A three week immersive international camp which equips global delegates (136 delegates from across India, Pakistan, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, UK, USA) with the skills and relationships to work in solidarity across lines of difference to create more just and inclusive societies.
It was being held after a gap of 3 years due to the pandemic. There was a rigorous selection process before I was selected as India delegate (August 2023).
The three weeks spent at Seeds of Peace campsite in Maine USA was a transformative experience learning about different cultures and country histories as well as dialogue & conflict resolution techniques and is one that I will always cherish. It gave me a sense of being a global citizen and hungry for more such experiences.
Sadly the Israel Palestine conflict started a month after we returned from camp and I found myself having to educate a lot of my peers in India on aspects I had learnt at camp.
During the camp in August 2023, I participated in various activities and discussions aimed at building empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution techniques. Through workshops, team-building exercises, and facilitated dialogues, I engaged with peers from diverse backgrounds, gaining new perspectives and forging meaningful connections.
Explore snapshots capturing my transformative journey at the Seeds of Peace camp.