Today's Realities and Tomorrow's Leaders
Co-Sponsored with American Friends Service Committee
Delegation Leaders: Mohammed Abu-Nimer and Emily Siegel
This delegation will explore current realities of life for Israelis and Palestinians, including settlements, the occupation, and the peace process—by learning directly from those living there. We will also explore issues relevant to young people in the region, including efforts to educate and empower future generations working towards a just resolution to the conflict. Our itinerary will feature meetings with leaders of civil society groups, grassroots organizers, Palestinian and Israeli youth, religious leaders and more.
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DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until late May 2011 or until the delegation fills. Our last several delegations have filled up several months before departure, so please apply as soon as possible to reserve your space.
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Leaders
Mohammed Abu-Nimer is a full professor at American University's School of International Service in International Peace and Conflict Resolution in Washington, DC. He is the Director of the Peacebuilding and Development Institute. Dr. Abu-Nimer is also the Founder and Director of the Salam: Peacebuilding and Justice Institute, and the co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development. He has written, edited, and co-authored many books including: Peace-Building By, Between and Beyond Muslims and Evangelical Christians, Reconciliation, Coexistence, and Justice: Theory and Practice, Unity in Diversity: Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East, and Peacebuilding and Nonviolence in Islam.
Emily Siegel is Delegations Coordinator at IFPB. She holds a Master's Degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University's School of International Service and a BA in International Relations, with minors in Sociology and Jewish Studies, from the University of Delaware. Her research has focused on the intersection of justice and peace-building through education in Israel/Palestine. Emily has previously worked for organizations such as Partners for Peace, CODEPINK, and the United States Institute of Peace. She is also a trained facilitator and has co-facilitated dialogues focusing on US-Islam relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She previously co-led an IFPB delegation in 2009.
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Logistics
The cost of the delegation will be around $2100. This includes 13 days of the delegation, hotel and home stay accommodations, breakfasts and dinners, local transportation, guides, speaker/event fees, basic tips and gratuities. Partial scholarships may be available for those with demonstrable need.
The cost does not include domestic and international airfare. Interfaith Peace-Builders works with a local travel agent in Jerusalem to secure the best group rates for the delegation.
Photos from Past IFPB Delegations