2016

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Stories, op-eds, events and press coverage from the bereaved families doing this work — and from the Americans standing with them.

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December 30, 2016

6 Highlights from 2016

As we approach the beginning of a new year, we want to share some of the highlights from 2016 with you, a partner in our work: 1. Launched Taking Steps – Bereaved parents Robi Damelin and Bassam Aramin visited U.S.…

December 5, 2016

Member story

A Thanksgiving Message from Tal and Ibrahim

“My name is Ibrahim Shatat. I’m 25 years old, and from Beit Jala, Palestine. My sister, Irene, was 12 years old when she had an accident. She was hit…
November 3, 2016

Member story

Young Ambassadors for Peace

Na’ama Roth, 25, is Israeli. She lost her uncle, Udi, when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in 1993. Na’ama’s father joined the Parents Circle to seek reconciliation and…
October 11, 2016

Event

PCFF Members to speak at locations in OH, IN and more

We are excited to announce that 3 of the Parents Circle’s members– Rami Elhanan (the new Israeli General Director of the Parents Circle), and George and Najwa Sa’adeh–…
August 5, 2016

Member story

Meet Ziva and Khalid

Meet Ziva Rakhamim and Khalid Juma, two participants in the Parents Circle’s Narrative Project who came to see the power in dialogue with the other side. My name…
July 15, 2016

News

Parents Circle Activities

It has been a busy first half of the year for the Parents Circle. Here are some of our highlights: PCFF Members Retreat Over 250 members were present…
June 24, 2016

Member story

Meet Alon and Raja

Meet Alon Simon and Raja Samana, Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle, both participants in The Narrative Project. My name is Alon Simon. I’m 34 years…
March 14, 2016

News

PCFF’s Robi Damelin Receives Dewey Award

Congratulations to the Parents Circle’s Israeli spokesperson, Robi Damelin! Robi was honored yesterday at SXSW’s Dewey Winburne Community Service Awards ceremony for her continued and brave work in…
March 10, 2016

Youth

The Presence in the Emptiness

A short film that was made by students in Nesher high-school about PCFF members – Muhammad Al-Bau and Iris Segev. The students won the 2014 Haifa film festival…