Planting the seeds? Teenagers from across global divide talk peace in Devon
Summary
Teenagers from countries with long-standing conflicts, including Israel and Palestine, meet at a summer camp in Devon, UK, called Seeds of Peace. They spend time sharing personal stories and trying to understand each other to promote peace.Key Facts
- Seeds of Peace is a summer camp for teenagers aged 14 to 17 from eight countries, including the UK, Israel, Palestine, India, and Pakistan.
- The camp usually happens in the US but was held in the UK this year for safety and visa reasons.
- Participants spend about 32 hours in dialogue sessions over three weeks, focusing on personal experiences instead of textbooks or maps.
- The camp has been running for 30 years and was founded in 1993 by American journalist John Wallach.
- Teenagers at the camp are called “seeds” and come from different sides of historical conflicts.
- Some participants found the experience challenging but meaningful, as it helped them see others as individuals rather than enemies.
- The camp aims to build understanding and peace by encouraging open conversation between youth from opposing communities.
- Organizers say it is difficult to find a neutral and safe location acceptable to all participants for hosting the camp.
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