Hands of Peace

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Hands of Peace empowers American, Israeli and Palestinian youth to become agents of change.

At Hands of Peace, we share these common values:

• We believe the future depends on the leadership, education and actions of the next generation.
• We believe global connections are learning connections.
• We believe the way to create impactful and lasting change in society is through cultivating young leaders who are committed to serving their communities.
• We believe in positive peace that goes beyond the absence of violence and builds constructive attitudes and systems that foster equality, freedom and justice.
• We believe all people deserve self-determination and basic human rights.
• We believe in the same freedoms for all, including freedom of expression, freedom from discrimination, freedom of movement, freedom from fear and violence, and freedom from oppression.
• We believe the existing conditions among Israelis and Palestinians are unacceptable and there must be an urgent, non-violent end to occupation that leads to safety and security for all.

As an interfaith organization, we envision:

Growing a thriving network of young agents of change who…

are engaged global citizens;

are compassionate advocates for improving the human condition;

are resilient and resourceful, even in the face of adversity and challenge;

carry out their passions in constructive ways;

lead with courage, empathy and intention to promote mutual understanding for the good of their communities.

Nurturing impactful leaders by developing critical thinking, conflict resolution and peacebuilding skills to create social change.

Serving as a hub for intercultural exchange and education, for a vibrant, international community.