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Imagine a place in the Middle East, in the midst of daily violence and fear, where the
children of Israel and Palestine, the kids of the Holy Land, can feel safe.
Imagine an open place, where Christian, Jewish and Muslim children can speak from their
hearts and tell their stories. A place where their faces may be seen and their voices may be heard.
Imagine a place where the children of the United States can discover the common heritage
they share with the children of the Middle East. Imagine a place in which children learn respect, tolerance and understanding.
Imagine a world in which these children become the leaders of the future. Imagine
Peace.
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WHAT: Kids4Peace Atlanta is a year long cultural exchange sponsored
by the Episcopal Dioceses of Atlanta and Jerusalem, in which children from the United States and the Middle East share
their stories, hopes and dreams and discover their common heritage. By celebrating the differences and similiarities between
their cultures and faiths these children are taking a step toward global understanding and peace.
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WHO: Twelve children from Israel and Palestine (Christian,
Jewish and Muslim) and twelve children from the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.
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HOW: Utilizing the World Wide Web and the Internet, the children communicate
throughout the year. They learn about each others' lives, faith traditions and cultures. A highlight of the exchange
occurs during the summer when the children come together for a 10-day summer camp experience in the mountains of North Georgia.
Through storytelling, art, music, dance, food and games, the children weave together the tapestry which makes up their common
story. After their return to the Holy Land, the Palestinian and Israeli kids continue with meetings and activities to
strengthen their friendships and deepen their understanding of each other. The American kids also continue to meet and
develop interfaith dialogue with other children in Atlanta. The two groups use the Internet to continue the relationships
they make during the summer. It is hoped that lasting friendships will develop to the benefit of all.
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| Contact Us |
postmaster@kids4peaceatlanta.org
Copyright 2006, Kids4Peace Atlanta
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