With wars raging in the Middle East, Ukraine, Myanmar, and Yemen, with domestic polarization at a modern-day high in the United States, and with the approaching Christian and Jewish holidays, it seems a fitting time to focus a spotlight on organizations that are working for peace and the resolution of conflict around the world.
While praying for world peace and an end to national, ethnic, and religious conflicts is a good start, as Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby remind us in their recent book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, actions are more important than words. Getting involved with and supporting organizations that fight discrimination and promote peaceful dialogue can do more to change the world.
Some of those organizations are: …
Like many aspects of civil society, desired for improvements often depend on having the right leaders. One organization, which is dedicated to leadership development in this area is Seeds of Peace. Based in New York, Seeds of Peace is committed to transforming legacies of conflict into courage to lead change. Its network of over 8,000 alumni from its Peace Camp hail from the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and the United States. After attending camp, these young leaders engage in hundreds of local community dialogues and trainings, tours of conflict zones, and mediation and negotiation seminars.
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