Young leaders convene at international Camp in Maine to build stronger avenues to peace and coexistence; recent violence and turmoil in Middle East underscores urgent need for Seeds of Peace programs and initiatives
OTISFIELD, MAINE | Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian, Egyptian, Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, and American youth will join together from various regions of conflict to open the 15th season of the Seeds of Peace camp with a unifying flag-raising ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27th at the Seeds of Peace Camp in Otisfield, Maine.
Over 150 campers and adult delegation leaders will be attending the first three-week session, which runs through July 17th. (The second session will focus exclusively on Arab and Israeli campers and will convene from July 23rd-August 14th.)
During the Opening Ceremony, each delegation will sing their national anthem and the ceremony will conclude with the Seeds of Peace anthem and the raising of the Seeds of Peace flag.
Since 1993, Seeds of Peace has graduated over 3,500 teenagers from four conflict regions from its internationally recognized leadership program. Through its camp in Maine, international youth conferences, regional workshops, educational and professional opportunities, and adult educator programs, participants develop empathy, respect, and confidence as well as leadership, communication, and negotiation skills—all critical components that will ensure peaceful coexistence and empower leaders of the next generation.
More information can be found at www.seedsofpeace.org.