Building Freedom and Trust Together

Events

  • Exhibition Impressions

    Exhibition Impressions

    On June 8th 2025 we gathered at the Public Library in Amsterdam West (De Hallen) for the opening event of the exhibition Shaping a Hopeful Future. Children’s drawings touch a universal feeling of solidarity and compassion. From that shared sense of humanity, space opens up for dialogue — about pain, hope, loss, and connection. This is precisely what makes this project so powerful. By seeing the world through the eyes of children, differences fade away and bridges are built.

    The exhibition will be shown in different locations in the Netherlands and Europe. Here is the current list of dates and locations. Please e-mail us to suggest more locations for this exhibition.

    Read the inspiring words of the initiators Vered Raz (GazEl), Marwa from Gaza and from The school of the Hagar-association in Beer-Sheba. These were read during the opening event.


    All photo’s taken during this event were taken by photographer Inbal Tur-Shalom.

    opening event children's hope
    Photo: Inbal Tur-Shalom
    Photo: Inbal Tur-Shalom
    Photo: Inbal Tur-Shalom
    Impression of the exhibition by co-organiser Tamar Kurzer

  • 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).