a deep awareness of her brother’s love, support and care for her, Sima carries that same love into her work toward creating a different reality. Today, she is a Young Ambassador for Peace with the Parents Circle – Families Forum and a facilitator at the peace summer camp.

Maayan Inon is an Israeli mother of two daughters, with over 25 years of experience in therapy and healing methods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and specializes in Chinese medicine and reflexology. On October 7, 2023, both her parents were killed in their home in Netiv HaAsara by Hamas. Despite the profound loss and grief, Maayan, along with her siblings, chose to issue a joint message calling for “no revenge” and an end to the cycle of bloodshed. Since then, she has focused her efforts on promoting dialogue that chooses life, reconciliation, and creating a shift in consciousness towards empathetic communication and understanding the narratives of others. Maayan speaks to diverse groups, inspiring them to find new solutions and growth out of pain, trauma and loss.