Grieving Israelis and Palestinians visit Mississippi to educate Americans about the dangers of the Israel-Palestine conflict and learn about American racial divides of the South.
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I never thought my first trip to the U.S. would look like this
by Laila AlsheikhBereaved Palestinian motherParents Circle – Families Forum September 13, 2022 I’ve been dreaming of visiting the U.S. ever since I can remember. I never expected that my first trip would be to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on a reconciliation learning journey. I’ve packed my comfortable walking shoes, my umbrella and my appetite for … Continue reading I never thought my first trip to the U.S. would look like this
Webinar – Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma
Recording Available Webinar: Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma Join us for a special International Peace Day webinar, live from Montgomery, Alabama. From September 14-21, a group of Americans and bereaved Israelis and Palestinians from the Parents Circle traveled on a Telos Group trip from New Orleans, to Jackson, to Selma and to Montgomery. … Continue reading Webinar – Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma
“We want to live in peace” – Solidarity in Khan al-Ahmar
Learn more about our campaign to stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities affected by settler violence On Saturday, about 100 members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum and program alumni arrived to express their support and solidarity with the residents of Khan al-Ahmar, who are living under the threat of home demolitions and deportation. … Continue reading “We want to live in peace” – Solidarity in Khan al-Ahmar
The transformative power of people to people connections | TEDxGeneva
WATCH: Mehra Rimer, co-founder of our partner B8 Of Hope delivers a powerful TEDx charting her own personal story, and how it is intertwined with those of many leaders from ALLMEP members such as Parents Circle, Combatants for Peace, and more.
Rage, Revenge, and Repair | Solutions Not Sides
Watch this documentary from our friends at Solutions Not Sides with bereaved Palestinian and Israeli brothers and Parent Circle members, Arab and Yigal.
To the mothers of Palestine and Israel
by Robi DamelinBereaved Israeli motherParents Circle – Families Forum August 7, 2022 Here is what I say to the mothers of Palestine and Israel: We may not speak the same language, we do not share equal privilege. We do not both live under occupation. One thing, however, is unequivocally true. We share the same love … Continue reading To the mothers of Palestine and Israel
Standing with Bardala
Bereaved members and program alumni in conversationwith Palestinian members of the Bardala community (all photos by Eyal Rozin) by Mohammad al-BawPalestinian Community Relations ManagerParents Circle – Families Forum Learn more about our campaign to stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities affected by settler violence Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle and our … Continue reading Standing with Bardala
Webinar – Live from the Youth Peace Camp
A webinar live from the Parents Circle’s 2022 Youth Peace Camp! We were joined by Israeli and Palestinian camp counselors and campers, who shared with us what they’ve been doing at the camp, the difficult conversations they’ve had, and the fun activities. The Parents Circle’s Youth Peace Camp brings together Israeli and Palestinian teens for … Continue reading Webinar – Live from the Youth Peace Camp
The Conflict Cannot Wait
Bereaved Parents Circle members pay their respects to the family of Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Aqleh, slain by Israeli soldiers by Yuval Rahamim and Osama AbuayyashBereaved members and co-DirectorsParents Circle – Families Forum July 14, 2022 Under normal times, the visit of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, was supposed to be a … Continue reading The Conflict Cannot Wait