AFFILIATES & PARTNERS
PATRON:
MADONNA
DAME JUDI DENCH
ROYAL PATRON:
HH THE BEGUM
AGA KHAN
Copyright Children of Peace;
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THE AMERICAN FUND FOR CHARITIES
Supporting Good Causes Worldwide
AL-QUDS AN IMPORTANT PALESTINIAN
PARTNER FOR PEACE
Established in 2006, the al-Quds for Dialogue and Democracy is working on improving
dialogue and peace in the Palestinian territories. al-Quds is specifically targeting
young Palestinians, through our group of experts and professionals and a continuous
programme of educational initiatives. We aim to enhance awareness of the importance
of peace, pluralism, civic participation and democracy as a basic requirement of
Palestinian citizenship, in preparation for statehood. To help achieve this, our
team works closely with other Palestinian governmental and non-governmental organisations.
Essential to our programme is the idea of better dialogue among young people as a
key strategy to overcome conflict. We have established a series of activities designed
to suit the needs of young people with the aim of reducing violence. Providing opportunities
and a sense of self-worth for children and young people by improving their abilities
and activities can lead to dramatic change – laying the foundations for the future
prospect of a more peaceful and pleasant environment in the Palestinian territories.
Our partnership with Children of Peace is still in its early stages but we are extremely
positive that we can work together to help overcome decades of neglect, despair and
mistrust. Many Palestinians long for peace and welcome this very important new charity.
Like many Palestinian organisations we face many struggles, including a constant
need for funds and international support. If we are to reach our young people and
make a difference, including overcoming suspicion and mistrust of their Israeli counterparts,
we need the support and energy of an organisation like Children of Peace to help
us promote civic partnership, develop dialogue, education programmes, conferences
and seminars whilst establishing respect and friendship between Israeli and Palestinian
children and young people.
