GazEl4Peace

Moving forward together for freedom and trust

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Activities

  • Photographs of Hope from Gaza

    As part of our mission to amplify voices of peace, Inbal Tur Shalom recently connected via WhatsApp with a young woman from Gaza who, despite the immense challenges, believes in the possibility of a future where Gaza and Israel coexist. Her perspective is a testament to resilience and hope, a narrative often overshadowed by conflict.

    Our goal is to share these voices beyond Gaza, highlighting that even in times of hardship, there are individuals striving for peace. This initiative is in its early stages, and given the current circumstances, progress will take time. However, we remain committed to fostering dialogue and understanding, one conversation at a time.

  • Women for Women: Empowering Through Connection

    The Women for Women initiative supports and promotes projects by women, for women, from both Israeli and Palestinian communities, in alignment with the mission of GazEl 4 Peace.

    Our focus is on fostering healing, empowerment, and connection through meaningful initiatives. Current projects include Joint Trauma Healing sessions and workshops in arts, crafts, and culture, creating safe spaces for dialogue and collaboration.

    We welcome women and organizations interested in participating, facilitating, initiating, collaborating, or donating to help bring these projects to life.

  • Peace Narratives from Gaza and Israel

    December 15th 2024, Amsterdam

    • See HERE some of the photo’s and short films which were taken during the meeting

      A panel conversation will be held featuring a diverse group of Palestinians and Israelis. These participants, some of whom are based in Europe, will share their experiences navigating the complexities of being victims of Islamic militias and the ongoing war between Gaza and Israel.

      The panelists will openly acknowledge the suffering, pain, and bloodshed endured by both sides of the conflict. Through their stories, they aim to highlight the power of bottom-up cooperation and dialogue as tools to inspire hope and a path toward reconciliation.

      Confirmed round table participants (subject to change):

      The round table participants  (subject to change):
      Talshalom (Israel), Wasim (The Netherlands – Gaza), Hamza (Germany – Gaza), Rami (Egypt – Gaza), Hanna (The Netherlands-Israel).

    • A New Middle East

      A New Middle East

      Lecture

      16 December 2024 | 19:00 to 20:30 | Amsterdam

      Thomas von der Osten-Sacken

      Listen to the recording of the lecture using the player below.

      The situation in the Middle East is changing fast. Who could have expected that the regime of the Asad dictatorship will crumble so fast? But this is only one aspect of the situation in a very volatile region. Regional powers have their say as well as European countries, Russia, and the United States. Understanding who is fighting whom with whom is not easy. And while geopolitics play an important role, one should not forget that these conflicts are also about freedom, self-determination, and a better future for millions of people. What is the agenda of the rebels who have taken over the Syrian regime? And what can we expect to happen elsewhere  in the region? What should Israel do?

      Thomas von der Osten-Sacken, Director of the German-Iraqi NGO Wadi, has been working in the Middle East since the early nineties. Wadi is supporting a variety of projects to empower women and strengthen civil society movements. He will talk about his experiences, how the Middle East is changing and what could be a perspective for a better future for all in this region.

    • Founders’ Meeting

      Founders’ Meeting

      14 December 2024 | Amsterdam

      The first meeting of our initiative took place on 14th December 2024 in Amsterdam, where the voices of peace and liberty from Gaza, Israel, and Europe gathered to shape the initiative and build teams to plan and implement together. 

      The day was devoted to getting better acquainted, building trust, and shaping the goals and projects.

      Read our declaration and our manifest produced together after this meeting.