Football for peace - Camp for jewish and arab youth
The Football for Peace Camp brings Jewish and arab Israeli youth together through their shared passion for football. The project not only includes joint football matches and training sessions, but also workshops and structured team-building activities aimed at breaking down prejudices and fostering cohesion.
The initiative is organized and led by a Jewish-Palestinian educational center, Givat Haviva, located between the Wadi Ara and Emek Hefer regions—a meeting point between Jewish and Palestinian communities that, despite their geographical proximity, often live in separate realities.
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For peaceful and equal coexistence - on the soccer pitch and beyond
This existing division deepened even further after October 7, 2023. Fear, mistrust, and hostility between Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel have grown, particularly affecting the younger generation. This makes dialogue and exchange more crucial than ever to build bridges. Givat Haviva is one of Israel’s leading educational institutions advocating for a Shared Society and deliberately uses sports as a unifying element.
Givat Haviva is one of the leading educational institutions in Israel committed to a shared society and uses sport specifically as a unifying force.
The Football for Peace project offers 20 young participants, aged 13 to 14, an opportunity to experience collaboration and friendship across cultural and ethnic boundaries. The program begins with a three-day summer camp in Israel, followed by participation in an international tournament in Germany.
Parents are also involved in the project. They participate in an accompanying seminar, providing them with a platform for dialogue and insights into the principles of a “Shared Society”. The seminar also equips them with strategies to support their children throughout this exchange experience.
Football for Peace creates encounters – and empowers young people to question prejudices and build trust. It is important to us to support this valuable project.
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