Seeds of Peace: Triumphs and Trials

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document in english

political science

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date published 22/08/2007

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How can one solve an ancient conflict? Is it possible for reconciliation to occur after years, even centuries, of dispute? How can one even attempt to play a constructive role in such a conflict? Seeds of Peace has attempted to make a change in such ancient battles as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Over the course of this paper, I will show how the organization has entered the fray, and how this intervention has opened up individuals to some of the roles highlighted in The Third Side. I will also discuss how introducing such a change to a system can have an impact on the situation, as studied by Wilmot and Hocker. As I discuss the components of the program and their application to the course

According to the Seeds of Peace website, the organization was founded in 1993, and is dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence
The camp's success can be attributed to the way in which teenagers from groups embroiled in bitter hatreds are forced together
These sessions can involve intense discussions
Open religious services are another camp activity
When Palestinian Saja Abuhigleh returned home, one of her best friends refused to speak to her after hearing Saja's change of heart when discussing Israelis
The bridge-builder is one of the most vital roles that a Seeds of Peace graduate can play
Seeds of Peace camp activities are designed to foster bonding
The concepts of restraint and revenge are important to consider in light of the conflict that Israeli-Palestinian delegates are coming out of
Obviously, if Asel Asleh participated in throwing stones, this demonstrates one of the shortcomings of the program